A charming printmaking craft where the natural 5-lobed bottom of a soda or water bottle acts as a floral stamp for spring painting.
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Pour washable pink, white, and magenta craft paint onto a flat disposable paper plate.
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Have the child paint a bare, brown winding tree branch onto a sheet of heavy white cardstock using a paintbrush.
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Take an empty 500ml water or soda bottle with a distinct 5-lobed bottom base.
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Dip the clean bottom of the bottle flat into the pink paint, ensuring all five bumps are lightly coated.
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Stamp the bottle firmly onto the paper branches to print realistic cherry blossom and plum flower petals.
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Use a fingertip or the back of a pencil eraser to stamp a yellow pollen dot in the center of each stamped flower.
