19+ Sunflower Crafts For Kids With Easy, Sunny Ideas
Warm golden petals, happy little faces, and easy paper-and-craft textures make sunflower crafts for kids feel bright, friendly, and full of charm.
A handful of simple supplies can turn that sunny theme into keepsakes, classroom decor, and weekend projects that are easy to save and even easier to make.
Paper Plate Sunflower Bloom
A bright paper plate sunflower brings cheerful color and a sweet handmade touch to any kid-friendly craft time. The layered yellow petals and textured center make it look sunny, bold, and easy to display.
What you need
- 1 paper plate
- Yellow construction paper
- Brown beans or small pebbles
- Green paper for stem and leaves
- Glue
- Scissors
- Crayons or markers
How to make it
- Cut out a paper plate circle if needed and trim yellow paper into simple petal shapes
- Glue the petals around the edge of the plate in an overlapping circle
- Fill the center with glue and press on beans or pebbles for a textured sunflower middle
- Cut and glue on a green stem and leaf shapes, then add any small drawn details
Egg Carton Sunflower Garden
A cheerful little sunflower garden turns a simple egg carton into a bright tabletop display. The crinkled blooms, leafy stems, and earthy base give it a cozy handmade look kids will love.
What you need
- 1 egg carton section
- Yellow paper or tissue paper
- Brown paint or crayon
- Green pipe cleaners
- Green paper leaves
- Glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut out several egg carton cups and paint or color the centers brown
- Shape yellow paper or tissue paper into ruffled sunflower petals and glue them around each center
- Attach a green pipe cleaner to the back of each flower for the stem
- Add paper leaves and arrange the flowers in the carton base
Leafy Sunflower Photo Frame
Bright paper petals and leafy corners turn a simple photo frame into a cheerful sunflower keepsake kids will love showing off.
What you need
- Green craft sticks
- Yellow paper petals
- Round photo printout
- Cardboard base
- Glue
- Green paper leaves
How to make it
- Glue the craft sticks into a square frame on the cardboard base
- Attach the round photo in the center
- Layer the yellow petals all around the photo edge
- Add the green paper leaves to finish the sunny frame
Tissue Paper Sunflower Collage
A bright tissue paper sunflower collage brings a cheerful, textured look to any kid-friendly craft table.
What you need
- 1 White cardstock or poster board
- 2 Yellow tissue paper
- 3 Brown tissue paper
- 4 Green tissue paper
- 5 Glue stick or craft glue
- 6 Scissors
How to make it
- Cut Or Tear The Yellow Tissue Paper Into Petal Shapes And The Brown Tissue Paper Into Small Crinkled Pieces
- Arrange The Yellow Petals In A Circle On The Cardstock And Glue Them Down
- Fill The Center With The Brown Tissue Paper Pieces For A Full Sunflower Look
- Add A Green Stem And Two Leaves With Torn Or Cut Tissue Paper Pieces
Felt Sunflower Bookmark
A cheerful felt sunflower bookmark brings a soft handmade touch to story time and makes a sweet little gift for young readers.
What you need
- Yellow felt
- Brown felt
- Green ribbon
- Black embroidery floss
- Fabric glue or needle and thread
- Small beads or safety eyes
How to make it
- Cut petal shapes from yellow felt and a round center from brown felt
- Layer the petals around the center and secure them with glue or stitching
- Add a tiny face with floss or beads for a playful look
- Attach a green ribbon stem to the back and let it dry
Pipe Cleaner Sunflower Pot
A cheerful pipe cleaner sunflower rises from a tiny decorated pot and makes a bright little desk display.
What you need
- Yellow pipe cleaners
- Brown pipe cleaners
- Green pipe cleaners
- Small craft pot
- Green paper shred or crinkle fill
- Glue
- Scissors
- Googly eyes or tiny decorations
How to make it
- Shape the yellow pipe cleaners into petal loops and twist them together for the flower head
- Roll brown pipe cleaners into a round center and secure them in the middle
- Twist green pipe cleaners into a stem and a few leaves
- Fill the pot with green paper shred, add the stem, and glue the sunflower in place
Watercolor Cupcake Sunflower
A bright watercolor cupcake liner turns into a cheerful sunflower with soft, sunny petals and a bold center. The painted leaves and stem give it a simple garden-fresh look.
What you need
- White paper cupcake liner
- Yellow watercolor paint
- Brown paint or marker
- Green paper or paint for leaves and stem
- Glue stick
How to make it
- Flatten the cupcake liner and brush it with yellow watercolor paint
- Add orange and gold touches near the center for a warm sunflower look
- Paint or cut out a brown center and glue it in place
- Add a green stem and two leaf shapes to finish the flower
Yarn-Wrapped Sunflower Craft
A yarn-wrapped sunflower brings a cozy handmade look with bright petals, a textured center, and a cheerful green stem that kids will love making and displaying.
What you need
- 1 craft stick
- Yellow yarn
- Brown yarn
- Green yarn
- Glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Wrap yellow yarn around petal shapes and glue the ends in place
- Make the round center with brown yarn in a woven pattern
- Cover the craft stick with green yarn for the stem
- Add two green yarn leaves and glue all the pieces together
Sunflower Crown Delight
A bright sunflower crown adds an instant happy touch to dress-up time, party play, or a cheerful spring craft afternoon.
What you need
- Green cardstock or craft foam
- Yellow cardstock or craft foam
- Brown cardstock or craft foam
- Scissors
- Glue or double-sided tape
How to make it
- Cut a wide green strip to fit around the head
- Cut several sunflower petals, leaf shapes, and round brown centers
- Layer the petals around each center and add leaves behind them
- Attach the flowers all around the strip and secure the ends together
Sunny Sponge Sunflower Painting
Bright sponge prints and cheerful colors make this sunflower scene feel lively, simple, and full of summer joy.
What you need
- Canvas Or Thick White Paper
- Yellow, Green, Blue, And Brown Paint
- Small Sponge Pieces
- Paintbrush
- Water Cup And Palette
How to make it
- Paint a blue sky across the top and add soft white cloud shapes
- Dab green paint at the bottom for grassy stems and leaves
- Stamp yellow petals with sponge pieces around each dark center
- Finish by adding texture to the flowers and blending in extra garden details
Cupcake Liner Sunflower
What you need: 1. Yellow cupcake liners 2. Brown cupcake liner 3. Green paper 4. Glue 5. Scissors 6. Small brown pom-poms or beads
What you need
- Yellow cupcake liners
- Brown cupcake liner
- Green paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Small brown pom-poms or beads
How to make it
- Flatten and layer several yellow cupcake liners into a flower shape
- Glue a brown liner in the center for the sunflower core
- Add pom-poms or beads inside the center for a seed look
- Cut out a stem and two leaves from green paper and glue them underneath
Clay Sunflower Magnets
Bright clay sunflower magnets add a cheerful little pop of color to any fridge or locker, with petal layers, textured centers, and sweet green leaves.
What you need
- Air-dry clay in yellow, orange, green, and brown
- Small magnet backs
- Clay modeling tools
- A smooth work surface
How to make it
- Roll Brown Clay Into Small Circles For The Flower Centers
- Shape Yellow Or Orange Clay Into Tiny Petals And Press Them Around Each Center
- Add Green Leaves And Gentle Vein Details With A Tool
- Let The Flowers Dry Fully, Then Attach The Magnet Backs
Cheerful Paper Bag Sunflower
A smiling paper bag sunflower makes a bright little character with layered petals, rosy cheeks, and leafy stems that feel perfect for a classroom display or a happy afternoon craft.
What you need
- A Brown Paper Bag
- Yellow Construction Paper
- Green Construction Paper
- Brown Circle Cutout
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Black Marker
- Pink Paper Circles
- Gold Brad Fasteners
How to make it
- Cut several yellow petal shapes and glue them in a ring around the brown circle
- Add the face with marker eyes, a smile, and pink cheeks
- Cut a green stem and two leaves, then decorate the leaves with simple marker veins
- Glue the stem and leaves onto the front of the paper bag and secure the leaves with brad fasteners if desired
Leafy Seed Sunflower Art
A natural sunflower made from petals, seeds, twigs, and leaves brings a sweet rustic look to any kid-friendly craft time.
What you need
- White cardstock or poster board
- Dried sunflower petals or yellow paper petals
- Black sunflower seeds
- Small twigs
- Assorted pressed leaves
- Glue
How to make it
- Glue the twigs onto the cardstock to form a tall stem and a few side branches
- Arrange and attach the yellow petals in a circle at the top
- Press black sunflower seeds into the center to create the seed head
- Add green leaves on the stem and brown leaves along the bottom for a garden-like finish
Pop-Up Sunflower Card
A bright pop-up sunflower card turns simple paper into a cheerful little keepsake with lots of sunny charm. The layered petals and stem make it feel extra special for a handmade gift or a happy spring project.
What you need
- 1 Folded Cream Cardstock
- 2 Yellow Paper Squares
- 3 Brown Paper Circle
- 4 Green Paper Strips
- 5 Glue Stick
- 6 Scissors
How to make it
- Cut And Fold The Cardstock To Make A Card Base
- Fan-Fold Or Layer The Yellow Paper Into Petal Shapes
- Glue The Petals And Brown Center Together
- Add A Green Stem And Two Leaves Inside The Card
Laced Cardboard Sunflower
A laced cardboard sunflower gives kids a bright mix of color, texture, and hands-on stitching fun. The finished flower feels playful and sturdy, with sunny petals and a cheerful yarn center.
What you need
- Brown cardboard circle
- Yellow punched paper petals
- Green paper stem and leaves
- Colored yarn
- Hole punch
- Glue
How to make it
- Cut a cardboard circle for the center and punch holes around the edge
- Cut yellow petals and punch a hole near each tip
- Glue the petals around the center and add the green stem and leaves
- Weave colorful yarn through the holes to finish the flower
Button-Embossed Sunflower Art
A button-filled sunflower makes a sweet, handmade display with lots of texture and cheerful color. The layered petals and leafy stem give it a cozy, crafty look that feels perfect for kids.
What you need
- Plain Canvas Board
- Yellow Buttons
- Brown Buttons
- Green Buttons
- Craft Glue
How to make it
- Lightly Sketch A Sunflower Shape On The Canvas Board
- Glue Brown Buttons In The Center To Form The Flower Middle
- Add Yellow Buttons Around The Center For The Petals
- Finish By Gluing Green Buttons Into Leaves And A Stem
Paper Tube Sunflower Friend
A cheerful paper tube sunflower friend makes a sweet little character craft with a bright bloom, leafy body, and playful legs. It feels colorful, friendly, and perfect for a sunny afternoon project.
What you need
- 1 cardboard tube
- Yellow and orange paper
- Green paper
- Brown paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Googly eyes
- Pink paper circles
- Black marker
How to make it
- Wrap the cardboard tube with green paper and glue it in place
- Cut layered sunflower petals from yellow and orange paper
- Attach the petals around a brown paper circle and add the eyes, cheeks, and smile
- Glue the flower top to the tube, then add leaf shapes and folded paper legs with round feet
Pom-Pom Sunflower Wreath
A fluffy pom-pom wreath brings bright sunflower charm to a door, wall, or playroom corner. The mix of soft texture, leafy accents, and a cheerful sunflower center makes it feel cozy and homemade.
What you need
- Yellow, white, and orange pom-poms
- Felt pieces in green and yellow
- Twine or thin rope
- Brown textured center piece
- Hot glue or craft glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Form a wreath base with twine or a simple round support
- Glue the pom-poms all around the circle in a full, layered ring
- Cut felt leaves and a few petals, then attach them near the front
- Finish by gluing the brown sunflower center in place and adding a twine hanger