This activity is not only a lot of fun for the kids, but also comes out really beautifully. It makes a lovely keepsafe for parents to keep their child’s artwork too.
You’ll need:
- flowers
- a few leaves
- heavy books
- wax paper
- card
- crayons/ pencils
- glue
- laminator
- plastic pouches
- wool or ribbon
- punch
Method:
The first thing you need to do is gather some flowers. Select a few colours and place them between some heavy books, between wax paper. Do the same with some leaves.- Leave them to be pressed for as long as you can.
- Cut out bookmarked shaped card. I used one A4 card cut into three pieces, shortened and a shape triangle at the top.
- The child first draws a picture on one side. As you can see, Nicky drew a rocket.
- On the other side place glue all over the card.
- Let the child decorate the bookmark with the leaves first.
- Then let them enjoy putting flowers all over.
- Place the bookmark between the plastic sleeves of the pouch and glue around for security.
- Laminate the bookmark
- Punch a hole at the top and thread some wool or ribbon through it as a finishing touch.
