This Idea Came From: Today we are feeling a bit inspired to make some flowers so I went hunting for some ideas online. http://www.makeandtakes.com/earth-day-recycled-artOur Experience: Emma saw me take out the "crap" stuff... which is her way of saying craft... and it was time to get messy! I cut the egg carton down to the cups and speared teh bottoms so she could paint them green. She did really well. then after they somewhat dried (we couldn't wait til they were all the way dry) we inserted the pipe cleaner stems and kinked them inside the cup so they would stay put. Next Emma put glue and paper pieces from a past "crap" we did and the final step was to stick feathers inside the centers to hide all the rough edges. Whah Lah!! We got super messy.. but I tend to like just going for it and cleaning up after. Emma is soaking in the tub now! She has one green eyebrow, hands and elbows covered- but is thoroughly satisfied with her bouquet.
The Lesson: Anything you do is always original.. when you make it with your own hands. It is fantastic to see things form from her hands. A great lesson for an old artist. Wing it.. and have no fear.
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