A Mother’s Day Craft to Remember: DIY Foldable Heart Flower

As we gear up for Mother's Day, I wanted to find a meaningful way to involve my children in creating a special gift for the incredible mothers in our lives. We decided on a charming DIY project — a Foldable Heart Flower — that not only promised a fun crafting session but also the opportunity to make a heartfelt keepsake.

Materials Needed

• Printable Foldable Heart Flower template (download here)
• Regular printer paper (for easy folding)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Colored paper (for the flower center and additional decorations)
• Markers or colored pencils
• Cardstock (for the stem)

Creating Your Foldable Heart Flower

Step 1: Prep and Print Download the Foldable Heart Flower template from our family blog. Print the template on regular printer paper to facilitate easier folding.

Step 2: Cutting Out Cut out the heart and the circle from your printout. Remember, the circle will be the centerpiece of your flower.

Step 3: Customize the Centerpiece 
Use colored paper to create a vibrant center for your flower. This is the perfect spot to write a heartfelt message or greeting. Decorate the circle further by coloring it, adding glitter, or using other decorative materials to enhance its appearance.

Step 4: Decorate the Petals Tear pieces of colored paper to embellish the heart-shaped petals, adding both texture and a splash of color. This step allows for lots of creativity, letting the kids choose their favorite colors and designs to make the flower truly their own.

Step 5: Fold and Shape Follow the dotted lines on the printed heart to fold it into a flower shape. This step is crucial as it brings the flower to life.

Step 6: Assemble Attach the decorated circle to the center of the folded heart. Ensure it’s perfectly aligned and secure.

Step 7: Create the Stem Cut a strip from cardstock to make a sturdy stem for your flower. This can be colored or wrapped in green paper for a more realistic look.

Step 8: Final Touches Allow your kids to add a personal message on the back or decorate further as they see fit.

Celebrating Mother’s Day

This craft is not just about giving a gift; it's about spending time together and creating memories that will last long after Mother's Day. It's a simple, thoughtful way to show appreciation and love, and the personalized touches make each flower unique.

To try this craft for your next Mother’s Day or special occasion, download the template and get started on creating your own heartfelt blooms. It’s a simple yet impactful way to show love and appreciation.

Happy Mother’s Day!