How To Make A Paper Straw Flower Craft

While shopping at the store the other day, my son grabbed a package of paper straws off of the shelf. After looking that the bright and colorful straws, I knew at we had to create some fun crafts for kids using our new craft supply. After a month of rain, we are ready for these April showers to bring some May flowers So, we made a Paper Straw Flower Craft to add a little sunshine to our dark and dreary house.

How To Make A Paper Straw Flower Craft:

Supplies:

Paper Straws – 3
Scissors
Glue
Button
Popsicle Stick
Green Paint
Paint Brush
Green Pipe Cleaner

Directions:

Cut the paper straws in half.
Cut a notch out in the middle of each one.
Stack the straws like Lincoln Logs so the notches are all lined up in the center.
Glue the straws together.
Glue the button on top of the center of the paper straws.
Paint the popsicle stick with the green paint.
After the paint dries, glue the popsicle stick on the back of the paper straws.
Cut a green pipe cleaner in fourths.
Fold two of the pieces of pipe cleaner in an oval shape for the stem’s leaves.
Glue the two leaves on the back of the popsicle stick.

Put the flower into a small Terra Cotta flower pot or attach a magnet on the back of it and hang it onto your fridge. Brighten up your dreary Spring with this bright and colorful Paper Straw Flower Craft.