A Handmade Mother's Day

Here's a fun craft that can be used for any occasion

where you need your little children to make an economical gift

that is meaningful.

I purchased a few small plain terra cotta flower pots and dishes

at the Lowe's for about $3 each.  I let the kids paint them however they wanted...
small paintbrushes work great, so do thumbs (thumb-print painting).

I also purchased a few bottles of acrylic craft paint

at Michael's.  A few bottles are just fine... 
a limited palette works best with kids.  

I would try to get some paint colors that will be similar to the colors of the flowers
you will purchase, as this has the most visual impact.

 Bottles are about $1 each.

Squeeze some paint onto a paper plate and let them roll...

(I'm all about disposable clean-up when paint is concerned).

A flat of assorted annuals will set you back anywhere from $5 to $15

depending on your variety or local sales price.

I didn't need to purchase a bag of dirt as well because

my pots were so small that the annuals filled them completely.

The kids can even pat the flowers in,

the more variety, the better.
Instant children's garden!

Splendid days ahead!

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