Paper Muffin Cup Flower – Toddler Craft Idea

Today’s craft go with the saying “They grow like weeds!” Kids, that is.

This morning I measured my son and he has grown nearly an inch since his birthday in February. I think he is playing catch up since he’s been a shortie since birth. I still can’t believe how fast he is growing! Can we slow it down a bit?

Anyways, back to the toddler friendly craft idea. We are going to turn your child’s face into a flower. Well… not literally, silly! We are going to use some basic items to make a cute craft. I call it the “Paper Muffin Cup Flower.” This craft can be created all year long or even be turned into a last minute Mother’s Day gift. Plus it’s super easy, even for the littlest to recreate!

So enough chit chat – let’s grab our supplies:

You will need some large paper muffin cups {or some call them cupcake liners!} colored construction paper, school glue, facial pictures of your child, kid friendly scissors and some watercolors or craft paint.

Optional is child size rolling pin for the flattening of the liners.

So now the steps – First pick a few muffin cups you want to use for the flower part. You can use as many as you like. We decided to use three plain & one decorated one for our flower.

Then if you like, flatten them with your hand or using a child size rolling pin, get your child involved in the flattening.

Next, ask your child to paint the muffin cups. We used watercolors for our project, which gave us a soft color to the cups. My suggestion is, if you are looking for deep colors, use actual craft paint.

Set them aside to let them dry completely.

Next grab your large paper punch or craft scissors & cut your child’s face out of the printed picture.

Next draw & cut out a flower stem out of green construction paper.

Now you are ready to assemble your flower. Layer & glue your muffin cups together. Add your child’s face cutout on top. Then glue your stem to the paper and add the muffin cup layer where the flower would be. You are complete!

Wouldn’t this be great to add the date in the corner, along with you child’s age & height to go with the saying “They grow like weeds?” I hope this idea inspired you!!!

We also have our Mixed Media Flower Bouquet – Kid Craft Idea, Super EASY Craft Stick Fairies and Paper Plate Turtle {Kid Craft} posts for you to check out today!!! #gluedtomycrafts