Happy almost Mother’s Day! In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, I wanted to share a fun and easy kid craft that is the perfect last-minute gift for mom. L and I had a blast preparing and making this activity, and I hope you do too!
1. The Supplies
What you’ll need:
- Fresh Flowers
- Paper towel or 100% cotton rag
- Heavy microwave safe container
- Microwave
- Hanging Display Frame
For the display frame, I used the one below {and liked it}, but there are a lot of options on Amazon, including a range of sizes, colors, and styles.
2. The Prep
Honestly, this was my favorite part of the craft. Instead of buying a bouquet of flowers, L and I picked up flowers from around our neighborhood {Note: We never pick flowers, always pick up fallen flowers}. It made for a fun afternoon walk, and I loved that she was able to help with this part of the craft.
That being said, if you’re in a pinch, a bouquet of flowers {or even a bag of dried flowers} will also work great!
3. The Drying
You now have your flowers. If they are dried, you can skip this step and go straight to arranging them in your display frame! Whoo! If they are fresh, this step is for you.
To dry the flowers, first, pull out your paper towel or cotton cloth. We used a paper towel, and I found it left an imprint of the towel’s design while drying {unideal, but not heinous}. I would recommend the cotton cloth instead if you have one.
Next, cut and arrange the flowers flat on the towel. Make sure they are arranged the way you want them to dry. Fold over the towel/cloth to cover. Then, place in the microwave.
Before you close that door and press start, place the heavy microwave dish on top of the paper towel/cloth. Microwave at half power for 60 seconds. Check to see if the flowers are dried. If yes, hooray! Move to the next step. If not, continue to microwave in 30 second intervals until dried.
A couple of notes:
- Flowers that are more “flat” will be easier to dry {ex. daises}, while fuller flowers will be more difficult {ex. roses}.
- The pigment of the flower may change slightly during the drying process so don’t be surprised if this happens.
4. The Craft
Now, here is the fun part…arranging! Grab your flowers, frame, and kiddo and let them have at it!
I will say not all flowers or frames are created equal, so there may be the occasional will to slide by the flowers when picking up the frame. If that happens, use a dot of hot glue or small piece of double sided tape to keep the flowers in place.
Pro Tip: Add a picture with the flowers to give it an extra personal touch.
5. The Result
And there you have it! Now you have the perfect gift to give mom or grandma that she can hang and admire forever.
That’s all for today! Thanks for following along!
Until next time…
Stay Magical!
Jasmine
Disclaimer: The Magikrull Life and all its counterparts are not responsible for any damages or injuries incurred while attempting this craft.
