Our MWF classes worked on letter V this week. We created some very vibrant spring vases. These vases are super easy. One mom commented it would be a cute gift for grandmas for Mother's Day. Absolutely! Another cheap and easy project for Sunday school, Girl Scouts or family reunions. Our vases are made out of Starbucks Frappacinno bottles because I have a fondness for a Frappacinno when I am running errands. Plus reusing is better for our school budget. You can use any glass bottle or use an old clear glass vase. The directions are the same as when we made the jack-o-lantern jars http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2010/10/jack-o-lantern-jars.html
You will need-
*an old vase or glass bottle
*colored tissue paper cut into 1 or 2 inch squares ( I am always saving tissue from birthdays and parties for craft projects)
*white glue diluted with a small amount of water
*a small paint brush
Paint a small section of the bottle or vase and cover with tissue. Use the glue to smooth down edges. Let dry completely. After the vase is completely dry, you can add another coat of diluted glue if you want.
We couldn't send home an empty vase so today we created spring flowers. You will need-
*coffee filters
*dot markers, water paints or markers
*pipe cleaner or bamboo skewer
Place newspaper over your surface and have your child completely color the coffee filter. If you are using markers, use a spray bottle on the coffee filter to blend the colors. Let the coffee filter dry completely. Wrap the coffee filter to form a flower (I don't have a photo but it's not hard). Wrap the pipe cleaner around the coffee filter or tape the coffee filter to the bamboo skewer.
Snow is in the forecast but my crocuses are fighting for spring!
