Give Honors With 11 DIY Remembrance Day Poppy Flowers

DIY Poppies To Honor Heroes On Remembrance Day

These 11 DIY Remembrance Day Poppy Flowers offer a hands-on and heartfelt way to remember and honor those who served in the military. They allow you to create a tangible symbol of gratitude and foster community involvement.

Many people find DIY poppies for Remembrance Day special due to their meaningful and appreciable aspects.

This day, also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day, is observed in various countries to honor and remember the sacrifices of military personnel who lost their lives during the war.

Creating DIY poppies is a meaningful and personal activity to honor those who served in the armed forces.

It can also be an educational experience, especially for children and younger generations. It’s a chance to teach them about the significance of Remembrance Day and the historical context behind the poppy symbol.

You can experiment with different materials, colors, and designs to craft flowers that are unique and reflective of your personal style. And you can check out this entire list of DIY Remembrance Day poppies in this list to do just that!

From beautiful cupcake liner wreaths to captivating colorful bouquets, this collection is full of DIY poppies to help you express your patriotism and creativity. These simple projects help create a solemn atmosphere and spark conversations about the significance of Remembrance Day.

You can also craft small DIY poppy lapel pins or brooches, allowing you to wear your tribute proudly.

Alternatively, handmade poppies can be given as gifts to veterans or military families as these gifts convey appreciation and honor.

While making DIY poppies, you may reflect on the importance of peace, the impact of war, and the value of freedom. So scroll down and join me on a journey of remembrance as we explore the significance of these scarlet blooms.

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Check Out The Meaningful And Handmade Poppy Ideas Below

The uses of DIY poppies for Remembrance Day are meaningful and seemingly endless. They allow you to pay homage in creative ways, honoring the sacrifices of those who served and are never forgotten.

If you’d like to create a DIY poppy memorial at home to honor a loved one who served, this list is for you. I curated easy-to-follow tutorials, complete with pictures and written instructions, to help you observe a significant memorial day.

Each tutorial is presented with a handy description, including info like materials used, completion time, size, and format. This way, you’ll have an easy time finding the perfect poppy craft for you.

When you’re finally ready to start on a project and want to see the full tutorial, simply click the pink button below your chosen craft’s description to visit the designer’s page.

I hope you find this list of DIY Remembrance Day poppies helpful. Also, remember to share your thoughts on these crafts by leaving a comment or sharing this post. Happy crafting!

Pinwheel Poppies

Create a fun and meaningful activity for your children by making pinwheel poppies to honor Remembrance Day.

Designer: Jen Walshaw of Mum In The Madhouse
Materials Used:

Red paper
Brass Paper Fasteners
Black Sharpie
Green Paper straws
Hole punch
Pinwheel Poppy Template (available inside the tutorial)

Completion Time: approx. 10 mins
Size: Medium
Format: Written

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DIY Recycled Plastic Bottle Poppy Craft

Did you know that you can make beautiful poppies out of plastic bottles? This tutorial shows the way to give those bottles a new life and reduce waste.

Designer: Jen Walshaw of Mum In The Madhouse
Materials Used:

Plastic bottles
Sharpies
Tealight
Scissors

Completion Time: approx. 10 – 15 mins
Size: Medium
Format: Written

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Remembrance Day Poppy Wreath

With some paper and cupcake liners, this handcrafted wreath is a simple and beautiful way to honor the holiday.

Designer: Jen of mamapapabubba
Materials Used:

Paper plate
Red cupcake liners
Black paper scraps
Green buttons
Scissors
Glue

Completion Time: approx. 10 – 15 mins
Size: Big
Format: Written

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Scrape Painted Poppy Craft

These poppy flowers are stunningly three-dimensional, crafted with the scrape painting technique.

Designer: Emma Smith of Kids Craft Room
Materials Used:

Free Printable Poppy Craft Template (available inside the tutorial)
Paints
Scrap Cardboard
Printer Paper or Cardstock
Scissors
Glue

Completion Time: approx. 10 mins
Size: Medium
Format: Written + Video

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Tissue Paper Poppy Wreath

These tissue paper poppies are perfect for anyone, even little ones, and can be used for so many different things other than making wreaths.

Designer: Jennifer of Sugar Spice and Glitter
Materials Used:

Tissue Paper
Pipe cleaners (black or green)
Wreath
Scissors
Hole puncher, optional

Completion Time: 12 mins
Size: Medium
Format: Written

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Anzac Day Poppy Craft

This DIY poppy craft will improve children’s painting abilities and fine motor skills. It’s simple and enjoyable, too!

Designer: Kate of Laughing Kids Learn
Materials Used:

Paper plate(s)
Red paint
Paintbrush
black paper
Pencil
Craft glue
Scissors

Completion Time: approx. 5 – 10 mins
Size: Big
Format: Written

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Melted Wax Poppy Craft

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If you’re searching for a quick and uncomplicated craft to make with the kids on Remembrance Day, you might want to consider this simple poppy craft.

Designer: Jen Walshaw of Mum In The Madhouse
Materials Used:

Wax paper
Crayon shaving or small chipping
black buttons
Green pipe cleaners
Small whole punch

Completion Time: approx. 15 – 20 mins
Size: Medium
Format: Written

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Easy Paper Poppies

Here are easy paper poppies that only require 3 supplies—perfect if it’s your first time making paper flowers.

Designer: Haeley of Design Improvised
Materials Used:

Free downloadable poppy pattern (available inside the tutorial)
Red, orange, and black cardstock
Floral wire
Hot glue
Scissors

Completion Time: approx. 10 – 15 mins
Size: Big
Format: Written + Video

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Remembrance Tissue Paper Poppy Pin

Create this heartfelt paper poppy pin and wear it on Remembrance Day to express your patriotism.

Designer: Cori George of Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
Materials Used:

Tissue paper
Flower punch
Stapler
Pin bar back + Glue

Completion Time: approx. 5 – 10 mins
Size: Small
Format: Written

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Easy Poppy Bowl

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Introduce the beauty of air-dry clay crafts to your kids with this super easy poppy bowl.

Designer: Maggy of Red Ted Art
Materials Used:

Bowl
Cellophane
Rolling pin
Glass or small plate for shape-cutting
Lump of clay softened

Completion Time: approx. 2 – 4 days (drying time included)
Size: Big
Format: Written

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Painted Cupcake Liner Poppy Craft

Like most cupcake liner crafts, these DIY poppies are something that toddlers and preschoolers can make with minimal supervision. It’s an ideal activity for developing children’s fine motor and creativity skills!

Designer: Jackie of Happy Hooligans
Materials Used:

Plain cupcake liners
Black buttons
Green pipe cleaners
Red paint
Hair dryer (optional)

Completion Time: approx. 10 – 15 mins
Size: Medium
Format: Written

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