There are over 3,000 different varieties of tulips. Originally a Central Asian wildflower, today most tulips are grown and exported from Holland. Young children will have fun experimenting with painting these pretty paper tulips.

This Easter, enjoy a whole range of crafts. As well, be sure to explore our fun wearable and spring crafts as well.

What you'll need:

How to make it:

1. Take several pieces of tracing or rice paper and let your child paint the paper with watercolors—the more water, the better. (Try wetting the paper first and then brush on a little paint and watch the colors swirl together.)
2. Let the paper dry for about 10 minutes, and then wipe off excess water.
3. Let the paper dry for an additional 10 minutes.
4. Next, help your child to fold each sheet width-wise three times.
5. Now let your child roll the folded paper tightly up into a small cylinder.
6. Wrap a pipe cleaner around the bottom, securing the folds.
7. An adult will need to do this part of the craft: Cut about one-quarter to one-half inch off the top and then cut down about one inch in three or four different places on the flower.
8. Help your child fluff the petals, folding some over to look more realistic.