Spring Wreath

Home support for families activities spring wreath

Get creative and turn old egg boxes into pretty flowers!

You will need

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    Egg cartons - the more the better!

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    Paint

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    Scissors

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    Cardboard

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    Hot glue

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    String

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    Step 1

    Cut up the egg boxes to create different shaped cups. Cut the lids up into strips to create leaves.

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    Step 2

    Paint all the pieces - using bright colours works best. Greens for the leaves.

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    Step 3

    Cut a circle out of card with a hole in the middle - do this in sections if your card is not large enough.

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    Step 4

    Fix the leaves onto the circle of card using glue. Add the flowers and fill the card.

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    Step 5

    Attach some string around the top and hang up for a beautiful wreath!

Download & Donate

Download the step-by-step worksheet for this activity.

At an extremely uncertain time, we now face a dramatic drop in our income. 98% of our income comes from the generosity of donors and we need these regular funds in order to keep Rainbow Trust - and the vital support that we provide to seriously ill children and their families - going. If have enjoyed this activity with your own family and can spare just a few pounds to help us keep running, please consider donating today.

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£5 could provide bereavement support to help a family cope with the death of a child.