Pipe cleaner flowers
A cheerful, low-mess craft perfect for springtime, Mother’s Day, birthdays, or just a creative afternoon. Kids can twist colorful pipe cleaners into beautiful flowers with ease—no glue or fuss required!
Equipment
- Child-safe scissors Optional – for trimming pipe cleaners
Materials
- 2 Colorful pipe cleaners For petals – any color combination
- 1 Green pipe cleaner For the stem
- 1 Sparkly yellow pipe cleaner For the flower center (adds shimmer)
Instructions
- Attach Two Pipe Cleaners TogetherPick two pipe cleaners for the petals and tie them together in the middle with a small knot to create one long piece.
- Make Your First LoopBend one end into a loop and twist to secure. This will form your first petal.
- Keep Making LoopsContinue bending and twisting the rest of the pipe cleaner into petal-shaped loops until you’ve made 4–6 petals.
- Add the Green StemWrap a green pipe cleaner tightly around the base of the flower. Leave the end sticking out to form a stem. You can bend it to create a leaf shape too!
- Add a Shiny Flower CenterUse a sparkly yellow pipe cleaner to wrap around the center of the flower, giving it a bright, bold look.
- Repeat with Different Colors (Optional)Create more flowers using different color combinations for a full DIY bouquet.
Notes
- Great for ages 4+ with supervision.
- Perfect for spring decor, handmade gifts, or classroom crafts.
- Want to add flair? Let kids decorate with beads or pom-poms.
- Display finished flowers in a small vase or tie with ribbon for gifting.