If you grew up doing crafts in elementary school, this one is going to hit you right in the nostalgia.
Today, I’m showing you how to make DIY Easter floral picks using a simple tissue paper technique that somehow disappeared from classrooms (I confirmed with my daughter and her friends).
These are fun, budget-friendly, and perfect for adding a little handmade charm to your spring decor.
These are actually part of a bigger project I’m working on for Fox 9 Good Day (more on that later 😉).
What You’ll Need
- Tissue paper
- Cardboard (A great way to reuse Amazon boxes)
- Pencil
- Mod Podge or white glue
- Bamboo skewers
- Scissors
- Optional: glitter for extra sparkle
Step 1: Create Your Base Shape
Start by drawing your desired shape on your cardboard.
For this project, I went with Easter eggs, but you can absolutely get creative:
- Bunnies
- Crosses
- Stars
- Letters
- Holiday shapes for year-round decor
Don’t overthink it—freehand it. If it’s a little wonky, that just means it has character (my grandma would say that’s where the love is).
Step 2: Attach Your Floral Pick
Take a bamboo skewer and push it into the bottom of your cardboard shape.
That’s it—that’s your floral pick base. Simple. Done. Moving on.
Step 3: Prep Your Tissue Paper
First cut your tissue paper into strips. I didn’t even unroll the paper. Make the strips about 1-inch wide.
Cut your tissue paper into roughly 1-inch squares.
Pro tip: this is the perfect way to use up wrinkled or leftover tissue paper. No need for perfection here.
Step 4: The Nostalgic Magic (a.k.a. The “Pencil Trick”)
If you remember this from school, you already know what’s coming.
- Wrap a tissue square around the end of a pencil.
- Dip the paper into glue
- Press it onto the cardboard
- Repeat… a lot 😅
That’s literally the whole technique. It’s not hugely complicated, just time consuming.
Step 5: Design Your Pattern
I tried a couple different styles:
- A striped egg
- A polka dot egg
Just keep in mind:
Designs need to be slightly exaggerated because the texture softens the detail.
Step 6: Do Both Sides (Learn From Me 😆)
Here’s where things get real…
Once one side is fluffy, flipping it over gets tricky. You’ll need to:
- Gently press it down
- Work carefully so you don’t flatten everything permanently
In hindsight, you could make two separate pieces and glue them together—but we’re making it work.
Step 7: Trim and Clean It Up
Once everything is dry:
- Trim any uneven pieces
- Shape it back into a clean egg outline
Or… leave it messy if you like that look. No rules here.
The Final Result
You end up with textured, dimensional floral picks that are:
- Unique
- Budget-friendly
- Best of all EASY!
And honestly? Just really fun to make.
A Little Behind the Scenes 👀
These floral picks are actually going to be used in a larger project I’m creating for Fox 9 Good Day—my third appearance on the show!
If you want to see how I use them, tune in:
📺 March 26th at 9:00 AM (I’m usually on around 9:30!)
Why You Should Try This
This is one of those crafts that:
- Keeps kids busy (hello rainy day activity)
- Doesn’t require expensive supplies
- Lets you get creative without pressure
And apparently… kids aren’t even doing this in school anymore?!
So consider this your official invitation to bring it back.
Final Thoughts
You can make one for every holiday and build a whole collection of seasonal floral picks.
Try it with:
- Your kids
- Your grandkids
- Or just yourself with a podcast on (highly recommend)
If you make one, I want to see it. Seriously. Tag me on Instagram when you post the photo! If you prefer to see how these picks were made you can watch the YouTube video below!
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