Blooming Bouquet

This beautiful bouquet will bloom forever in the hearts of those receiving it. It's perfect for celebrations, as decorations, or when kids want to express good wishes.

1. To make a cone to hold your flowers, cut white construction paper into a large fan shape with Crayola® Scissors. Decorate one side with Crayola Crayons.

2. Cover your work area with newspaper. Paint over crayon drawings with Crayola Watercolor Paints and Paint Brushes. Notice how the paint resists sticking to the crayon and colors only the white paper. Dry.

3. Roll the sides into each other to form a large cone, leaving a small opening at the bottom. Glue ribbons inside the cone with Crayola School Glue so they dangle out the bottom. Glue the sides of the cone together. Glue a paper doily across the top of the cone.

4. Design construction paper or tissue paper flowers. Decorate blooms and leaves with crayon and cut out. Attach to straw stems with tape. Poke straws through doily holes to complete your bouquet.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

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.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Crayons
• Washable Watercolors
• Watercolor Brushes with Plastic Handle
• No-Run School Glue
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• paper towels
• ribbon
• clear adhesive tape
• paper doily
• plastic drinking straws

"We used these beautiful bouquets for a May Day procession. We invited parents and learned folk dances around a Maypole."
Diane T., scout leader.

"The children placed pictures of themselves in the center of their bouquets for a great Mother's Day gift."
Rashione R., family child care provider.

May Day is celebrated around the world as a day of friendship, happiness, and the coming of summer. The tradition traveled to England where Maypoles decorated with flowers were placed in the center of town and people danced and sang around them.