Scrappy Sunflower

Is there anything more cheerful than a sunflower? Here’s a fun way to create your own version of this bright flower using fabric scraps and a canning jar lid! Take a look.

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How to Make a Scrappy Sunflower

This project is quick, easy, and inexpensive. Just gather the materials below and you’ll have your own scrappy sunflower (or a whole bouquet) in no time.

Materials

canning jar lid with ring
yellow fabric
black or brown fabric
scissors
Poly-Fil
wooden dowel
hot glue gun and glue sticks
floral tape (optional)

Image contains a mason jar lid, a pile of yellow fabric strips, and a folded piece of black and white plaid fabric on a white tabletop.

Instructions

Cut your yellow fabric into about 20 strips that are 6 1/2” long and 1” wide.

You may need more or fewer strips, depending on the size of your ring.

Tie your strips around the ring until it’s completely covered.

Holding your ring right side up, fold your strip in half and place the folded end through the center of the ring. Thread the cut ends of the strip through the folded end and pull tight to create a knot.

Image contains Amy’s hand holding the jar lid ring with three strips of yellow fabric tied around it. More fabric strips and a folded piece of black and white checkered fabric sit on a white table in the background.

Repeat for each strip until your ring is covered with fabric and the metal is no longer visible.

Image contains Amy’s hand holding the jar lid ring completely covered with tied strips of yellow fabric.

Place a small amount of Poly-Fil on top of the center of the lid. Then, wrap the lid with your black or brown fabric and hot glue it in place.

This will create the flower’s center.

Image contains Amy’s hand holding the center of the lid with a piece of black and white checkered fabric wrapped around it.

Place the center part of the lid inside the ring and push until it snaps into place.

If you’d like to add glue as well, you can, but it’s not usually necessary.

Image contains Amy’s hand holding the jar lid, which is covered with tied pieces of yellow fabric. The center is covered with black and white checkered fabric.

(Optional) Wrap your dowel with green floral tape.

Other options are to paint the dowel or to leave it as natural wood.

Image contains Amy’s hand holding a thin wooden dowel and covering it with green floral tape.

Glue the dowel to the back of the ring.

I glued mine in two places, one at the top of the ring and one at the bottom, to make it more sturdy.

Image contains a scrappy sunflower on a white tabletop.

When your flower is finished, you can display it in any way you like and add it to your home decor.

Image contains a close-up view of a scrappy sunflower surrounded by faux eucalyptus in a brown vase.

Crafting Tips

When working with hot glue, use a popsicle stick or a pencil to push the fabric down rather than your finger to prevent accidental burns. Since fabric is woven, glue can easily seep through the tiny holes and onto your skin.
To save time and energy, use a rotary cutter to trim your fabric into the 6 1/2” x 1” strips. It’s more accurate than scissors and much quicker, too.
Feel free to combine several different yellow fabrics for a variegated effect.
Try creating a whole bouquet of these sunflowers and displaying them all together.

Image contains a scrappy sunflower in a tan colored container with faux eucalyptus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do with the rest of the jar after I craft with the lid?

One option is to use the jar as the container for displaying your flower! Or, turn it into a fairy lantern using pressed flowers or stickers.

Is this craft good for kids?

Very young crafters will need supervision with cutting and the hot glue, but otherwise, kids can certainly do this project.

More Project Ideas

If you like this craft, here are some more flower-themed projects you might enjoy.

If you try any of these crafts, I’d love to see how they turn out! Make sure you’re part of the Amy Latta & Friends group on Facebook so you can share photos of your latest creations and we can all be inspired. Hope to see you there.