Sunflowers typically blossom in summer and part of autumn, reaching their peak in midsummer. These flowers are famous for the way their blooms, or flower heads, turn toward the sun as the day progresses. They are cheerful, lovely, and capable of putting a smile on someone’s face.
You and your children can make many imaginative sunflower crafts. Several call for paint, while others need glue; a handful of everyday household items that are often already available complete the required supplies. These projects are perfect for a relaxed summer afternoon. A few are even appropriate for children as young as 1.
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Pasta Sunflowers
Use rotini pasta, green pipe cleaners, and yellow paint to create these charming sunflowers. Crafty Morning’s pasta sunflower project is perfect for making delightful summer greeting cards.
Pasta Sunflowers from Crafty Morning
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Oversized Sunflower
Turn an empty oatmeal container into one enormous sunflower with this project from Inner Child Fun. Once finished, it is certain to put a grin on your child’s face.
Oversized Sunflower from Inner Child Fun
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Sunflower Made With Tissue Paper
Children will enjoy creating this bright, charming sunflower project from The Spruce, which uses tissue paper to add dimension. You only need a few markers and some glue. For an extra touch of creativity, try using patterned paper.
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Sunflower-Shaped Cookies
Celebrate summer by spelling it out with these wonderfully cute sunflower cookies, featuring a recipe from Make and Takes. Children will have fun preparing and decorating them. You’ll need sugar cookies, icing, candy corn, and chocolate chips.
Sunflower Cookie Recipe from Make and Takes
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Sunflower Napkin-Ring
Use instructions from She Knows to craft attractive sunflower napkin rings for your summer table. This
is an uncomplicated craft suitable for every age group, using silk sunflowers and green pipe cleaners.
Sunflower Napkin Ring from She Knows
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Coffee Filter Sunflowers
The Imagination Tree’s sunflowers are vivid, joyful, and wonderfully entertaining for toddlers through school-aged children to make. Coffee filters, sequins, and green card stock are all you need. With their lively hues, these oversized sunflowers can brighten any home.
Coffee Filter Sunflowers from The Imagination Tree
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Paper Plate Sunflower
Young children can easily manage this project. To create it, gather a paper plate, tissue paper, glue, and sunflower seeds, then attach the seeds at the center of the paper flower.
Paper Plate Sunflower from Glued to My Crafts
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Simple Fork Sunflower
Who would have guessed that a fork could become a painting tool? With this project from Crafty Morning, show children an enjoyable painting method that uses kitchen utensils to create vibrant sunflowers.
Easy Fork Sunflower from Crafty Morning
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Sunflower Craft with Popsicle Sticks
Display these popsicle-stick sunflowers in pots to add a cheerful touch to your home during summer. Even those without a green thumb will enjoy them because there is no watering, temperature monitoring, or concern about getting the right amount of sunlight.
Popsicle Stick Flower Pots from Boy Mama Teacher Mama
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Sunflower Marshmallow Cake
You can prepare this sunflower marshmallow cake in approximately 15 minutes, and it is delicious as well. The combination of yellow marshmallow treats and chocolate chips gives it the appearance of a large sunflower.