Strawberry Paper Craft

Are you looking for an easy and fun spring craft for kids? Our strawberry paper craft is a great way to practice fine motor skills while welcoming the warm weather. Using small scrapbook paper squares, kids can create a colorful, quilted strawberry design that’s perfect for decorating bulletin boards and hanging on refrigerators, or stringing together to make a garland.

Whether you’re crafting at school or making something special at home, this simple project is a great way to practice cutting and gluing. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions and a free printable template to get started!

Craving something sweet? Try making our 3-ingredient strawberry preserves!

Quilted Strawberry Craft

I’m not exactly sure why, but this spring, I can’t get enough of strawberries—and I might’ve made too many strawberry-themed crafts! Maybe it’s because this winter felt especially long, and I’m craving warm days spent outside in the garden. There’s something about the bright red berries, fresh air, and sunshine that feels like the perfect way to welcome a new season.

This craft is simple for kids, especially with a little preparation. Using a paper trimmer to cut the squares in advance can save time, and sorting them by color into bowls makes the process even easier!

Craft Supplies Needed 

Before you begin, make sure you have all the right supplies.

• Quilted Strawberry Template Printable – Download and print on white cardstock.
• Green scrapbook paper – Choose 10 different designs.
• Red and pink scrapbook paper – Choose 23 different pink and red designs.
• Paper trimmer – To cut clean, straight lines!
• Scissors – For easy trimming.
• Glue – I used Glue Dots.

Watch the Video Tutorial

I’m especially fond of this easy paper craft because I’ve always loved quilts—the colors, the patterns, and the way each piece comes together to make something beautiful and functional. Learn how to make a quilted paper strawberry by watching this step-by-step video.

Paper Strawberry Craft Directions

Making a paper strawberry craft is a fun and creative activity for kids! Follow these step-by-step instructions to piece together your own colorful, quilted paper strawberry.

STEP 1: Prepare the supplies. Download the strawberry template from the supply list, then print it on white cardstock. Use a paper trimmer to cut 10 1-inch squares of green scrapbook paper and 23 1-inch squares of red and pink scrapbook paper.

Next, use scissors to cut 8 of the green squares and 6 of the red and pink squares into triangles.

STEP 2: Cut out the template. Use scissors to cut out the strawberry. It’s honestly okay if some of the black lines around the edge seem to disappear. The lines on this craft are light and thin by design!

STEP 3: Glue the shapes. Use a glue stick to secure the shapes to the pattern, as pictured below. Press each piece down firmly to make sure everything sticks in place.

STEP 4: Enjoy your craft! Your strawberry craft is complete! Now it’s ready to be displayed, used for creative play, or incorporated into a fun spring-themed activity. Whether it becomes part of a bulletin board, a handmade card, or a colorful garland, this cheerful craft brings a bright touch to any space.

Take it Further

Here are some fun extension ideas to go along with your strawberry quilt craft:

• Pair this craft with a book about strawberries, such as The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear.
• String many strawberries together with thread to make a garland.
• Grow strawberries in a small pot or garden to connect crafting with nature.
• Make strawberry scented play dough!
• Use small strawberry cutouts to practice counting, sorting, or simple addition.
• Try using fabric scraps instead of paper.
• Cut strawberries in half and use them to stamp patterns onto fabric or paper.
• Pair this summer craft with a lesson on how strawberries grow, from seed to fruit.
• Take a walk to look for patterns in nature that could inspire more quilt designs.
• Make more strawberry-inspired crafts, such as this Paper Box Strawberry from Red Ted Art.

More Spring Crafts for Kids

If you liked this craft, I just know you’ll want to:

• Make a spring fairy garden with plants and craft store trinkets.
• Decorate a paper hedgehog craft with flowers!
• Use scrapbook paper to make a cute bird craft.
• Craft a rainbow suncatcher with tissue paper.
• Make flower suncatchers with tissue paper and contact paper.

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