Pipe Cleaner Flowers

How to make ONE LITTLE PROJECT

These beaded pipe cleaner flowers are so fun! They take less than 10 minutes to make and they’re great for developing fine motor skills.

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Here's what you'll need:

The flowers are pretty heavy so they don’t stand up on their own. You may need to insert the green pipe cleaner into a green drinking straw.

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This is a great spring or summer craft idea! Wouldn’t they make an awesome homemade Mother’s Day gift!?

Want to give this craft a try? Click the link for the full instructions and some helpful tips!

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