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
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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 2 of 4
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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.
