Paper Plate Flower Craft

With winter winds blowing my thoughts long for April showers and May flowers. It never hurts to bring a bit of spring flowers into the house to ward off those Winter Blues! Here is an easy paper plate craft project that lets children create their own winter flower bouquet that beacons spring to hurry up and get here.

Paint plates the colors you want your flowers.
Cut out a small or large circle for the middle of your flower and paint it the color of your choice.
After your paint dries then fold the plate in the center and then fold it two more times.
Cut out on the edge of the paper plate to make petals (see picture).

I cut out two different sizes. The inner petals are narrow and the outside petals have a wider cut.
Paper punch one hole on each end of the petals and in the center of the flower. I face all my petals in the same direction and punch the holes. I thought it looked better for them to all face the same direction.
Take the brad and insert it in the center of the flower.
Add each petal until all are on the brad then unfold the brad prongs in back.
Spread the petals like a fan so the petals are evenly distributed in a circle. Punch a hole in the top of one of the petals and tie a piece of yarn or string to it for hanging.
Your child can now hang their flowers throughout the house to bring the memory of spring flowers to your winter home. We have one hanging on our refrigerator to remind us that spring is just around the corner.