Terrarium

Grow plants without watering.

Materials: clear plastic party cups (2); clear packing tape; potting soil; seeds

Directions: Fill one cup about 2/3 full with potting soil.  Plant seeds.  Water gently.  Turn second cup upside down and place on top of other cup.  Seal tightly with packing tape.  Place in sunny window and watch grow!

Christian connection: You can use this with the Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:1-15).  Use different cups to illustrate the different fields.  

Beaded Snowflake

A good craft to use as Christmas Tree Ornaments.

Materials: pipe cleaners; many shapes of clear beads; scissors

Heart-and-Lollipop Flowers (at bottom of page)

A cute idea for Valentines Day made of paper and a lollipop.

Materials: cardstock paper; lollipop; scissors; hole punch; glue

Paper Top

This a a top made out of long strips of paper and a toothpick.

Materials needed: long strips of colored paper (can use quilling paper); toothpicks; glue