Such a fun paper craft or keepsake gift for Mother's Day!
Active Time20mins
Total Time20mins
Yield: 1handprint cactus
Author: Megan Kapple
Cost: $1
Equipment
Scissors
Glue Gun
Materials
1sheetcard stock(green)
1sheettissue paper(pink)
1marker(black)
1smallflower pot
small stones
1pencil
Instructions
Using a pencil, trace one of your child's hands onto a green piece of card stock.
Cut the handprint out. Using a black marker, cover the handprint with small lines (needles) going in different directions.
For the flowers, cut a piece of tissue paper into a small rectangle that measures 2 x 3 inches. Make 1/2 inch cuts along the sides to create some fringe.
Twist the rectangle, gathering it in the center.
Holding the center, fold it in half so the fringe is all on one side and looks like flower petals.
Using a glue gun, attach a few flowers to the tips of the fingers of the cactus. Add as many or as few as you want.
Fill a small flower pot with some stones.
Insert the handprint cactus into the pot. Secure with hot glue.