Making a paper sunflower is a fun and easy craft project that can brighten up any space. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to create your own paper sunflower:

Materials Needed:

Yellow construction paper or any colored paper for the petals

Brown or dark-colored paper for the center of the sunflower

Green construction paper for the leaves and stem

Scissors

Glue stick or craft glue

Pencil

Optional: Markers or crayons for additional details

Instructions:

Cut Out Petals:

Start by drawing and cutting out petal shapes from the yellow paper. You’ll need multiple petals for a full sunflower. An easy petal shape is an elongated teardrop or oval with a pointed end.

For a more realistic look, you can slightly curve the edges of the petals.

Create the Flower Center:

Cut out a circle from the brown or dark-colored paper. This will be the center of your sunflower. The size of the circle depends on how big you want your sunflower center to be.

Assemble the Flower:

Start by gluing the petals around the edge of the brown circle. Overlap the petals slightly as you go around to create a full, layered look. Make sure to leave no gaps between the petals.

Add Details (Optional):

You can use markers or crayons to add details to the center of the sunflower, such as texture or patterns to make it more realistic.

Make the Stem and Leaves:

Cut out a long, thin strip of green paper for the stem. Attach it to the bottom of the sunflower using glue.

Cut out leaf shapes from the green paper. You can make them as simple ovals or add some veins by drawing lines with a marker. Glue the leaves to the stem, positioning them as desired.

Final Touches:

Ensure all parts are securely glued and let the glue dry completely. You can also add extra embellishments like glitter or stickers if you like.

Your paper sunflower is now ready to display! You can create a bouquet of sunflowers by making multiple flowers or use them as decorations for cards, posters, or any other craft projects.