Sunday 17 July 2011

Save the Planet Sunday #7

It was chucking down with rain outside this weekend - so it was crafting to the rescue for a rainy afternoon.

I had seen these toilet paper tube flowers in a few places in blogland and have been meaning to try them - but they got used for a kiddie craft project - not to mention upcyling toilet roll tubes!!!!

We flattened a toilet roll tube and cut half inch strips.  Little Miss J did try to cut them with her scissors, but they're a tad difficult to cut with kiddie safe scissors, so I helped cut them and she glued them together.


 Then a few clothespins came in handy to hold until the glue held firmly.

 Then we glued a lolly stick to the back and made a pretty flower!


Next time around, I might get her to paint the 'petals' before gluing them together.

Happy recycling everyone!

4 comments:

  1. So very cute, cheap and easy! My kids will be rocking this idea very soon. Thanks for sharing :)
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  2. Nisha, spray paint them with water and kids paint in a sprinkle bottle!

    Love

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  3. Love it so much, we are featuring it on our blog tomorrow! Thank you again for sharing :)
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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