Christmas Candy Dish

crayola supplies

Markers
No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

ribbon
bowls (paper)

Why

Decorate for the holiday season with this pretty poinsettia candy dish.

Steps

1. Fold red or pink construction paper in half, then in half again, and once more in the other direction so you end up with eight sections. On one section, use a Crayola® Washable Marker to draw a pretty poinsettia flower (these are really colored leaves). With Crayola Scissors, cut out the poinsettia. Use it as a template to cut the remaining seven flowers, two or three at a time.
2. Fold green construction paper in half, and then in thirds, to form six sections. Draw one leaf shape as a pattern. Cut out all six leaves.
3. Draw veins on the leaves and florets in the centers of the poinsettia flowers.
4. Coat the rim of a sturdy paper bowl with Crayola School Glue. Place the leaves, in pairs, at three equally spaced points around the bowl. Arrange the flowers around the bowl, overlapping as you go. Dry.
5. Push up the inner leaves and flowers so they're not in your way when you reach for candy.
6. Use Crayola Glitter Glue to decorate the poinsettias. Glue a festive ribbon bow to your bowl.

When & Where

"I took the Christmas Candy Dishes to my office. Other parents are making them with their kids, too."
- Sam F., father of 4- and 7-year-olds.

"We made large dishes for our Christmas party. My children felt so grown up to help with the decorations."
- Bela D., mom of 6- and 10-year-olds.

Interesting Info

Candy canes are made in the symbolic shape of a shepherd's crook.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

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.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.