As fall approaches, sunflowers are popping up in fields all around us. Sunflowers are a very popular fall plant, and some places even plant whole fields of sunflowers for people to take photos in. This cardboard sunflower streamer craft embodies the essence of fall and looks incredible hanging in a window or outside. If you want a sunflower craft, fall craft for kids, or a recycled cardboard craft, this is the one to make!
And, if you’re looking for more sunflower crafts, make this adorable stamped toilet paper roll sunflower craft!
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Books About Sunflowers
Little Sunflower: This story follows the life cycle of a sunflower from when the seed is planted to when it’s pollinated by bees.
Baby Sunflower: This finger puppet book is an adorable and interactive way to learn about sunflowers!
What You’ll Need For This Cardboard Sunflower Streamer Craft
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How To Make A Cardboard Sunflower Streamer
1. Cut a half-sunflower shape out of cardboard, with the petals extending upward.
2. Paint the petals yellow, leaving the center of the sunflower unpainted.
3. Use a brown marker to draw small seed shapes throughout the center.
4. Outline the sunflower center with a black marker.
5. Cut yellow and orange streamers into long strips.
6. Turn the sunflower over and glue the streamers along the bottom edge of the cardboard, alternating the yellow and orange strips.
7. Allow the glue to dry, then hang your colorful sunflower streamer where the streamers can flutter and move.
Fall Crafts For Preschoolers
Fall Math Counting Activity– Fall is the perfect time to build number sense with preschoolers and this fall math activity is an easy and stress-free way to do that! Using playdough, construction paper, and corn kernels, kids will practice counting numbers to 10.
Spookley the Square Pumpkin Craft– Spookley the Square Pumpkin is a classic book about a pumpkin who is different than all the others. He’s the only pumpkin in the patch that isn’t round! It’s a story of kindness, friendship, and being your unique self! This Spookley the Square pumpkin craft is the perfect craft to make after reading the book!
Cardboard Sunflower Streamer
Make a colorful cardboard sunflower streamer craft with kids! This easy, budget-friendly project is perfect for building fine motor skills.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Fall
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Cardboard
- Yellow paint
- Brown marker
- Black marker
- Yellow streamers
- Orange streamers
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Cut a half-sunflower shape out of cardboard, with the petals extending upward.
- Paint the petals yellow, leaving the center of the sunflower unpainted.
- Use a brown marker to draw small seed shapes throughout the center.
- Outline the sunflower center with a black marker.
- Cut yellow and orange streamers into long strips.
- Turn the sunflower over and glue the streamers along the bottom edge of the cardboard, alternating the yellow and orange strips.
- Allow the glue to dry, then hang your colorful sunflower streamer where the streamers can flutter and move.
