Daffodil Photo Magnet

Turn an ordinary plastic cup into a bright and cheerful Daffodil Photo Magnet that is perfect for Mother’s Day or spring gift giving. This simple craft lets kids create a flower keepsake that shows off a favorite photo and adds a happy handmade touch to the refrigerator. It is an easy craft for kids that is fun to make at home, in the classroom, or as part of Mother’s Day classroom activities.

Supplies

• 2 yellow plastic cups
• Green construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Small photo
• Magnet

Instructions

1. Cut one plastic cup down so it is about 1 inch deep. Cut the top edge into a wavy line, or use decorative edge scissors if you have them. Trim the photo to fit inside the cup and glue it in place.
2. Take the second yellow plastic cup and cut six evenly spaced slits from the top edge down to the bottom. These will become the flower petals. Bend the sections outward, then trim each one into a pointed petal shape.
3. Glue the smaller cup with the photo inside the center of the petal cup.
4. Cut simple leaf shapes from green construction paper and glue them to the back of the flower.
5. Glue a magnet to the back and let everything dry completely before displaying it.

Fun Facts

Daffodils are one of the best known signs of spring. Their bright yellow blooms make gardens look cheerful after winter.

Daffodil bulbs are very hardy. In some places, they have continued blooming year after year for decades.

Because they come back each spring, daffodils are often seen as a symbol of hope, joy, and new beginnings.

Source: National Trust – The history of daffodils

Patterns, Templates and Printables

This project does not require a printable template, but you can trace simple leaf shapes onto green construction paper if you would like an easy cutting guide.