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Paper Plate May Basket

Difficulty: Very Easy

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This May Basket makes up very quickly. There are many ways to decorate this basket, so set out the supplies and let the children devise their own designs.

What you'll need:

  • Flimsy paper plate
  • Construction paper, optional
  • Scissors, optional
  • Markers or paint, optional
  • Glue, optional
  • Stapler or tape
  • Hole punch
  • Ribbon or yarn

How to make it:

  1. Decorate the plate using markers, paint, construction paper, or whatever you wish. Let dry.
  2. Curl the paper plate into a cone shape. Tape or staple in place.
  3. Hole punch two holes in the top of the container, directly across from each other.
  4. Attach a piece of ribbon or yarn so you can hang the basket on the door handle.
  5. Early on the morning of May 1st, fill with real or handmade flowers.
  6. Hang on your neighbor's door, a friend's, or anyone special to you.
  7. Remember, it's supposed to be a surprise!

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