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How to make paper flowers using cupcake liners

Looking for ways to boost your little one’s creativity quotient?
 
Look no further, here’s a simple paper craft activity you can try out:
 
What you’ll need:
  • 8 cupcake liners
  • Glue
  • Buttons
  • Colourful sticks/straws

How to make paper flowers using cupcake liners

Step 1: Zig-Zag Fold
Fold each cupcake liner in a zig-zag format
 
paper flowers Zig Zag Fold
Step 2: Glue 2 Liners Together
Take 2 liners and stick them together using glue. Repeat this step until all of the liners are glued into pairs.
 
Glue 2 Liners Together paper flowers
 
Step 3: Glue Liner Pairs Together
This is the most crucial step; carefully stick all the liners together to create a nice full circle.
 
Glue Liner Pairs Together
Step 4: Dazzle it up
Add buttons or sequins, at the center of the flower. Flip the flower and on the other side stick a colourful stick/straw.
 
Dazzle it up paper flowers
 
Lastly, let your little ones bring forth their own creativity in the craft. This will help them achieve multiple levels of skill, stimulate their minds and find new ways of expressing themselves.