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DIY Spring Daffodil Wreath

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DIY Paper Daffodil Wreath – This springtime wreath is perfect for Spring or Easter decor. This spring project is made with paper flowers and you can use the printable templates below to create each flower for your Wreath.

Daffodil templates 1c

Daffodil Template 2

Supplies
1. Colourful Paper.
2. Paper Glue
3. Scissors.
4. Pencils.
5. Wire.
6. Burlap Fabric.
7. Hot Glue Gun.


Introduction:
Step 1: Draw a petal shape using the template. Or you can print the templates directly
on the paper.


Step 2: Cut out the petals using the templates.


Step 3: Cut the petals halfway through the middle from the bottom side.


Step 4: Overlap the both slits and glue them together.


Step 5: Cut out a circular piece of paper from the templates.


Step 6: Place a petal over the circular paper piece and glue it there.

Step 7: Glue rest of the petals over and around the circular piece.

Step 8: Cut out another circle from the template (the one with zigzag edge).


Step 9: And glue the piece on the middle of the flower.


Step 10: Cut out a strip of orange paper.


Step 11: Make some horizontal cuts on the paper from start to end. Don’t cut all the
way through.


Step 12: Then roll the strip and glue it to secure the roll.

Step 13: Then glue the rolled strip on the middle of the flower.

Step 14: Make more flowers similarly. Make at least 5-6 flowers or else the wrath might
look incomplete.

Step 15: Cut out some leaves for the wrath using the template.
Step 16: Now take a wire about 2 feet long and give it circular shape. Wrap the both
ends together with another thinner wire to secure the round shape.

Step 17: Now take strips of burlap fabric.


Step 18: Wrap the whole wire around with the burlap fabric and use hot glue to secure
the wrap.


Step 19: Now take the flowers and leaves for the wreath,


Step 20: Glue all the leaves around the wreath, keep 2-3 inches blank on the top side.


Step 21: Now glue the flowers over the leaves. And the wreath is now complete.

 

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This project is a great toddler craft and also suitable for Seniors to make as a craft lesson or activity.

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DIY Giant Eyeball Lanterns – Creepy Halloween Decoration

When it comes to Halloween, bigger is always better—and these giant eyeball lanterns prove it! With nothing more than plain white paper lanterns, a little paint, and some imagination, you can create huge, spooky eyes that look like they’ve popped right out of a monster movie.

They’re perfect for hanging from ceilings, displaying on porches, or grouping together in a corner for an eerie effect. Best of all, paper lanterns are super inexpensive (you can grab them on eBay, Amazon, or even your local dollar store), which makes this a great budget-friendly craft for big impact Halloween décor.

Supplies You’ll Need

  • Large round white paper lanterns (various sizes look best) 
  • Acrylic paints or craft paints in black, brown, green, red, orange, or blue (for irises) 
  • Wide paintbrush for background color 
  • Small paintbrush for details 
  • Black construction paper or cardstock (optional for spiky “lashes” or accents) 
  • Hot glue gun or strong craft glue 
  • String or fishing line (if you want to hang them) 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Lanterns

  1. Assemble your white paper lanterns according to the package directions. 
  2. Make sure they’re fully open and the wire insert is in place so the surface is taut for painting. 

Step 2: Paint the Iris

  1. Using a wide brush, paint a large circle in the center of the lantern to create the iris. 
  2. Choose spooky colors—green, red, orange, or blue work wonderfully. 
  3. Don’t worry about making it perfectly smooth; streaks and uneven textures add to the eerie, organic look. 

Step 3: Add the Pupil

  1. Once the iris paint is dry, use black paint to fill in the pupil at the very center. 
  2. Make it large enough to stand out against the iris. 

Step 4: Detail the Eye

  • Use a smaller brush to add darker or lighter streaks in the iris for a more realistic effect. 
  • You can even add thin vein lines in red around the iris to give it that bloodshot look. 

Step 5: Optional Spiky Lashes

  1. Cut long triangles from black construction paper or cardstock. 
  2. Glue them around one side of the lantern so they stick out like sharp monster eyelashes. 
  3. This makes the eyeballs look even more monstrous and stylized. 

Step 6: Display Your Giant Eyeballs

  • Hanging: Use string or fishing line to suspend them from ceilings, trees, or porch rafters so they look like floating eyeballs. 
  • Stacked: Place them in corners, along stairs, or even grouped on your lawn for a spooky display. 
  • Tabletop: Use them as oversized Halloween party props. 

Tips & Variations

  • Glowing Eyes: Insert battery-powered LED lights into the lanterns so they glow from the inside. 
  • Rainbow Eyes: Mix up the colors and make a whole rainbow of creepy eyes. 
  • Monster Cluster: Group multiple eyeballs together in different sizes for a scarier effect. 

This DIY Giant Eyeball Lantern craft is quick, cheap, and gives you maximum Halloween spook factor with minimal effort. Whether you make one or a whole creepy collection, your haunted house setup will definitely be eye-catching!