Tomorrow is May Day, a celebration of Spring! In some cultures, people celebrate with dancing, cake, and May Day baskets. In honor of this holiday, I decided to make some May Day cones and surprise some people.
I started by using scrapbook paper and rolling it into a cone shape. Scotch tape was used to hold it in place.
Then I trimmed the top with scalloped scissors to even up the base of the cone. I used a doily on top of the scrapbook paper to add some more texture and then punched holes to create a handle. The handle was created with waxy thread, but any ribbon would do. A tag was tied on as well. Then it was time to stuff the cones with flowers!
I trimmed the stems down and then wrapped them in a damp paper towel. Then I covered the damp stems with a ziploc baggie, rolled it up and used a binder clip to keep the bag in place. This was then placed in some tissue paper and put in the cone! The damp paper towel will keep the flowers fresh until they can make it into a vase, and the baggie keeps the scrapbook paper from getting wet.
The little one and I are going to deliver a couple of these to some neighbors on our morning walk tomorrow morning and then drive a few to some friend’s houses! They will be hung from front door handles as a little surprise.
Wishing everyone a Happy May Day!
taste and SPARKLE 