Wreaths are a colorful and festive way to celebrate the coming of the holidays! Here's an activity to get your child in the spirit by making table wreaths. These wreaths are easy-to-make and only require simple materials. With just some Styrofoam, twigs and flowers, and glue, your child will create a wonderful Christmas or winter wreath that will be the center of attention at any holiday gathering.
What You Need:
- Styrofoam scraps or floral foam, cut into approximately 1-1/2“ x 4” x 4” pieces or larger if necessary
- Evergreen twigs
- Dried flowers
- Round beads
- Small pine cones
- Glue
What You Do:
- Cut the Styrofoam scraps into 1-1/2" x 4" x 4", if you haven't already done so.
- Have your child push pieces of evergreen and dried flowers into the Styrofoam. Encourage him to fill in the space around the sides and top edge of the Styrofoam and leave an unobstructed area in the center.
- Now have your child push pine cones into the evergreen and flowers.
- Glue beads and other decorations randomly around the wreath. Some great ideas for your kid to use:
- Twist pipe cleaners around pencils and push them into the Styrofoam then slide on a couple of beads.
- Cut pieces of wire garlands to twist and push into the Styrofoam.
- Glue unscented potpourri pieces directly onto Styrofoam.
- Make dried flowers by hanging small flowers with long stems upside down in a sunny area, and use them to decorate the center of the wreath.
- Seasonal Suggestion: Create an autumn wreath for Thanksgiving using bits of straw, acorns, pine cones, dried leaves, dried wheat, and other appropriate materials glued onto Styrofoam.
These wreaths are sure to brighten up any room! When finished, place the wreath on tables or fireplace mantles or let your child give his wreath away to loved ones to spread some holiday cheer.
By Stephanie R. Mueller, Ann E. Wheeler
Adapted with permission from "101 Great Gifts From Kids." Copyright 2002 by Stephanie R. Meuller and Ann E. Wheeler. Used by Permission of Gryphon House, Inc., Maryland. All Rights Reserved.
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