These colorful tulip suncatchers are a fun and easy spring craft for kids! With our free printable tulip template this is a fun spring activity that is low prep and doubles as cute spring window decor 🙂
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Suncatchers are some of our favorite crafts for kids to make in all different seasons. This cute suncatcher tulip craft has been brightening up our windows in anticipation of spring and pairs well with our other spring suncatchers!
Smaller kids will need help preparing their tulip outline, but once you create the foundation they can use their creativity to make tulips of many different colors. The layered tissue paper creates such a fun stained glass effect when the sun shines through!
Whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or during a playdate, these tulip suncatchers are a fun way to celebrate spring!
Materials
- Construction paper
- Colored tissue paper
- Clear contact paper
- Tulip template – grab the free printable at the bottom of the post
- Scissors or exacto knife
How to Make a Tulip Suncatcher
1. Print the tulip template and cut out
First, print the free tulip template found at the bottom of this post. Cut out the tulip and trace the outline onto a piece of construction paper. Next, carefully cut out the inside of the tulip shape so you are left with a tulip frame.
2. Add the contact paper
Cut a piece of clear contact paper slightly larger than the tulip frame. Peel off the backing and stick the tulip frame onto the sticky side of the contact paper. This will create the surface where your tissue paper will stick.
3. Cut and add tissue paper
Cut or tear small pieces of tissue paper in bright spring colors like pink, red, yellow, purple, and orange. Let kids stick the tissue paper pieces onto the contact paper inside the tulip frame.
4. Seal the suncatcher (optional)
If you want your tulip suncatcher to last longer, add another piece of contact paper over the top to seal in the tissue paper. Press gently so everything sticks together.
5. Cut and display
Trim around the tulip outline and your suncatcher is ready! Tape it to a window and enjoy watching the sunlight shine through the bright colors.
Your Free Printable Tulip Template
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