DIY Monster Eye Garden Craft For Kids

Kids love crafts that make them laugh, and this DIY Monster Eye Garden is a delightful mix of silly and sweet! With googly eyes peeking out of colorful pom-pom petals, these cheerful monster flowers are as fun to make as they are to look at. Whether you're planning a classroom activity, a rainy day project at home, or a themed birthday party, this easy paper craft is guaranteed to bring out the giggles and creativity.

This project is simple enough for preschoolers with adult help, yet engaging for older kids who want to add their own monster personalities. It’s also a great way to use up leftover craft supplies while practicing color recognition, cutting skills, and even early counting. With just a few steps, kids will have their very own goofy garden in full bloom.

Materials You’ll Need

• Colorful craft pom-poms (approx. 1-inch size)
• Googly eyes (large size, 1-inch recommended)
• Green construction paper (for stems and leaves)
• Orange and other bright-colored construction paper (for stems)
• Purple construction paper (for the flower pot)
• Scissors (child-safe)
• Glue stick or liquid craft glue
• Pencil (for tracing shapes)
• Printable template (optional but helpful)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cut the Flower Pot Base

Begin by cutting a flower pot shape out of purple construction paper. Create a trapezoid shape approximately 6 inches wide at the top and 4 inches at the bottom, about 3.5 inches tall. Cut an extra strip about 1 inch wide and the same width as the top to act as the pot's rim. Glue the rim along the top edge of the pot shape.

Tip: You can lightly draw the shape in pencil first before cutting to help younger kids follow the outline.

Step 2: Make the Flower Stems and Leaves

Using green construction paper, cut out thin rectangular strips about 6–8 inches long for the stems. Make as many as you'd like depending on how many flowers your garden will have. Then cut out small leaf shapes—two for each flower. Glue the stems behind the pot shape, then add the leaves to each side of the stems.

Step 3: Create Silly Flower Faces

Now for the fun part! To make each flower, gather seven pom-poms of the same color. Arrange six pom-poms in a circle to form the petals, and glue them onto a plain sheet of paper. Place a googly eye right in the center and glue it down. Repeat with different colors to create a garden full of goofy monster blooms.

Helpful Tip: Let kids mix and match pom-pom colors or use different sized eyes for added personality.

Step 4: Assemble the Monster Garden

Once the flowers are dry, carefully cut them out if they were glued onto a separate sheet. Glue each flower to the top of a stem. Make sure they're spaced evenly to give your garden a full, balanced look. If needed, trim the stems slightly so flowers sit at different heights for a more natural effect.

Step 5: Add Final Touches and Let Dry

Double check that all pieces are secure and add any extra touches your child likes—maybe a few clouds in the background, or even some glitter on the flower pot. Let the craft dry completely before displaying.

Customization Ideas

1. Glow-in-the-Dark Eyes: Swap regular googly eyes with glow-in-the-dark versions for a fun nighttime twist. Perfect for Halloween-themed projects or glow parties.
2. Rainbow Garden Theme: Use every color of the rainbow and arrange flowers from red to violet for a vibrant color-learning project.
3. Mini Potted Plant Version: Instead of a paper pot, use real mini clay pots or paper cups painted by kids. Stick the stems into floral foam or modeling clay.

Educational and Seasonal Uses

This craft works well in spring lesson plans where you're discussing plants and gardens, but with a humorous spin. Teachers can use it to spark conversations about plant parts, colors, and emotions (silly vs. scary). It's also perfect for Halloween if you want a non-spooky monster theme, or even Earth Day when repurposing leftover materials.

Parents can also turn it into a counting game: “How many eyes are in your garden?” or “How many petals per flower?”

Printable Template

To make this craft even easier for little hands, download our printable template, which includes flower pot shapes, stem guides, and petal placement circles. Just print, cut, and glue! Kids can color the parts before assembling, or you can pre-cut pieces for a classroom activity to save time.

The printable also serves as a great coloring sheet if you want to use this as a calm station or individual activity. Print it on cardstock for a sturdier final product that stands up to classroom displays or take-home projects.

Conclusion

The DIY Monster Eye Garden Craft is a colorful, funny, and low-stress way to brighten your day with some creative play. It’s adaptable for different ages, and you can keep reimagining it with new themes or materials. Whether it’s hanging on a wall or sitting on a shelf, your monster garden will be a goofy, googly-eyed reminder of just how fun crafting can be!