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A 20–30 minutes craft for ages 5–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, White Glue, and Paper Clips.

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    Make Toilet Paper Roll Flower Craft

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    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Cut tissue paper

    Cut the tissue paper into 3"x3" squares. You need one square for each flower petal.

    Step 2: Cut paper rolls

    Cut the paper rolls into 1-inch pieces. You need 5-7 pieces for each flower, depending on how many petals you want.

    Step 3: Glue tissue paper to rolls

    May need grown-up help
    To make it easier to glue, water down some glue using just a little glue and water in a plastic up. Then, use the paintbrush to put glue on one edge and up the sides of the paper roll pieces. Set the glued edge on top of a piece of tissue paper and wrap the tissue paper up the sides. Let the pieces dry.

    Step 4: Glue the petals together

    May need grown-up help
    When your pieces are dry, put a dot of glue on the side of a paper roll and glue it to another piece. Use a paper clip to hold the pieces together while they dry. Keep gluing the pieces together in a circle until you have used all the pieces. Glue your last piece to the first piece.

    Step 5: Remove paper clips and hang

    When the glue is dry, take off the paper clips. You are done! If you want, tape a piece of string to the back to hang it up.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Paper Clips
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    • A cartoon of Tissue Paper
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    • A cartoon of Toilet Paper Rolls
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    • A cartoon of Plastic Cups
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    • A cartoon of Water
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    • A cartoon of String
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    • A cartoon of Scissors
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    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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