This ribbon rose kids craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
- 1-1/2 inch wide Ribbon (pink, red, or colour of choice)
- 12 gauge Wire
- Medium sized ribbon (1 inch; green)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Fold and glue the rose petals
- Cut a 3 inch piece of pink ribbon and set it down with the long edge towards you.
- Fold the top right corner down to the bottom edge.
- Add a small dot of hot glue under the folded layer.
- Press the folded ribbon down into the glue and hold it until it stays in place.
- Repeat the same fold on the left and glue it down as well.
- Add a small dot of glue near the bottom of the ribbon, close to the center right.
- Fold the right corner in to the center and glue it down. Then repeat, folding the left corner in to the center and gluing it down.
- Repeat, making 9 more petals (10 total).
Step 3: Glue the petals together
- Add glue to the bottom right triangle area of one of the petals.
- Place the left side of a second petal into the glue, lining up the bottom edges.The left side of the second petal should be at the middle of the first petal.
- Continue this pattern, adding the remaining petals one by one. The line of petals will naturally curve.
Step 4: Wrap a wire stem in green ribbon
- Cut an 8 inch piece of wire and use needle nose pliers to create a hook/curve at one end.
- Cut an 8 inch length of green ribbon.
- Place the ribbon under the wire at an angle, near the top. Add glue to the ribbon.
- Leave the hook uncovered and roll the ribbon tightly around the wire, gluing it into place to secure it.
Step 5: Roll the petals around the stem
- Flip the petals over so that the folded side is on the bottom. Add a dot of glue to the bottom right of the rightmost petal.
- Place the hook of the wrapped wire into the glue.
- Begin rolling the petals around the wire.
- Continue wrapping the petals around each other, securing them in place with a small dot of glue every second petal.
- Add a final dot of glue to secure the end of the petal roll.
Step 6: Attach greenery to the bottom of the rose
- Cut 3 pieces of green ribbon 3 inches long.
- Cut the short ends of the ribbon to a point in the center.
- Fold the ribbon piece in half and cut a small slit in the center.Repeat for the other 2 ribbon pieces.
- Slide the bottom of the wire stem through the slit in one of the ribbon pieces, bringing it up to the top, below the rose.Repeat the other 2 pieces of ribbon, arranging them so that they’re sticking out at different angles.
- Add a dot of glue to one of the ribbon pieces.
- Push the ribbon up, connecting it to the side of the rose.Repeat with the rest of the ribbon ends.
Step 7: Attach a leaf to the stem
- Cut another 3 inch length of green ribbon. Cut from the ends on an angle, creating a parallelogram shaped leaf for the rose.
- Add a dot of glue to one of the points of the leaf.
- Attach the leaf to the stem, about half way down.
- Your ribbon rose is complete!
Helpful Tips
- Read through the full tutorial before starting.
- Prepare the listed supplies ahead of time so each step is easier to follow.
- Check the finished craft against the instructions before displaying or using it.
FAQs
Is this tutorial beginner friendly?
Yes. This ribbon rose kids craft is written with simple steps and extra tips for beginners.
Can kids make this craft independently?
Older kids may be able to work independently, while younger kids should have help with any steps that require close attention or small pieces.
How long does the craft take?
Most versions take about 30 minutes, depending on the materials and the pace of the crafter.
Can I use different colors?
Yes. Changing the colors is one of the easiest ways to personalize the finished craft.
Final Thoughts
Once the ribbon rose kids craft is finished, take a moment to check the details, compare the result with the tutorial, and display the project somewhere kids can enjoy their work.
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