Flower pot craft for kids (with free template)

If you are looking for a DIY flower pot craft for kids, this sweet flower pot craft is an easy project they can make for someone special.

With colorful paper flowers and a little message stuck to the pot, it turns into a cheerful handmade gift that can brighten anyone’s day.

Kids will enjoy tracing, cutting, and assembling the flowers, and make this colorful, tiny bouquet growing from a paper pot.

It is a simple craft using basic supplies, and it leaves plenty of room for kids to choose their favorite colors and decorate the pot in their own way.

You can make this craft for spring, as a gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Teacher Appreciation Day, etc. For more ideas, check out the last section of the post.

All you need to do is download the template, gather a few basic craft supplies, and follow the step-by-step guide below to make this adorable paper flower pot.

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Materials needed:

Template #28 – Flower pot with message template (available in our free resource library – get the password by signing up using the form in step 1)
Colored craft paper or construction paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Pencil
Marker or pen for writing the message

DIY Flower Pot With a Message (step-by-step tutorial)

Step 1: Download the Free Printable Flower Pot Craft Template

DIY paper flower pot craft for kids with free template

Start by printing the flower pot template and gathering all the supplies you will need. You can download it from the library by signing up using the form in the next section.

Choose a few colorful papers for the flowers and green paper for the stems and leaves. This is a good time to let kids pick their favorite color combinations and get creative.

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Step 2: Trace the pot, flowers and leaves and cut them out

Place the pot template on a sheet of colored paper and trace the outline using a pencil.

Turn the craft paper over to check that the outline has transferred clearly. Following the outline, carefully trace the pot shape using a pencil.

After tracing, fold the paper along the center line so the pot shape sits evenly on both sides of the fold. This helps the fold fall exactly in the middle, creating a symmetrical flower pot with matching top and bottom halves when cut.

Now, carefully cut out the pot shape following the traced lines.

Cut along the outline and keep the fold line in the middle so the pot can open and close.

Apply glue along the side edges of the pot piece.

Press the sides together gently so the pot forms a small pocket where the flower stems will go later.

Now let’s move on to the flowers. Trace the flower shapes from the template onto different colored craft papers and cut them out.

Cut several thin strips from green paper for the stems and cut small leaf shapes as well.

Step 3: Assemble the flowers and pot

Glue the green stems and leaves onto the flower pieces.
Continue assembling flowers in different colors until you have a small flower pot ready.

Add small center circles to the flowers if you like to give them more detail.
Arrange the flowers together and place the stems inside the pot pocket to see how the flower pot will look.

Step 4: Trace and cut out the speech bubble shape

Cut out the speech bubble message shape from the template.
Write a sweet message inside, such as “I Love You”, or “You’re the best”.

Glue the message bubble onto the front of the pot and decorate it with small paper hearts.

Finally, cut a small strip of paper and glue it along the top edge of the pot. Then place the flowers inside to complete your cute flower pot.

Your lovely flower pot craft is now ready! The bright flowers and sweet message make it a thoughtful, handmade gift that anyone would love to receive.

Kids will enjoy seeing their colorful flower pot come together, and each pot turns out a little different depending on the flower colors they choose.

It is a simple craft, but it creates a beautiful little keepsake filled with love.

Ways to use this flower pot craft

Mother’s Day gift

This craft makes a lovely handmade Mother’s Day gift. Kids can write a sweet message inside the speech bubble like I love you, Mom, Best Mom Ever, or Thank you for everything. It is a simple but heartfelt gift that moms will treasure.

Father’s Day craft

The same craft works beautifully for Father’s Day, too. Kids can change the message to something like I love you, Dad or You are the best Dad.

Grandparents’ Day surprise

Grandparents always love handmade gifts from their grandchildren. Kids can write messages like We love you Grandma, Best Grandpa Ever, or Thank you for always caring for us.

Classroom craft activity

This is a great classroom project for teachers. It helps children practice cutting, tracing, and assembling shapes while creating something colorful and creative. It also works well as a seasonal craft for spring.

Valentine’s Day craft

With the little hearts and love message, this craft fits perfectly for Valentine’s Day. Kids can give the flower pot to parents, friends, or teachers with a sweet note.

Thank-you gift for teachers

Children can write a small thank-you message inside the speech bubble and gift it to their teacher at the end of the school year.

Decoration for kids’ rooms

The finished flower pot can also be used as a cute decoration. It can be taped to a wall, added to a bulletin board, or placed on a craft display.

Handmade greeting card

You can glue the flower pot onto a folded card. When the card opens, the flowers and message appear like a little bouquet.