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November 4, 2015

DIY Paper Poppy

Paper Poppy Flower Tutorial

The kids are creating lots of simple poppy crafts perfect for Remembrance Day.  Our giant paper poppies make me smile, and torn poppies are always a hit.  However, these simple paper poppies are so quick and easy to make.  They make great colorful decorations for any celebration!

Easy Paper Poppy Flower Tutorial ~ Remembrance Day Craft

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Materials needed to make a Paper Poppy:

  • Red Paper
  • Black Paper
  • Green Pipe Cleaners or Chenille Stems
  • Scissors

Easy Paper Poppy Flower Tutorial ~ Remembrance Day Craft

We put together a little video so you can see how quick and easy they are too make.

Easy Paper Poppy Flower Tutorial ~ Remembrance Day Craft

DIY Poppy Directions:

  • Fold the red paper into half and tear along the fold.
  • Fold the 1/2 sheet of red paper into quarters.  Then fold on the diagonal, so that each folded edge meets and cut the top edge into a half circle. (see video)
  • Open to reveal a poppy.
  • Fold the black paper into quarters and tear along the folds.
  • Fold the 1/4 sheet of black paper into quarters.  Then fold on the diagonal, so that each folded edge meets and cut the top edge into a half circle. (see video)
  • Open to reveal a small poppy.
  • Place the black poppy into the center of the red poppy.  Push the pipe cleaner through the centre of the flowers.  Twist to keep it in place.
  • Repeat to make a whole bouquet of poppies.

Easy Paper Poppy Flower Tutorial ~ Remembrance Day Craft

We also turned a few of our poppies into quick and simple garland.

Easy Paper Poppy Flower Tutorial ~ Remembrance Day Craft

For more simple flower crafts, check out our:

Painting with Flowers

Torn Poppies

Paper Flower Garland

Cherry Tree

Giant Paper Poppies

Spring Tree

Related posts:

  1. DIY Heart Potato Stamped flower
  2. Torn Poppy Craft
  3. DIY Halloween Wrapping Paper
  4. DIY Paper Climber
Posted in Holidays and tagged Flowers, July 4th, Party, Patriotic, Poppy.

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