A Pretty Paper Bouquet for Mother's Day

Looking for the perfect gift to make for Mom or that special someone? Help the kids put together a sweet, easy-to-make paper bouquet gift.

By Amanda Kingloff from Parents Magazine

Paula Hible
What You'll Need

Solid-color paper dessert plate

Green plastic cup

Pencil

Adults' scissors

Jumbo paper clips

Masking tape

Plastic coffee-can lid

Various patterned papers

Colored pencils

Kids' scissors

Flower
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Step 1

(Dad) Trace base of cup on back of plate and cut out. Cut 1/2-inch-long slits around the hole about 1/4 inch apart.

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Step 2

Tape 6 to 8 paper clips around the back of the plate.
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Step 3

Trace plastic lid 6 to 8 times onto different papers and cut out. Help your child write notes to Mom on the back of each and insert a "petal" in each clip. Place cup with flower in the center hole.

Copyright © 2008. Used with permission from the May 2008 issue of Parents magazine.

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