Crafting projects utilizing tree blossoms
In a heartwarming display of creativity and bonding, a loving parent and their child embarked on a spring art journey, recreating a Redbud tree craft in their new home. The family moved into their new abode in February, and the Redbud tree in their new surroundings immediately caught the author's eye with its bright pink blossoms before the leaves appeared.
The author's son was old enough to assist with the craft, cutting the strips for the craft using a scrubbing brush, a tool that would later serve a unique purpose in the project. The child found the craft challenging and requested help, leading to a collaborative effort between the two.
The Redbud tree craft was more than just a spring art activity; it was a continuation of a cherished tradition. Previously, the author and their son had used scrubbers, scourers, and sponges for painting, an activity they had enjoyed more than two years ago.
The author used a paper guillotine to cut brown card into strips of various shapes and sizes for the craft, but the trunk of the Redbud tree remained unspecified. To replicate the vibrant hue of the redbud blossoms, the author mixed a combination of paints.
The scrubbing brush, a tool not mentioned in the earlier bullet points, was used as a tool for printing the blossoms on the Redbud tree craft. The son used the scrubber to print the blossom on the craft, and to the delight of both, the scrubber recreated the blossom of the Redbud tree craft perfectly.
The author still keeps the same scrubber used for painting, which is suitable for little hands. The final result of the Redbud tree craft was satisfying, and they were pleased with their creation.
For families looking to recreate this craft, here's a simplified guide:
Materials: - Coloured paper (pink, purple, or magenta to resemble redbud blossoms) - Child-safe scissors - Glue or glue sticks - Brown construction paper or twigs (for tree branches) - Pipe cleaners or markers (optional, for branch details) - Cotton balls or tissue paper (optional for adding texture)
Methods: 1. Cut out small heart-shaped petals from the coloured paper, as redbud flowers are typically heart-shaped. 2. Arrange the petals clustered together to mimic the natural blossom clusters. 3. Glue the petals onto a paper branch cutout or directly onto a twig, creating a blossom effect. 4. Optionally, decorate with markers or pipe cleaners to add details like stems or leaves.
These steps create a tactile and engaging craft suitable for children, replicating the distinctive heart-shaped blossoms of the Eastern Redbud tree. For more specific instructions or visuals, crafting websites or education resource platforms often have ready-made printable templates and step-by-step guides for Redbud or similar tree blossom crafts for kids.
The Redbud tree craft remains a cherished spring art activity for the author and their child, symbolising the beauty of the season and the bond they share in their creative pursuits.
This Redbud tree craft, not only a spring art activity, but also a part of their cherished lifestyle, allowed the author and their child to continue their home-and-garden inspired painting activities, complete with unique tools like a scrubbing brush. Next time, families embarking on home-and-garden painting activities might consider incorporating painting with unusual tools, as demonstrated by the success of this project.
