Newspaper Flowers Recycled Craft for Kids

If you are in the habit of collecting old newspapers to use for your kids’ craft projects, you will love this recycled newspaper flower crafts for kids.

Another great recycled craft idea: Flowers from egg cartons

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We really love recycled crafts. I am a huge hoarder of scrap materials that we use in our crafting sessions because I know there is always a great use for them.

I’m so excited to share these recycled newspaper flowers (made by Jacquelyn) because they use two amazing materials that open up a world of possibilities for crafting: newspaper and bubble wrap. If you can resist the temptation to break up the bubble wrap, you can use it as an art supply – a wonderfully textured brush that will delight kids and adults alike. If you haven’t tried bubble wrap painting, I highly recommend it.

How to Make Flowers from Recycled Newspaper

What you need:

newspaper
bubble wrap
paint
brush
drag
glue
cardboard or canvas
optional: cupcake liners, pom poms

Step by step instructions

Get your newspaper and bubble wrap ready. Paint the bubble wrap a bright floral color and press (stamp) it onto the newspaper. Isn’t this the most amazing texture?

Allow the paint to dry before moving on to the next step.

Cut out a circle. You can use many shapes available in the house – cups, tape…

Like the first step, you also paint the bubble wrap green and stamp it onto the newspaper.

Cut out leaf shapes and a few stems.

Fold the bubble wrap circles in half and then in half again. These little triangles will give your leopard print a little extra volume.

Time to make the flower base. Glue the 4 folded circles to the circular base or glue the corners of each folded circle together to form a circle (one on top of another or one inside another).

If you decide to add cupcake liners (they make a nice addition to the flowers). Flatten them, fold them in half, then fold them in half again. Cut the wide ends with scissors.

Unfold the cupcake liners and you will see a beautiful flower shape. Glue it to the bottom or top of the newspaper flower.

Glue flowers, leaves and stems onto fabric.

You can decorate them even more, with a smaller cupcake liner in the middle. Let your imagination lead the way.

Want to add more decoration? Why not use pom poms and glue them in the middle of the flower?

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Matthew Oldham

Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.