MOTHER'S DAY MAKE - WRITTEN BY CUBBYKIT Click to visit the facebook page for Cubbykit
For little ones, it can be a bit tricky to get gifts for Mother’s day. Rather than buying something, why not get crafting and make a personalised, hand-made gift? At CubbyKit HQ we are big fans of activities that let us get creative with our little ones, and making gifts is no exception!
Here is a different take on a traditional mother’s day gift. It lets children incorporate flowers and photo frames all into one. The photo flower bouquet is not only a bright and colourful activity, but is also quick and simple to do.
What you need:
· Green and Yellow paper (sugar paper is ideal)
· Pencil
· Glue
· Children’s scissors
· Hole punch
· 4 x Straws with a bendy neck (green is ideal, but any colour will do)
· 4 x Tissue paper (bright colours, these are your petals)
· Ribbon
· Small pictures of child’s face
· Plastic cup (optional)
· Paint (optional)
· Brush (optional)
How to do it:
1. Take the straw and cut it in the middle of the bendy bit.
2. Fold the green paper in half. Do this another two times so you are left with a small rectangle. Then draw a leaf shape on it. Cut around the leaf that has been drawn and you will now have 8 separate leaves.
3. Use the hole punch to create a small hole on one side of the leaf and thread it onto the straw. Thinly glue it in place near the top of the straw (but make sure to leave space for the petals). Another leaf can be added to the straw stem by repeating this step.
4. To make the petals, fold the tissue paper over a few times then draw a flower shape (be creative and try out a lot of different shapes). Cut out the flower you have drawn which will leave you with a set of tissue petals. Hole punch them in the middle so they can be put onto the straw. Secure them with glue.
5. To finish, cut a very small rectangle of yellow paper (about 2cm long) and roll this up. Dab some glue on the end and put this into the top of the straw.
6. Photo flowers: If you want to make some flowers with photos in the middle, do not leave too much straw sticking out from the flower. Then cut the photo into a circle and glue it into the middle.
7. You can make as many or as little flowers as you want. Tie all the flowers together with the ribbon to make a bouquet.
8. If you would like to make something to hold the flowers, you can take a plastic pot (or jar) and decorate it with paint and ribbon. Once it dries, the flowers can be put in their new pot so they are perfect to give as a gift.
The great thing about a craft like this is it can be kept on show for the rest of the year. Plus the use (and recycling) of a lot of everyday items means that it isn’t something that will take a long time to prepare for. Feel free to get even more creative by using different materials to make the flowers like felt or fabric cut-offs. There is no end to what you can make, so get creative together and start crafting!
Thank you so much CubbyKit - here at Education Recycle we love crafting and we love recycling so get making folks !
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CubbyKit is a subscription based service offering creative crafts delivered to your door. There is one theme each month such as outer space, spring or music. There will be full instructions and supplies for several activities as well as suggestions for ways to explore further. CubbyKit aims to help busy parents have one-on-one time with their child whilst getting creative with exciting craft activities. | |
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