Tropical Hibiscus Bouquet

Why

Enjoy lush tropical colors with these easy-to-make flowers. You’ll want to create a huge bouquet!


Steps

1. Place new coffee filters on recycled newspaper. Color your blossoms with Crayola® Washable Markers. Moisten filters with a spray bottle to blend the colors. Air-dry the blossoms.

2. Pinch each filter at the center to form a flower. Ask an adult to help twist a chenille stick around the pinched area to create a stem. Arrange your bouquet!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Sharp Point— CAUTION: Contains a functional sharp point and should not be used by children under 4 years. Close adult supervision is required and adult assistance may be needed.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

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Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • coffee filters
  • spray bottle filled with water
  • chenille sticks

Where & When

"My grandchildren made a whole bunch of these beautiful flowers for me on Mother’s Day."
Genna Y., grandmother of ages 7 and 10.

"We made hair bows with these beautiful hibiscus flowers. My daughters wear them all the time."
Carlos T., father of ages 6 and 8.


Interesting Info

The hibiscus is Hawaii’s official flower.