DIY Paper Umbrella

When it rains, it fleurs! April showers bring May flowers in this blooming paper umbrella, a fun spring craft for kids.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Construction Paper
Glue
Pencil(s)

Steps

Step 1

Sketch 4 rectangles on cardstock approximately 5.5”H x 2”W. Sketch umbrella handle and umbrella tip on different color cardstock. Cut out.
Step 2

Wrap rectangle into cone shape. Glue to secure. Trim off excess cardstock to create flat cone bottom.
Step 3

Repeat step 3 for all rectangles.
Step 4

Cut cardstock sheet in half widthwise.
Step 5

Glue handle to cardstock sheet. Glue cone shapes on top of handle to create umbrella shape. Glue umbrella tip to cones.
Step 6

Sketch and cut out cardstock flowers.
Step 7

Glue flowers to cardstock sheet, cascading out of umbrella. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 8

Display your blooming umbrella to celebrate spring!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

To add more dimension and create 3D flowers, cut a small slit between flower petals, fold inward, and glue middle of flower to secure.

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