Flower Top Box

Why

Children can use these fluffy boxes for collectibles, as gifts, or for a special place to stash their stuff.

Steps

1. Spread newspaper over your work area. Paint a small recycled cardboard box and lid with Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Paint Brushes. Jewelry or stationery-size boxes work best. Dry.

2. With Crayola School Glue, attach craft pompoms to the lid to form flowers. Add marker designs if you like. An option can be to color cotton balls with Crayola Washable Markers.

Safety Guidelines

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.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Markers
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • No-Run School Glue
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • pompoms
  • cotton balls (optional)
  • recycled boxes
  • paper towels
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

"Students placed flower seeds inside their flower-top boxes to give as Mother's Day presents. Now they're asking to grow a garden! "
Janet C., PTA leader.

"Our garden club made these boxes to thank all the people who donated supplies throughout the year."
Jermel H., after-school club mentor.


Interesting Info

The rose is the national flower of both England and the United States, as well as the official flower of Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota, and the District of Columbia.