Toilet Paper Roll Sunflower Craft

There’s something magical about turning everyday recycling into a beautiful piece of art, and this toilet paper roll sunflower craft does exactly that! With just a few toilet paper rolls, some paint, and construction paper, kids can create a cheerful, vibrant sunflower that’s perfect for display. If you’re looking for fall crafts for kids, sunflower crafts, or recycled crafts, this is a great craft to make!

And if you’re looking for more fun fall activities, try this fall fine motor button activity or this fall garden sensory bin.

Fall Books For Kids

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Fall– Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he explores everything the fall season has to offer! Young readers will learn all about sensory experiences such as watching the leaves turn colors, hearing the whoosh of the cool wind, smelling freshly baked pies out of the oven, and so much more! 

What is Fall? – This fall-themed board book with shaped pages and rhyming text is the perfect introduction to the season!

Leaves– A  simple, charming story of a young bear’s first autumn and hibernation.

How To Make This Toilet Paper Roll Sunflower Craft

1. Create the sunflower stamp.
Cut 8 to 10 evenly spaced slits about 1½ inches deep around one end of the toilet paper roll. Fold each strip outward to form sunflower petals.

2. Paint the petals.
Pour yellow paint onto a paper plate or tray. Dip the cut end of the toilet paper roll into the paint, making sure each petal is coated.

3. Stamp the flowers.
Press the painted roll firmly onto the paper. Lift it straight up to reveal a sunflower shape. Repeat to create several flowers across the page, reapplying paint as needed.

4. Add the flower centers.
Dip a cotton swab into brown paint. Dot the middle of each stamped flower with many small dots until the center is filled in, giving it the textured look of sunflower seeds.

5. Let dry.
Allow the artwork to dry completely before displaying your sunflower garden.

Fun Variations For This Sunflower Craft

• Brown pom-poms glued in the center instead of painted
• Real sunflower seeds glued in the center for texture and sensory appeal
• Brown puffy paint or textured paint for a raised, dimensional center
• Bubble wrap stamped with brown paint for a seed-textured look
• Add a green pipe cleaner or construction paper stem and leaves
• Glue the finished sunflower onto a paper plate “pot” for a mini flowerpot craft
• Create a whole sunflower field by making several and gluing them onto a large mural paper
• Turn it into a card by gluing the sunflower onto folded cardstock

Fall Crafts For Kids

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!

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