Spring Flower Collage
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They were easy to make, and all three of mine had fun. It was a nice way to spend an hour or two. I think these would make lovely cards too, if you cut the circles smaller. Littlies might need help cutting the circles out, or you could have the shapes pre-cut out before you begin for tiny tots.
You’ll Need:
Lids, cups, cookie cutters – anything that circular to draw around, in varying sizes.
Scrapbooking paper
Buttons
Glue
Firstly, cut out a variety of circles in different sizes and on different paper. We used three circles for each flower. We also cut out stems and leaves from a sheet of plain green paper.
Once you have enough circles, stems and leaves, lay your flowers out on a sheet of card, the girls decided to use plain white, though you could use patterned paper, or even paint/colour a sheet first. Once you’re happy with how they’re laid out it’s time to glue it all down {this was Baya’s favourtie part!} Once all of your paper is glued down, you can pick a button to add to the centre of the flower {and Baya found a tiny butterfly button to add to her picture too}. Ours are now hanging in the dining room to add a little cheer.
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Eleanor (thebristolparent)
April 4, 2014 at 10:06I wish I had a box of spare buttons. I’ve always wanted one, reminds me of my grandma’s sewing box. Love the colour scheme you chose here.
Alice
April 4, 2014 at 18:26They look great, similar to some circle trees we made after looking at Kandinsky. I will hopefully get round to blogging about them myself soon ;)
Adele @ Circus Queen
April 4, 2014 at 19:07Ooh what fun! We have lots of scraps and buttons at the moment. I’ll pin this for next week! Looks like something that doesn’t require me to be two-handed (or even involved) either so that’s a plus!
laura redburn
April 4, 2014 at 19:21this really reminds me of something from this lilla rogers book! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Like-Make-Things-Passionate/dp/1592538169
Polly
April 4, 2014 at 19:56oooh – that book looks interesting?? Is it good?
Jess @ Along Came Cherry
April 4, 2014 at 19:50I love these! We have loads of buttons lying around at the moment so will definitely give this a go x
Laura
April 5, 2014 at 00:42Oh these are so cute and I love the different textures. This looks pretty easy to make and I think the little man may be up for it, going to give this fun craft a a go – thanks for sharing :)
Laura x
abigail
April 6, 2014 at 16:50So pretty! I’m not sure Theo would sit for long enough to make these, but perhaps when he’s older or a simplified version? Thanks for sharing!
Fritha
April 7, 2014 at 13:33oh these are so brilliant! I must make some with Wilf! x
Sammie Hodges
April 7, 2014 at 15:46I love this! Such a fab idea, my kiddies would love it too!