Simple art bouquets

This is such a fun and simple craft to do with any age

and a great opportunity to explore and discuss the elements and principles of design!

Elements of Design: space, line, shape, value, texture, Form, and color

Principles of Design: balance, rhythm, pattern, emphasis, contrast, unity and movement

All you need is some colored paper, sticks (I used skewers), clear tape, black marker, and scissors. 

I went to town making some fun weird shaped "n's" and domes for leaves. I filling in some with black shapes, lines, dots, dashes, etc. I cut them out not really minding how much of the green was showing around them as I went. 

Similar with the flowers. I made some scribbly circles, chunky tulips, and lots of petals. I Cut them out leaving a gap as I went roughly cutting around the shapes of my imaginative flowers. This was so much fun experimenting with the thick and thin end of my maker and making fun patterns. 

​I taped the pieces to my skewers and tossed them in a toilet paper roll vase I sketched over with some blue markers. I even stuck a few in some pots around the house that didn't have flowering blooms to add some color.

Also a good opportunity for those practicing scissor skills because you do not need to worry too much if you are a on a line or not and just cut the shape that feels best for them. No fear of "messing up"!

Can you spot some of the elements and principles of design on one of our carrousel horses?