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[Mother’s Day] Carnation craft ideas to make with children

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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

One of the events in May is Mother’s Day! Recently, there have been more events that express gratitude not only to mothers but to caregivers as well.

I’m sure children look forward to making carnations, but finding ideas can be tough.

So here, we’ll introduce ways to make carnations suited to different materials and age groups.

From simple projects to ones that require a bit of creativity, there are lots of fun options.

With gratitude in your heart, try making lovely carnations with the children.

[Mother’s Day] Carnation Craft Ideas to Try with Kids (1–10)

Felt carnation

A felt carnation as a charming touch for Mother’s Day gifts♪

Felt carnation

Also recommended as a little accent for gift wrapping! Here are some ideas for felt carnations.

Using felt creates a soft, warm vibe—so nice, right? This time, let’s make felt carnations using red and pink felt.

You’ll need one 7 cm square piece of felt, two 6 cm square pieces of felt, a sewing kit, scissors, and a red pen.

By adjusting the felt sizes, you can make larger or smaller versions, so why not give it a try?

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Handy accessory case

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Handy accessory case

The cute apron motif is the highlight! Here are some ideas for a handy small-item organizer.

Small-item organizers are convenient containers or storage items for sorting and storing little things, accessories, and odds and ends.

This time, in addition to being practical, let’s make a heartwarming organizer handcrafted by children.

You’ll need an empty box, toilet paper rolls, origami paper (chiyogami), construction paper, glue, scissors, colored pencils, double-sided tape, a craft knife, and more.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

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Origami carnations that look real

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Origami carnations that look real

I want to give them as a bouquet! Here are some ideas for origami carnations that look just like the real thing.

Fresh flowers are lovely, of course, but giving origami flowers is also highly recommended.

The great thing about origami flowers is that they don’t wilt over time, so you can display and enjoy them for a long period.

They also carry the warmth of being handmade with care by a child and can become a special gift filled with gratitude.

You’ll need origami paper, double-sided tape, scissors, and glue.

It’s also a wonderful touch to arrange them into a bouquet using construction paper or wrapping paper!

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[Mother's Day] Carnation craft ideas to try with children (11–20)

[Age 5] 3D Carnation Made with Origami

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[Age 5] 3D Carnation Made with Origami

Make a lifelike, three-dimensional carnation out of origami.

It’s a project that lets older and middle kindergarteners follow their own desire to “make it themselves.” When you place it in a vase made from a toilet paper roll, it will brighten up the room as decor.

Fold the origami paper in half, then in half again, open it up, and glue it together.

Apply double-sided tape along one edge, and make small cuts at the opposite tip.

Create the stem using a green paper straw or by wrapping green construction paper around a chopstick, then wrap the origami around the stem.

The double-sided tape will adhere to the stem, making it less likely to come off.

Shape it into a carnation, place it in the toilet paper roll vase, and it’s complete.

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[Tissue Paper] Carnations You Can Hang on the Wall

[Mother’s Day Craft] Easy Carnations with Tissue Paper ♪ DIY Mother’s Day craft using paper flowers ♪

[Tissue Paper] Carnations You Can Hang on the Wall

Here’s an idea for making carnations by crumpling tissue paper.

Start by attaching a lace paper doily to a circular piece of construction paper, then add stems and leaves made from green chenille stems (pipe cleaners) or construction paper.

Using lace paper gives the piece a festive look that conveys appreciation.

Next, glue on carnations made by crumpling pink or red tissue paper.

Because the carnations are made simply by crumpling paper by hand, this craft is great for younger children.

Try adding a ribbon or writing a message to create a lovely carnation craft.

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Bag Stamp Carnation

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Beautiful unique patterns! Here are some ideas for bag-stamped carnations.

A bag stamp is a technique where you inflate a plastic bag with air, tie the opening, and use it to stamp paint onto paper.

It’s great because you can easily try it with materials you already have at home or in the classroom.

It’s also fascinating how the tied bag’s texture creates petals that look just like carnations! For the leaves and stems, finishing them with crayons or colored pencils will add a nice touch.

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[Age 5] Carnation Portrait Card

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[Age 5] Carnation Portrait Card

Let’s make a portrait card decorated with cute tissue-paper carnations.

Glue a fan-shaped piece of lace paper onto the base, then attach carnations made by crumpling tissue paper.

Tissue-paper carnations are three-dimensional, so adding plenty will create a more festive-looking card.

If you drape the lace paper over the tissue paper, it will look like a beautiful bouquet.

Have the children draw a portrait of someone they want to thank to complete the card.

Of course, adding a message or embellishing with patterns will make it even more lovely.

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