Flower Suncatchers (Free Templates)

This spring, we’re loving bright and cheerful crafts, and these flower suncatchers are the perfect way for kids to celebrate the season! Using self-seal laminating sheets and our free printable template, kids can easily create four different kinds of flowers—a tulip, daisy, daffodil, and crocus. Hang them in a sunny window to brighten up any space with a splash of springtime color!

If you like this craft, I just know you are going to love our free printable Easter suncatchers and rainbow suncatchers.

Flower Suncatcher Craft

There’s something magical about seeing flowers bloom after a long winter, and I love capturing that beauty through crafts. These flower suncatchers are one of my favorite spring projects because they are so simple, mess-free, and add a cheerful floral touch to any window. Plus, kids love the process of layering tissue paper to create their own unique designs!

Planning ahead? You may enjoy making a butterfly suncatcher to welcome summer.

DIY Suncatcher Craft Supplies

Before you start this craft, make sure you have all the right supplies.

• Flower Suncatcher Template Printable (free with email subscription)
• Tissue paper squares 
• Black cardstock
• White yardstick
• Scissors
• Contact paper or self-seal laminating sheets
• Double-sided tape

Watch the Video Tutorial

Watch the video below to see how we created our flowery homemade suncatchers.

Directions for the Flower Suncatchers

Follow the instructions below to create the best flower suncatchers!

STEP 1: Download and print the flower templates. Access the free printable flower template by clicking the link in the supplies list and subscribing to our weekly craft newsletter. After subscribing, visit the post in our Substack titled Flower Suncatcher Free Printable to find your download link. Next, print the tulip, daisy, daffodil, and crocus templates on white cardstock.

STEP 2: Cut out the frames. Carefully cut along the outlines of each template with scissors. To create a solid black frame for the suncatcher, try one of these methods:

• Place black cardstock behind the printed template, staple them together, then cut through both layers at once.
• If you have a cutting machine, purchase the SVG file from our shop for a quick, precise cut.
• Cut out the template, trace it onto black cardstock, and then cut it out.

STEP 3: Position the flower outline. Lay the flower onto the sticky side of the self-seal laminating sheet. If you’re using shapes cut from white cardstock, make sure the side with the black ink is facing down.

STEP 4: Attach the tissue paper. Fill the frame with pieces of tissue paper, trimming them as needed to fit smaller details. Keep layering the tissue paper until the entire shape is covered, creating a stained-glass effect.

STEP 5: Secure the design. Once all the tissue paper is in place, cover it with a second laminating sheet to seal everything together. Then, carefully trim around the edges of the flower with scissors.

STEP 6: Display your flower suncatchers! These beautiful suncatchers bring a happy burst of color to any window, making them the perfect decoration for spring! Use double-sided tape or sticky tack to hang (and easily remove) them in a sunny spot.

Take it Further

This craft’s bright colors and simple steps make it a great activity for children of all ages! Want to explore more creative ways to use your flower suncatchers? Try these fun extension ideas:

• Pair this activity with a lesson on flowers, spring, or gardening.
• Experiment with different colors and patterns to make each flower unique.
• Use matte contact paper instead of laminating sheets for a different effect.
• Create a whole bouquet of suncatchers and hang them together for a beautiful spring display.
• Use cellophane, acetate sheets, construction paper, or crepe paper instead of tissue paper.
• Pair this craft with books about flowers, such as Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert or The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle.
• Use the flower templates as a coloring page and make a beautiful garland.
• Use real dried flowers inside the laminating sheet to make a pressed flower suncatcher! Purchase pressed flowers here.
• Give suncatchers to a parent or grandparents as a gift.
• Teach kids about how sunlight filters through different materials and how real flowers use sunlight to grow.
• Layer different colors of tissue paper within each flower to create a rainbow effect.
• Attach multiple flowers to a branch or embroidery hoop to create a hanging floral mobile.
• Take a nature walk to observe real flowers, then try matching their colors and shapes in your suncatchers.

More Flower Crafts for Kids

Looking for more fun activities? You might also enjoy:

• Using paper flowers to decorate a spring hedgehog!
• Making a paper flower bouquet card for Mother’s Day!
• Creating paper heart flowers!
• Visiting this collection of our favorite flower crafts.
• Using real flowers and plants to make a fairy garden.
• Playing in a garden sensory bin.
• Hunting for wild flowers on a nature scavenger hunt.

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