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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

paper flower gnome wooden planter

This project is intended for kids ages 5+.
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Print Project

Step 1

Paint the planter box as desired and let dry.

Step 2

To make the paper flowers, begin with a piece of construction paper. Cut two 3" x 12" [7.62 cm x 30.48 cm] strips. Lay one strip on top of the other, then cut slits all the way down the strip.

Step 3

Glue a green chenille pipe cleaner onto one end, then roll the strip around it, gluing it at the end. Fluff the strips. Repeat for more flowers.

Step 4

Put some Model Magic® in the planter box, then insert your flower stems.

Step 5

Finally, add some paper shred to fill the box.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Elmer's® Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick

    Item # 10040621 
    $3.79
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Construction Paper Pad

    Item # 10176375 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $5.50
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Acrylic Paint Set by Creatology™

    Item # 10221317 
    $14
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Chenille Pipe Cleaners, 25ct. by Creatology™

    Item # 10041116 
    $2.99
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
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    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Model Magic® 4oz

    Item # 10284176 
    $5.99
    • Color: Green
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Green
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: Green
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Paper Shred by Celebrate It™

    Item # 10745091 
    $5.49
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
    $3.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Triangle Paint Brushes by Creatology®

    Item # 10347498 
    $5.50
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • 1 - Triangle Paint Brushes by Creatology® (SKU 10347498)
Instructions
Step 1

Paint the planter box as desired and let dry.

Step 2

To make the paper flowers, begin with a piece of construction paper. Cut two 3" x 12" [7.62 cm x 30.48 cm] strips. Lay one strip on top of the other, then cut slits all the way down the strip.

Step 3

Glue a green chenille pipe cleaner onto one end, then roll the strip around it, gluing it at the end. Fluff the strips. Repeat for more flowers.

Step 4

Put some Model Magic® in the planter box, then insert your flower stems.

Step 5

Finally, add some paper shred to fill the box.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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