Family Life Holiday Mother's Day Mother's Day Crafts Flower Craft for Mommy Calling all dads! You can help the kids make a beautiful spring bouquet with old magazines from your recycling bin. By Parents Editors Published on April 15, 2009 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 04 What You'll Need Heather Weston Gather these supplies before you start your project: -- Pencil -- Ruler -- Scissors -- Glossy magazines -- Hole punch -- Green chenille stems -- Buttons Watch How-To Video: Magazine Flowers 02 of 04 Step 1 Heather Weston Cut 4 to 6 same-size strips lengthwise from colorful magazine pages. Choose the width of your strips from 1/2 inch to 1 inch -- the narrower the strips, the more you will need to make the flower appear full. 03 of 04 Step 2 Heather Weston Punch 3 holes along each strip -- one centered and the others 1/2 inch from either end. Hold paper facedown and poke a chenille stem through the center hole. Fold ends over to slide other two holes onto stem. 04 of 04 Step 3 Heather Weston Add remaining strips, arranging them to form a flower design, as shown. Thread the chenille stem through a button, then back in through the flower, twisting stem behind the petals to hold it in place. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit