This post is sponsored by Crayola.
With Thanksgiving over we are now heading full steam into all things Christmas, including decorating.
We are going to show you how to use the Crayola Paper Flower Science Kit to make a bright and colorful wreath that is perfect to hang on the door or above the mantel this holiday season.
Plus, it’s a fun STEAM activity for the kids and is a wonderful way for them to see their project on display.
What you need:
- Crayola Paper Flower Science Kit
- Holiday wreath – we picked one up at the craft store for under $10
- Brightly colored baubles
- Hot glue
The instructions that come with the Crayola Paper Flower Science Kit are very easy to understand. The first thing you need to do is punch out the four layers of flowers you will be using. Place the on top of each other according to size (smallest on top). Assemble your flower post and secure the paper flower on top.
The next step is to decide what colors you want your flowers to be. The color ink chart that comes with the kit has a variety of colors to choose from. We wanted ours to match the baubles we had purchased. They looked absolutely amazing.
Colors bloom before your very eyes! Using the magic of physics and capillary action, this hands-on educational toy lets kids learn about the science of water “wicking” as they create colorful paper flowers.
First you add the drops of ink according to the color you chose on the chart.
Then you add water using the little watering can included in the kit. Watch the ink moving up the wick and slowly change the color of the paper flower.
Once your flowers have reached the desired color remove the stem from the water, and then from the flower. Set the flowers aside to dry overnight.
Using hot glue, attach your dried paper flowers onto a holiday wreath.
Then attach your baubles using hot glue as well.
The Crayola Paper Flower Science Kit retails for $19.99 and is available on Crayola.com and other retailers including Amazon.
This is such a fun project to do with the kids now, but would also make a wonderful gift for them too.