garden stake spoons
by Chrissa Carlson, Urban Farmhouse
Perfect for elementary/middle school students, this garden stake spoon activity is a fabulous combo of up-cycling/recycling and growing. Send guests home with their spoons and a packet of seeds. STEP ONE: Have each child paint a spoon in a bright color. They may choose to paint it one solid color, or incorporate designs. Have them hold the spoon by the bottom of the handle and leave this part unpainted—it will be hidden in the soil.
STEP two: Place spoons in jars and set aside to dry for at least 20 minutes. Open presents, eat cake, or play a game while you wait!
STEP FOUR: Paint Mod-Podge onto the face of the spoon and place picture on top. Smooth the picture to avoid bubbles or creases. STEP Five: Paint over the entire spoon with ModPodge, including over the applied picture. STEP six: Place the finished spoons back in the jars and set aside to dry for at least 20 minutes. More time for party activities!
STEP THREE: Have each child pick out a fruit, vegetable, flower, or herb picture from the catalogue. Help them cut out the picture. Younger children will need more assistance. Older children may enjoy carefully cutting around the intricate shapes of the vegetables.