Accordion-Fold Flowers

crayola supplies

Markers
No-Run School Glue
Pointed Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

chenille sticks
Hallmark ribbon

Why

Surprise someone you love with a bold bouquet of flowers! These are so colorful your green thumb will want to make more!

Steps

1. There are lots of ways to make paper flowers. Here’s an easy method. Using Crayola® Washable Markers and/or Gel Markers, color both sides of four sheets of white paper (to make four flowers). You can scribble, draw dots, lines, or zigzags of color. Use your imagination!
2. Lay the paper width wise. Starting at the top, fold four times like an accordion. Cut the folded paper in half (across the folds) with Crayola Scissors. On each piece cut a V on one end about halfway up the paper. Open the folded papers. Lay them flat with the V side on top.
3. Dot Crayola School Glue on the straight edge of paper, one piece at a time. Gather and pinch the glued edge on the chenille stick. Press with your fingers to make it stick. Use two pieces for each flower. Air-dry your flowers.
4. Gather your bouquet and tie with a bright ribbon. Give it to someone you love with a note of appreciation or thanks!

When & Where

"We decorated tables for our Father-Daughter Girl Scout Dinner with these flowers. We saved money and the dads each took a bouquet home."
- Ashley B., scout leader.

"My daughter made pink and purple flowers for her grandmother’s birthday. She was thrilled!"
- Shaunna J., mom of a 7-year-old.

Interesting Info

Throughout history, flowers and bouquets have always been used to express feelings. In Victorian times, bouquets of different types of flowers expressed different things. For instance, roses meant “I love you,” daisies meant “Let’s share our feelings,” daffodils expressed joy, and chrysanthemums meant you were a good friend.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.