Another round of "Y"ucky weather-Where are you spring?

This last few days have been really "Y"ucky  (I did that for Matthew as he is learning the letter "Y" at preschool this week..
Some inspirations from family and friends helped us find some indoor crafts to do.

• Hubby's 30th birthday on April 4th
• My friend Ashley's creativity   Pitter Patter in Seattle

The kids and I decided to make Daddy a happy birthday card..  I went searching for a couple of web sites to help with some ideas.

• Daddy's Present!

 Supplies needed:

A piece of light-colored construction paper (white, pale blue, pale yellow, etc.) - for the backgound One piece of brightly-colored construction paper - for the flower petals A photo of the child Scissors Glue - I just used tape Green tempera paint A brush (or just use your finger) Pen or pencil

1) Cut a circle around the head of a picture of a child (this will be the center of the flower.

2) Cut a flower shape out of colorful construction paper. Make sure that the flower is a bit bigger than the round picture of the child, but small enough so that it will fit on the paper.

• Flower Template  = Great for people like me who can't draw..

3)Glue the paper flower towards the top of a piece of paper.

4) Using green tempera paint, draw a stem for your flower

5)Have the child make two green (or whatever color you want) handprints near the base of the stem - these will be the flower's leaves.

• This was quite fun to attempt with a 10mth old

6) Glue the picture of the child to the center of the flower.

7)Write the child's name (and the date, if you wish) on the paper.
You now have an adorable keepsake of your child.

Matthew age 3.5yrs and Brooklyn age 10mths.
Happy Birthday Daddy!