Create Bulb Buffoon
Bulb Buffoon:
THINGS REQUIRED:
An opaque white or coloured bulb (a fused one), a large colourful printed balloon, a cardboard square, strong glue and red and black marble paper.
METHOD
1. Stick the bulb onto the cardboard square with glue.
2. Cut out eyebrows and eyes from the black marble paper.
3. Cut out a nose and mouth from the red paper.
4. Stick these on the bulb as shown.
5. Now slip the open end of the balloon over the metal portion of the bulb.
A propagator for small plants or seedlings
Things to make and do - A propagator for small plants or seedlings
A propagator for small plants or seedlings
You need:
* 2 x 1.5 or 2 litre plastic soft drink bottles (labels removed), preferably including one with a coloured base
* A piece of wick
* Some soil, compost or growing mixture
* Water
To remove the label cleanly:
* Fill the bottle with hot water ( not too hot, or it will buckle).
* Screw the cap back on the bottle and in a short time the label should peel off.
* Empty the water out of the bottle.
SAFETY NOTES!
1. Always be very careful when working with hot water.
2. Sharp scissors have to be used to cut the bottles, if you have a ragged cut edge on the bottle it may scratch fingers and hands. Care should be taken at all times.
METHOD
1. Cut a 1.5 or 2 litre transparent plastic bottle at the widest point
2. Cut a slit in the cap. Thread a wick of absorbent cloth through to make a wick
3. Add water and rest the inverted top of the bottle in the base. Add soil and your plants.
4. Cut another identical bottle slightly above the "shoulder" and place on top as a propagator. Make holes in the screw cap (or leave it off) to allow air to circulate.
Make A Glasses Case: mother's day
Here is a simple craft idea that kids can make for parents, teachers, grandparents - perfect for a pair of beside reading spectacles!
You will need:
Craft foam
Yarn (wool)
Foam stickers, fabric paint, other embellishments
Darning needle or single hole punch
Cut out a rectangle of craft foam about 6 inches by 8 inches. Fold the rectangle in half so you have a rectangle about 6 inches by 4 inches.
Sew up the long side and one of the short sides either directly, with a darning needle, or first punching holes for younger children so they can lace the sides up. Secure with a knot at either end.
