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[Mother's Day] Projects to Make with Kids! A Collection of Carnation Craft Ideas

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Here are some ideas for making carnations to share your feelings on Mother’s Day.

We’ve gathered a wide variety, from projects using familiar materials like origami paper, kitchen paper, and felt, to unique creations such as balloons and pop-up cards.

There are options suited to each age group, from three- to five-year-olds, so everyone can enjoy making them.

Gifts handcrafted together with children become special treasures that won’t fade with time.

Use this as a reference and enjoy making heartfelt gifts! Note: In this article, items made by children are treated as “works,” so we use the term “seisaku” (制作) in the text.

[Mother’s Day] Projects to make with kids! Carnation craft ideas (11–20)

[Origami] Carnation

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[Origami] Carnation

When it comes to flowers for Flower Day, carnations come to mind, right? Here’s how to make a carnation out of origami.

Carnation petals are thin and delicate, and you can express this by cutting the origami with scissors.

Fold the paper, then cut the part that will become the petal tips into a curved shape and make small slits so they look jagged.

When you open the paper, it will create the fluttery look of carnation petals.

You can also use scissors that cut a zigzag edge.

Add stems and leaves to make a bouquet, or use them as decorations for other projects—there are plenty of ways to enjoy this depending on your ideas.

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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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[Paper Cup] Carnations You Can Give as a Gift

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[Paper Cup] Carnations You Can Give as a Gift

Let’s make a carnation out of a paper cup.

Starting from the rim toward the bottom, cut slits into the cup.

The width of each slit will determine the size of the petals, so adjust it as you like.

After making the slits, slightly stagger the strips inward, fold them, and secure with tape.

You can attach a message or photo to the outside bottom to express your appreciation.

You can also make the stem and leaves with a straw or origami for decoration, and adding a ribbon to give it a medal-like look is lovely too.

Since the steps are simple, it’s recommended as a craft for younger children.

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[Paper Plate] 3D Carnation

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[Paper Plate] 3D Carnation

Carnation petals are thin, fluttery, and delicately made, aren’t they? By cleverly using the scalloped edge of a paper plate, you can recreate the carnation’s distinctive look.

Color the bumpy rim of the paper plate with a pen in shades that evoke carnations.

It’s also a great idea to use paper plates that already have color or patterns.

Cut slits into the colored rim, then cut out the center to make a donut shape.

Apply double-sided tape to the middle of the colored section and wrap it around a chopstick to form the stem.

Once you finish wrapping, fluff open the flower, and you’re done.

Making several and arranging them into a bouquet is a lovely way to express your gratitude.

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How to make fluffy carnations

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How to make fluffy carnations

You can make lovely carnations with tissue paper and paper straws.

Cut the tissue paper into rectangles, stack several identical pieces, and accordion-fold them.

Staple the center, trim both ends into zigzags, then fluff up each layer to form the flower.

Use a straw for the stem: wrap it with masking tape to turn it green, and snip a slit on one end.

Open the slit and attach the flower to finish the carnation.

Make several and wrap them with lace paper to create a bouquet.

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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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[Mother’s Day] Projects to Make with Kids! Carnation Craft Ideas (21–30)

Carnations made with paper towels

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Carnations made with paper towels

Let’s use paper towels you have at home to create vibrant carnations.

In this idea, a two-ply paper towel is separated into single layers and then cut into quarters, but feel free to adjust the volume as you like.

Once you’ve prepared the paper towels, stack them and accordion-fold them, then tie the center with a rubber band to hold it in place.

Next, color the edges on both ends with a water-based marker, separate the layers one by one to shape the flower, and add vertical lines to the petals.

Finally, mist with water to let the ink bleed, and once it’s dry, attach a straw as the stem—and you’re done!

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