Painted box

By Spotlight

Lead little hands through some practical projects with this simple Mother’s Day project.

Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Final Result

Materials

• heart shaped paper mâché box
• pink paint
• paint brush & palette
• assorted ribbon
• paper flower
• pva or craft glue
• scissors
• optional - self-adhesive rhinestones

Step 1

Paint box and lid and leave to dry. Adhere a narrow ribbon around the edge of the lid and a wide (or two narrow) ribbon around the side of the box. Attach a paper flower to the top of the lid. Optional - add rhinestones to ribbon and centre of flower.