Here's a clue, can you see through them? Are they transparent? No! They come in a rainbow of bright neon colors and these popsicle colors are what inspired me to think about creating popsicle flowers.
This is a fun project and one that the kids can do, too. The supplies needed are minimal, so not only is this a quick and easy project, it's also inexpensive.
What you'll need:
1) package of popsicle sticks (thin or wide) 2) neon craft paint (orange, green, white) 3) paint brushes 4) silk flowers (sunflowers, violets, peonies, zinnias, carnations, daisies, etc.) 5) dried flowers (baby's breath, galazy gyp, avena, straw flowers, etc) 6) hot glue gun 7) clear glue sticks 8) craft glue (for the kids) 9) craft scissors (to snip flower stems) 10) block of craft foam (1-2 blocks) 11) clay pots (window sill size) 12) bag of moss (green)
Start off by placing a covering of newspaper over your work area to catch any glue or paint spills then begin painting the popsicle sticks using the neon craft paint. Put aside and let dry.
Next, take the clay pot and fill with a portion of foam. Be sure the foam nearly reaches the rim of the pot. Place a thin layer of green moss over the moss. This can be secured with a little glue.
Next, select the flowers. Cut the flower head from the stem and any leaves.
Take a painted popsicle stick and hot glue the flower head as close as possible to one end of the stick. Hold in place while it dries. You can use all one type of flower for your creation, silk only, dried only or a combination; it's your choice.
Next, take the leaves you cut from the stem and place a small dollop of glue at the end of the leaf and then place the leaf against the popsicle stick. Hold in place while it dries. You can also glue leaves behind the flower head, creating a frame for the flower. This is optional.
If you choose, you can take another flower and hot glue it to the opposite side of the stick so that you have a flower glued to either side so that no matter where you stand, you'll see the "face" of the flower. This is also optional.
Continue creating your individual flower stems. Once you have a nice selection to choose from, start inserting the popsicle sticks into the foam in the clay pot. You can add a little hot glue to the end of the popsicle stick before inserting into the form for extra holding power.
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