Easy Accordion Paper Flower Craft (with Video!)

If you’re looking for a fun and easy flower craft for kids, this accordion paper flower is the perfect DIY project! With just a few simple supplies and a bit of folding and gluing, you’ll have a sweet and colorful flower that’s perfect for Mother’s Day, May Day, or just to brighten someone’s day.

Two accordian paper flowers made with instructions from Skip to My Lou. — DIY flower Made From Folded Paper

Love simple crafts that only need paper and a few supplies? Paper crafts are a wonderful way to keep hands busy and creativity flowing—no fancy tools required! From folding and cutting to spinning and popping, there’s something magical about turning an ordinary sheet of paper into something fun and unexpected.

Supplies You’ll Need for Accordion Flowers

Bright colored paper (construction paper or scrapbook paper)
Glue or double-stick tape
Optional: button, sticker, or punched paper for the flower center or you could use colorful card stock

Watch How To Video:

This flower craft is easy enough for and I have a quick video tutorial so you can craft along!

How to Make Accordion Paper Flowers

Step 1: Start with the first piece of brightly colored paper that will form the petals of the accordion flower.

Two hands holding a yellow piece of paper that will form the accordion flower petals.

Step 2: Now, start to fold the paper from the bottom upwards, making small folds to start the accordion effect.

Two hands folding the paper from the bottom upwards, making little folds to create the accordion effect.

Step 3: Flip the paper over and continue folding, flipping the paper each time. If you are unsure, the video shows this clearly.

Two hands flipping the paper over and continuing to make the accordion folds.

Step 4: Continue until you have folded the paper all the way to the top.

Two hands continuing the accordion folding all the way to the top of the paper, leaving a thick strip.

Step 5: Apply glue to the top of the accordion paper strip.

Two hands applying glue to the top of the accordion paper strip.

Step 6: Attach the glued ends together and fan out the accordion flower shape.

Two hands fanning out the accordion flower petals after sticking the two ends together.

Step 7: Make another accordion flower petal in the same way and stick the ends together to form the full flower.

Two hands sticking two accordion flower petals together.

Step 8: Take a piece of green paper for the stem. Fold from the bottom upwards. You don’t need to flip it this time, but watch the video if you are unsure of what folds to make.

Two hands folding the stem from green paper.

Step 9: You’ll need two stems for your flower.

Two hands holding two stems made from folding green paper.

Step 10: Using glue, attach the stems to the left and right sides of the folded accordion petals.

Two hands sticking the stems to the left and right side of the petals, pointing upwards.

Step 11: Now fold the stem sections downwards to form the full accordion flower. You can glue it closed if you’d like, but it’s not necessary.

Two hands folding the stems downwards to form the flower.

Step 12: Add a center to give your flower some pizzazz. Decorate this in any way you’d like.

Two hands adding a center section to the accordion petal flower.

Your accordion flower is complete and looks beautiful!

Completed pink and orange accordion flowers. — Accordion paper flower craft for kids made with simple supplies and colorful paper folds.

Tip: Mix and match colors and paper patterns for a fun bouquet!

Why You’ll Love This Flower Craft

Uses simple craft supplies you probably already have
Great for Mother’s Day, May Day, or to decorate your classroom or home
Kid-friendly and quick to make
A fun way to encourage creativity and fine motor skills

Accordion paper flowers are a delightful DIY craft for kids that bring color, cheer, and creativity into your day. Whether you’re making them for Mother’s Day, a May Day basket, or just for fun, this easy flower craft is sure to bring smiles. So grab your paper and scissors, gather the kids, and let’s get crafting!