DECEMBER 2009-Crafts of the Month- Winter Trees

Victorian Trees


Materials Needed:

Empty Thread Cone
Dried Spanish Moss
Rick Rack or ribbon  (optional)
Small ornaments, buttons or potpourri
Tacky Glue
Brush for glue
Newspaper

Directions:

Spread Newspaper on table.
Place Thread cone on paper.
Using brush, brush the tacky glue all over the cone.
Cover glue with the Spanish Moss.
Let Dry.
Using Tacky glue, glue on decorations and let dry.
Use as a centerpiece.

This craft is good for bilateral motor activities and for pinch grasp.  It is a tactile activity and can be an olfactory activity is potpourri is used.