Paper plate flower basket

Difficulty: Very Easy

Parental supervision is recommended

Roll up an ordinary paper plate, and you've got a flower basket craft that's easy for kids to make and is just the thing for springtime occasions like Easter and Mother's Day.

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. When the basket is finished, 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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