This was an inexpensive simple little project that was quick to put together. I think power of this versatile little art project is that it creates an opportunity to encourage discussion.
Equipment:
- red tissue paper
- green tissue paper
- cut 4-inch squares from white or black Bristol board
- extra small piece of black Bristol board
- scissors
- school glue
- damp towel
Directions:
- Cut petals from the red tissue paper. You can cut many layers at one time. The petal shape is kind of heart shaped elongated with a slightly narrower bottom. Cut about 15 per flower.
- Cut green tissue paper into a long jagged leaf shape. cut w or 3 per flower.
- Cut a small circle about 1/2 inch in diameter from the extra black brisol board to be the flower center.
- Pass out the 4-inch pieces to be a backing piece.
- Put a dollop of glue in the center of the square.
- Add 1 to 3 green leaf shapes.
- Add petals one by one in a circle around the center, narrow side inward. The crafter will probably need to add a little more glue on the center over the first layer of petals and then place a second layer of petals. The outer edges of the leaves and petals look good loose and do not need to be glued down.
- Place the black circle in the center of the flower.
- The crafter may need to wipe the glue off their fingers on a damp cloth.
Options:
You could add glitter to the flower if desired!
These squares can be used individually, they can be
collected as borders, banners, room décor or the Poppies can be arranged in a
circle to form a wreath shape.
Remembrance Day
Discussion
1.
How is Remembrance Day being observed in your
location this year?
2.
Do your participants have any recollections
about Remembrance Day or Armistice Day?
3.
Play some favorite songs that were popular
during the War Years. Perhaps have a sing-along.
4.
You could share some pictures of local public
memorials that are in honour of those who served or were lost in wars or
conflicts.
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