Project #34 Nature crowns and cuffs

Nature Crowns and Cuffs by Maya Donenfeld from maya*made
This nature inspired project is for a group and would make a perfect pening activity at a birthday party. We will be creating crowns decorated with assorted flower petals and leaves. Extend this activity by beginning with a walk to collect your materials and end it with a garden tea party or picnic!

What you will need:

*assorted flowers and leaves
*large tray (optional)
*duct tape
*scissors
* paper bag or Kraft paper

Crown
step one
Have your child dissect the flowers by gently pulling apart all of the petals. Suggestion: consider sorting by color and size.
step two
While they are engaged in their work, cut two strips of paper that equal the length of your child's head circumference plus 2 inches and are 1 inch wide. Suggestion: cut a side of one piece to be be a decorative crown top with a triangle repeat.
step three
Cut a piece of duct tape equal in length  to your paper strips. Lay it sticky side up on your work surface. Carefully adhere the strips along the top and bottom edge of the tape.
step four
Have your child embellish his/her crown with collected bits from nature.
step five
Fit crown to head and attach with one more small piece of tape.
Cuff
step one
Cut a piece of tape to fit loosely around the wrist: sticky side out.
step two
Decorate as you did for the crown.

Invite your garden royalty to tea!

..maya*made..

Comments

[Kristen]

I love the tape bracelet idea. It's simple enough for the little ones to do.

[Problem Solvin Mom]

I'll definitely be adding this to our fall activity list, love it!

[Nikki]

How perfectly charming!! What a beautiful idea to while away a couple of hours...

[Rachel]

Oh how beautiful! I just love maya's projects. The way she uses natural materials is so lovely. I'll be linking to this.

[Chibi Chan]

Hello, Thank you for some lovely ideas, i will be doing this activity tommorow with my little 'toddler craft club' but adjusting it slightly toward an 'Autumn theme'
I will post some photos on my blog, so if you have the time maybe you could check out the results!
I love your blog and will follow you from now on as you come up with some fabulous ideas for crafting with children!

Kind regards Sandy.