What We’re Making:
A Trufflula Tree, because Truffula trees are what everyone needs!
Elevator Pitch:
Join the Motley Kids and plant some fantastic Truffula Trees! This craft is inspired by the Lorax – because what you don’t need is a Thneed.
What We Need
Consumable Items
- Small flower pot (about 2″)
- 2-3″ foam ball
- 4″ dowel rod
- Pompoms
- Air-Dry clay
- Feathers
- Craft glue
- Excelsior or craft moss
- Scrap paper
- Toothpicks to make holes
Reusable Items
- Hot glue (optional)
Motley Kids Crates
- Shared DIY
How to Make It:
- Fill the bottom half of your pot with crumpled paper
- Fill the top half of your pot with air-dry clay
- Push your dowel rod into the foam ball to make a hole and remove.
- Push your dowel rod down into the air-dry clay so it goes into the paper a bit.
- Cover the top of the clay with moss or excelsior (glue down if needed)
- Decorate your foam ball with feathers and pompoms. Use a toothpick to make holes to stick the feathers into if you need. Don’t cover the hole you made!
- Put a little glue on the top of the dowel rod
- Put your foam ball on top of the dowel rod (you should have a handy hole to use)
What To Pack:
What’s in your Craft Kit?
- A flower pot
- A dowel rod for your trunk
- A foam ball for your Truffula Tree
- Some excelsior for your Truffula
- Some toothpicks to poke holes in the foam
What else do you need?
- Craft glue
- Hot Glue
Bling Needed
- Feathers
- Pompoms
Motley Kids Gear
- Shared DIY
Please Return to Us
- Unused, non-sticky feathers and pompoms
Item Acquisition Suggestions
- Amazon.com: 24 Pack Small Plastic Plant Pots for Flowers and Succulents, Gardening Supplies (4 Colors, 1.5 x 2.3 in) : Patio, Lawn & Garden
- Amazon.com: 112pack 2 inch Craft Foam Ball, White Polystyrene Smooth Round Ball, for Arts and Crafts Supplies School Project Holiday Party Wedding : Arts, Crafts & Sewing
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