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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 do with kids! A collection of carnation craft ideas (41–50)

Mother’s Day Photo Frame

This photo frame is adorned with carnations, the must-have flowers for Mother’s Day.

The carnations are simple—just crumpled tissue paper—so focus on achieving softness and a three-dimensional look.

Then decorate the center of a paper plate with finely cut design paper, and arrange the carnations while considering color balance to finish.

It’s also recommended to add leaf decorations that highlight the carnations and to cut the photo to fit the person so that the base decorations remain visible.

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Bouquet made with bag stamps

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Let’s have fun with pom-pom stamping! Here are some bouquet ideas you can make with bag stamps.

A bag stamp is a simple stamp that uses the knot of an air-filled bag to dab paint onto paper with a light bouncing motion.

It’s safe and recommended even for infant classes, since the fluffy bag makes stamping gentle! This time, let’s make carnations using red and pink paint.

Try drawing the stems and leaves with crayons to create a warm, cozy feel.

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[2-year-old class] Crinkle-Crinkle Bouquet

[2-year-old class] Mother's Day and Father's Day crafts

[2-year-old class] Crinkle-Crinkle Bouquet

How about making a bouquet using tissue paper, which is thinner and softer than origami paper? Create a base with a circle of thick paper and a slightly smaller patterned paper in a matching color.

Put double-sided tape on it, then stick on crumpled tissue paper pieces.

Attach a green chenille stem for the stalk, fold both sides of the base inward, and you’ve got a lovely bouquet! One of the charms of tissue paper is that it unintentionally forms flowers in all sorts of shapes.

For Mother’s Day, give a one-of-a-kind bouquet.

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[Side Dish Cup] Mother’s Day Carnation

Let's try making handmade carnations for Mother's Day!

[Side Dish Cup] Mother's Day Carnation

Let’s make carnations for Mother’s Day using bento cup liners! First, cut the wire to a suitable length and curl one end into a loop.

Thread several cup liners onto the wire from the opposite end, then shape them so they look like petals.

Wrap the uncurled end of the wire around the bottom of the cup liners to secure them, then twist the rest of the wire to form the stem.

Your carnation is complete—tie a ribbon or add other cute touches to finish it off.

Try giving it not only to your mom, but also to anyone you want to show your appreciation to.

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Flower message card

"Mother’s Day Present Origami" – Easy Carnation Flower Message Card Origami (Kids can make it themselves!) · Origami Message Card Flower

Flower message card

With a feeling of “thank you as always,” let’s try making a floral message card! Fold origami as if you were making a crane, and cut it partway through.

From there, create pleated petals and open up folded sections to form the inside of the flower.

Use green origami to make the stem, write your message on the white part of the flower, and you’re done! If you use scissors that cut a zigzag edge, it might make the flower look even more realistic.

It’s also fun to choose which patterns of origami paper to use!

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Flower Magnet

[Kindergarten/Daycare] May Flower Magnet Gift Craft

Flower Magnet

Stick them on your fridge or whiteboard as decoration! Here are some ideas for flower magnets.

They’re also great as Mother’s Day gifts! You’ll need white drawing paper cut into circles, tissue paper for flowers, two large and two small felt circles, two plastic bottle caps, two magnets, craft glue, vinyl tape, scissors, and glue sticks.

If you draw a portrait of your mom and give it together with the flower magnet, it’s sure to convey your appreciation.

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Carnation Toy Poodle

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Carnation Toy Poodle

When it comes to Mother’s Day, carnations are the first thing that comes to mind, right? So how about making a “Carnation Toy Poodle” with a carnation motif? In this craft, you roll a circular piece of paper cut with a zigzag edge to create a carnation and attach it to the ear part of a toy poodle made from a toilet paper roll.

Cutting the paper into zigzags takes some technique, so using pinking shears will make it smoother.

Depending on the age of the children, it may be best to prepare pre-cut paper in advance.

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