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Pretty Summer Flowers

Pretty Summer Flowers

Bring a colorful bit of summer inside anytime with this miniature planter. This project will grow on you! It makes a great gift, too.

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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  • Markers
  • Model Magic
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Recycled Materials

Steps

  • Step 1

    Wash and dry a recycled plastic container. Fill the bottom with a ball of aluminum foil. Cover the foil with Crayola® Model Magic®.

  • Step 2

    Create a big ball of green Model Magic by mixing together blue and yellow.

  • Step 3

    Form large leaves. Press them onto the base.

  • Step 4

    Add a small amount of yellow or blue Model Magic to the remaining green. Create a few more, smaller leaves. Continue changing the green color until the planter is full of leaves.

  • Step 5

    Create flowers for your planter, using other colors of modeling compound. Attach flowers to the leaves. Air-dry your planter overnight.

  • Step 6

    Add details with Crayola Gel Markers.

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CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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