Show your instructor some love!
Make a handmade thank you card and paper flower, decorate them with drawings and kind words, then present them to your instructor.
Step-by-step guide to make a handmade thank-you card and paper flower for your instructor
Step 1
Gather all the materials and set them on a flat workspace.
Step 2
Fold one sheet of plain paper in half to make your card base.
Step 3
On your scrap paper write three kind words you want to include inside the card.
Step 4
Lightly sketch a picture or design on the front of the card with your pencil.
Step 5
Color your sketch using your coloring materials.
Step 6
Cut five or six petal shapes from colored paper for the flower.
Step 7
Cut a small circle from colored paper for the flower center.
Step 8
Glue the petals around the small circle to form the flower.
Step 9
Cut a thin strip of green paper to make the flower stem.
Step 10
Glue the stem to the back of the flower.
Step 11
Add drawings or small decorations to the flower using your coloring materials.
Step 12
Write a short kind message inside the card using the three kind words you planned.
Step 13
Glue the finished paper flower onto the front or inside of the card.
Step 14
Give your handmade card and flower to your instructor and say a kind sentence.
Step 15
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have colored paper, glue, or markers?
Use magazine pages or tissue paper for the petals and center, a glue stick or double-sided tape instead of liquid glue, and crayons or colored pencils for the Color your sketch step.
My paper petals keep falling off—how can we fix that?
Overlap the petals around the small circle, use a stronger adhesive like white craft glue or double-sided tape, and press the glued flower under a heavy book while the glue dries after the Glue the petals around the small circle step.
How can we adapt this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger children pre-cut the five or six petal shapes and let them glue and color, while older kids can create layered petals, make a pop-up card, or write a longer message when they Write a short kind message inside the card.
How can we make the card more special or long-lasting?
Glue the finished paper flower onto a folded piece of cardstock instead of plain paper, add a ribbon or sticker to the flower center, and seal decorations with clear tape or a thin layer of glue before Giving your handmade card and flower to your instructor.
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Facts about paper crafts for kids
♻️ Using recycled or scrap paper for cards is an easy upcycling trick that reduces waste and sparks creativity.
✉️ Greeting cards have been used for centuries to share feelings and are still popular today.
🌸 Origami traditions often use a single uncut square of paper—perfect for making paper flowers.
🎨 People tend to treasure handmade cards because they show extra time and personal care.
😊 Saying “thank you” and giving a handmade gift can boost happiness for both the giver and the receiver.
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