Breezy Blossoms

crayola supplies

Markers
Glue Sticks
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled newspaper
coffee filters
spray bottle filled with water

Why

What’s more colorful than a spring flower garden? Why not get together with Grandpa or a neighbor to create your own breezy blossoms. Bring back that fresh feeling any time of year!

Steps

1. Color blossoms. Cover your craft area with newspaper. Tear three coffee filters into thirds (or ask an adult to cut them). Color each piece with Crayola® Washable Bold Markers. Dampen the filters by either spraying or sprinkling them with water. Watch the colors bleed to create a tie-dyed look. Air-dry the filters.
2. Draw a garden. On white paper, use your imagination to draw a garden scene with stems to hold your Breezy Blossoms! This is a great time to talk together about gardens such as fields of Dutch tulips, formal Japanese gardens, or flower shows in your hometown.
3. Add your blossoms. Accordion-fold the flowers and then open them. Glue them in place in your garden scene.

When & Where

"My daughter made her garden for a Mother’s Day gift. She was so proud of her creation."
- Bill K., father of age 6.

"This is a good craft to do with a group. The coffee filters dry quickly and the results are bright and beautiful."
- Eileen M., preschool volunteer.

Interesting Info

Almost 60% of all flowers grown in the United States are from California. Nine out of 10 plants on Earth bear flowers.