This paper roll sunflower craft is the perfect way to celebrate the transition of Summer to Autumn with your Arty Crafty Kids.
Ideal of kids of all ages (especially preschoolers!), this activity uses everyday materials to create a beautiful sunflower that’s not only easy to make but also offers a unique way to explore colors and textures.
With the help of our handy printable sunflower template, this craft can be easily adapted to suit the age and skill level of your Arty Crafty Kids.
Whether they’re experimenting with color blending using the scrape painting technique or simply tracing and cutting out the shapes, this craft offers a creative experience that grows with your child’s abilities.
To complement your paper roll sunflower craft, why not explore other sunflower-themed activities that celebrate the beauty of this vibrant flower? For instance, the Tissue Paper Sunflower Craft is another wonderful project that emphasizes texture and color.
This craft involves layering tissue paper to create soft, delicate petals that mimic the look of real sunflowers. It’s a fantastic sensory activity for younger children and a perfect way to introduce them to the concept of layering and color blending.
How to Make a Paper Roll Sunflower Craft
Materials:
Paper Rolls
White Card Stock (for printing)
Colored Card Stock – Orange, Yellow, Brown and Green
Yellow, Orange, Red, and Green Paint
Scrap Card for Scraping
Pencil
Scissors
Glue Stick
Black Marker Pen
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Step-by-Step Paper Roll Sunflower Tutorial:
Step 1: Paint the paper roll.
Use acrylic paint to color the paper roll green and let it dry. Depending on the quality of the paint and the water-to-paint ratios, the paper may require several coats to achieve a solid green color.
Alternatively, wrap the paper roll in green paper.
Step 2: Paint the sunflower petals.
Since we love adding an artistic touch to our crafts, we’ve chosen to use the scrape painting technique to color our petals. This step is optional—if you’re crafting with younger children, they might find it easier to color the petals with crayons or trace them onto yellow and orange cardstock.
To try the scrape painting technique, start by simply apply a few spots of yellow, orange, and red paint onto one of the petals.
Next, use a scraping tool such as a piece of card stock, a popsicle stick, or an old bank card to spread the paint across the petals.
The few spots of paint added at the beginning should cover at least half of the petals if not all.
Keep spreading the paint until all the petals are fully colored, adding more paint as needed. The scrape painting method not only creates a beautiful blend of colors but also captures the natural variations found in real sunflower petals.
Step 3: Cut out the sunflower pieces from the template.
Trace the circular piece onto light brown cardstock, the petals onto green cardstock, and carefully cut out the petals, eyes, and small cheeks.
Step 5: Affix the sunflower petals to the brown center piece.
Apply a layer of glue around the circular edge, then start attaching the petals.
You can overlap the petals slightly or place them side by side — either arrangement works well, as the sunflower is designed to accommodate up to 12 petals.
Step 6: Add a cute face to the sunflower’s middle (disk flower).
Attach the eyes and colored cheeks to the sunflower’s brown center, then use a black marker to draw a cute smile.
Step 7: Glue the sunflower onto the paper roll.
Apply a thick layer of glue to the back of the sunflower head and affix it to the top of the paper roll.
Step 8: Draw simple veins onto the leaves.
Use a black marker pen to draw some lines (veins) onto each leaf.
Step 9: Affix the leaves onto the sunflower stem.
This final step completes the paper roll sunflower craft!
Children can create a vibrant sunflower garden with paper roll sunflowers of varying heights and colors, turning any space into a cheerful field of sunshine – a perfect addition to the home or the classroom.
Download the Sunflower Craft Template
Create vibrant sunflowers with our easy printable template!
