Absolutely Awesome Floral Bouquet

crayola supplies

Pointed Tip Scissors
Color Surge

household supplies

self-adhesive foam dots
chenille sticks
foam pieces

Why

These Color Surge™ flowers are bursting with bright colors! Make a bouquet to dazzle someone special—it will always look fresh!

Steps

1. Make a colorful vase for your bouquet. Fold over about 2 inches (5 cm) on the long side of Crayola Color Surge™ Paper. Decorate this rim and the rest of the vase with Color Surge Markers. Roll paper into a cylinder. Attach the edges with self-adhesive dots.
2. Create spectacular flowers. Draw, color, and decorate an array of buds, blooms, and leaves. Cut out various shapes, colors, and sizes. Cut fringe or strips and curl around a marker barrel for 3-D effects. Color Surge Paper holds folds and bends beautifully! Combine layers of color and multiple cut-paper textures to make glorious blossoms that burst like fireworks from your vase. Add flower centers with Color Surge shapes or foam pieces.
3. Attach flowers and leaves to chenille stems. Curl the stems around marker barrels for sizzling effects, too. Fill the vase with as many beautiful flowers as you can imagine. This is such a memorable gift!

When & Where

"All of the girls had an absolutely fun time creating bouquets of wildly imaginative flowers to decorate our dining room tables."
- Glenda W., camp counselor.

"Crafting gifts is my children’s forté. The colorful bunches of get-well flowers they made for their grandmother brought a smile to her face. "
- Jenna D., mother of ages 6 and 9.

Interesting Info

Amsterdam, Holland, is home to the world’s only floating flower market, the Bloemenmarkt. Fresh blooms, cacti, and ready-to-plant bulbs are among the greenery sold in stalls on barges and houseboats. Imagine the multitude of fragrances and colors!

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.