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    Home » paint » Bottle Print Flowers

    Bottle Print Flowers

    Published: Aug 21, 2011 · Modified: Apr 13, 2022 by Vicky

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    Our recycling bin is usually filled with boxes, containers and bottles.  I confess that I often raid it to find materials for crafting with the kids.  Yup, nothing but the best for my kids.  When I was visiting another blog and saw Flower Prints From Soda Bottles I knew I wanted to try it and add my own spin to it. And I knew just where to look for some free art supplies. These Bottle Print Flowers are a great way to more use of a plastic bottle.

    Bottle Print Flowers - Simple to create eye catching art using recycled soda bottles.

    WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE BOTTLE PRINT FLOWERS?

    • Empty plastic bottles (we used one liter, two liter and pint bottles)
    • Tempera paint
    • Tray
    • Large white paper
    • Green construction paper
    • Glue
    bottles for an art project

    HOW DO YOU MAKE BOTTLE FLOWERS?

    I squirted 4 colors of paint on a tray (you could use less or more, but my girls sometimes get overwhelmed with too many choices).

    paint on a tray

    I showed the kids how they could hold a bottle and dip it in the paint so that the bottom of the bottle would get thoroughly coated.  Then we pressed the bottles onto the paper to make our bottle print flowers.  I liked that I used the different bottles because each one had a different bottom which resulted in a nice variety of flowers.

    making bottle print flowers
    how to make bottle print flowers

    We are big Disney theme park fans in our house and A already sees hidden Mickeys everywhere.  Maybe the brainwashing is working!  I had to laugh when she made some prints and said "look, it's a Mickey head!"  That's my girl!

    making bottle print flowers with paint.

    They did many, many bottle print flowers and I almost ran out of places to put all the drying pictures. This ended up being a 2 day project since I got the idea that it would be cute to add some stems and grass to our paintings when they had dried.  So the next day, I taped another piece of paper to their finished paintings and drew some stems on the flowers.  If you have an older child you could have them draw the stems.  I think pipe cleaners glued on the paper would make adorable stems too.  For the grass I gave the girls some green construction paper to tear.

    tearing paper

    I then provided the girls with some recycled applesauce cups filled with Elmer's glue and a water color paint brush.  They carefully glued the torn "grass" on the bottom of the paper.

    kid making bottle print flowers
    painting bottle print flowers

    See how careful they are being?  Well that lasted about 3 minutes and then they started being un-careful and just putting the grass wherever they darn well pleased.  Luckily they ran out of green paper before they could cover up the all the prints.  Maybe the grass had just been mowed and a strong wind came along and blew it everywhere.  Yes!  Now that I think about it that must be what they were trying to convey.  My daughters are geniuses!

    painted bottle print flowers

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    For boys and girls:

    These Young Woodworkers Kits have everything your little builder needs to create crafts and toys they can enjoy, while learning important woodworking skills along the way. Your child's first three kits will include 5 kid-sized, high-quality tools they'll use again and again. A new woodworking project is delivered every four weeks, with a new and exciting skill to master. Each project teaches a real world skill that kids will use for years to come.

    For more flower activities check out:      

    • Tissue Paper Flower Art Activity
    • Flower Activities for Kids
    • Handprint Flower Craft
    • Making Sponge Flowers
    • 10 Flower Activities
    • Fruity Pebbles Flower Craft
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    1. Scather

      August 21, 2011 at 5:44 am

      Cute art! I'm following you back from scathingweekly.blogspot.com <3 Scather

    2. Kim

      August 21, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      such great ideas!

      Im following you back from Gilmorekozlen.blogspot.com

    3. Shannon

      August 21, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      For your torn paper collage - my daughters primary teacher would keep a tote filled with all the years paper scraps and one of the last projects he would do was torn paper art. They could make what ever they wanted but the couldn't use scissors. It was pretty fun and a great way to recycle and reuse all those odds and ends that pile up! And my blog is http://asurvivorsguidetomotherhood.blogspot.com

    4. Vicky

      August 21, 2011 at 4:36 pm

      Scather, Thanks so much!

    5. Vicky

      August 21, 2011 at 4:36 pm

      Kim, thanks for the follow!

    6. Vicky

      August 21, 2011 at 4:37 pm

      Shannon, that must have been a big tote her teacher had! Will check you out for sure. Thanks for stopping by and for the idea.

    7. Jill

      August 21, 2011 at 4:41 pm

      Cute! I'm stopping by via the Lots of Lovin' Weekend Hop. Thanks for Following at Frugal Plus 🙂 I now Follow your blog as well via GFC.

      ~ Jill
      http://www.frugalplus.com/

    8. Debi Gerhart

      August 21, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      That's a cute project.

      I am following back The Spring Mount 6 Pack.

      http://thespringmount6pack.com

    9. Vicky

      August 21, 2011 at 10:37 pm

      Jill, thanks for the follow!

    10. Vicky

      August 21, 2011 at 10:38 pm

      Debi, thanks for the follow!

    11. Andrea

      August 22, 2011 at 3:12 am

      Your kids are so lucky. Crafts at our house consist of coloring books and finger paint. Following back from the hop!

    12. Michelle

      August 22, 2011 at 5:01 am

      What a cute idea! Love it! Thanks for stopping by the Sit and Relax weekend hop again!

    13. Mom of 12

      August 22, 2011 at 7:51 am

      So much fun! My five-year-old would love that!
      Sandy

    14. Kristin

      August 22, 2011 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, I am a new follower!

    15. Reese Milania

      August 22, 2011 at 5:35 pm

      Hi VICKY it's http://www.reesemilania.blogspot.com following you back. 🙂

    16. Asia

      August 22, 2011 at 8:33 pm

      thanks for stopping by my blog and i am your new follower

    17. Jacque

      August 22, 2011 at 10:49 pm

      Vicky,

      Thanks for stopping by and following my blog.

      You have a lot of cute ideas to do with kids! Being a former preschool teacher, now a stay-at-home-mom I will definitely be using some of these fun crafty ideas with my kids. Especially the 2 liter flower painting project! That looks like a lot of fun!

      I am proud to be your newest follower!

      I do have a link party every Sunday that goes for a few days throughout the week. I would love it if you stopped by and shared some of your fun ideas with the ladies over there. Most of them are all stay-at-home moms too. I'm sure they would be completely inspired to try out some of your projects with their little ones too.

      Thanks again,

      Jacque @ Jacque's Soda Parlor
      thesodaparlor.blogspot.com

    18. Coupon Saving Sista

      August 23, 2011 at 1:16 am

      Thank you for stopping by and becoming a follower! I've returned the favor.

    19. May

      August 23, 2011 at 7:28 am

      Thanks for linking up at Monday mingle hop, following back. I love the creativity and i look forward being part of your blog.

    20. Free Things Brit

      August 23, 2011 at 6:30 pm

      I'm following back! Thanks!

    21. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:03 pm

      Andrea, LOL! Thanks for coming by!

    22. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:04 pm

      Michelle, thanks for checking us out!

    23. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:11 pm

      Sandy, thanks! Following you back!

    24. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      Kristin, thanks for following!

    25. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      Reese, thanks - love your blog!

    26. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      Asia, thanks for following Mess For Less.

    27. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      Jacque, Thanks for the follow! I'll be sure check out you Sunday link up.

    28. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      Coupon Saving Sista, Thanks for much for the visit!

    29. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:16 pm

      May, thanks so much for checking us out.

    30. Vicky

      August 23, 2011 at 8:16 pm

      Brit, thanks so much for the follow back.

    31. Working Mommy

      August 23, 2011 at 8:18 pm

      Such a great project!! I wish my kiddos were old enough to appreciate all of your great ideas!

      WM

    32. Mindie Hilton

      August 23, 2011 at 10:25 pm

      New follower with GFC. Thanks for visiting Bacon Time and your comment on my angry bird cupcakes. The cupcakes were for my sons 9th birthday but I made the mistake while waiting for an appointment one day and let my 2 year old play, now he always wants mommies cell phone. Looks like a lot of fun ideas on your site, can't wait to see more. Would love for you to link up at my any linky goes party. It is still up if you want to link up but starts each Friday Afternoon.

    33. Sarah

      August 24, 2011 at 3:11 am

      Torn paper can be used for so much. I make landscapes with my students actually. They love them!

    34. Hines-Sight

      August 24, 2011 at 10:56 am

      Vicky.
      As a parent, I'm going to say that your blog is wonderful. Thank you so much for reaching out to me, so that I could come and see your blog. I really like your ideas.

      I am not a craft mom at all. Don't like to do it, but I think I will honestly do some things on here. It is so refreshing. I am definitely doing the fruit loop thing today for my son. We don't have fruit loops, but I"m hoping cheerios will work.

      Many thanks. I'm following you as well.

    35. Material Girl Green

      August 24, 2011 at 10:20 pm

      Vicky, I'm following you back from http://materialgirlgreen.blogspot.com

      Great idea for an activity! Next time they do this activity, you can encourage them to make ABA or AABB patterns with the colors to develop their cognitive skills!

    36. Vicky

      August 25, 2011 at 12:31 am

      Working mommy, they will be before you know it. Thanks for following!

    37. Vicky

      August 25, 2011 at 12:34 am

      Mindie, thanks! I am sure my kids will be into angry birds soon enough. Who knew it was so easy to make those fun cupcakes. I will check out the link up.

    38. Vicky

      August 25, 2011 at 12:35 am

      Sarah, you do amazing work with your students. They are lucky to have you. Thanks for commenting!

    39. Vicky

      August 25, 2011 at 12:40 am

      Hines Sight, Thanks for the kind words. Really if I can do it anyone can. I am not the perfect mom with perfect projects but I figure if they have some fun, learn something and kill some time then I'm happy.

    40. Vicky

      August 25, 2011 at 12:42 am

      Material Girl, Thanks for the idea! Sounds like a good extension for next time.

    41. Jenny

      August 25, 2011 at 2:58 am

      How fun! My boys are a little older and don't like crafts as much, but my older DS does like to draw. He's recently been into drawing two people/things and making them "VS" each other--who will win? LOL, that's a boy for you 🙂

      Thanks for the visit!
      Jenny
      Full Cart Full Wallet

    42. Theresa

      August 25, 2011 at 3:21 am

      Thanks for stopping by and following! I will pass some of your great craft ideas on to my children for the grandkids!

      I am now following you back.
      chatterfromtexas.blogspot.com
      http://www.notecardsandphotosbytheresa.com

    43. Semper Wifey

      August 25, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      Wow! You are so creative! I love your blog and am a new follower!

      Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! 🙂

    44. Jessica @FoundtheMarbles

      August 26, 2011 at 2:31 am

      What a cute idea!

    45. Krafty Max Originals

      August 26, 2011 at 2:05 pm

      Wonderful ideas and crafts!

      Hop'in by from 'Thoughtful Thursday Blog Hop'. I'm following your blog now, wont you please come and follow me back?? ~KM

      Krafty Max Originals

    46. Vicky

      August 26, 2011 at 8:12 pm

      Jenny, thank you for stopping by!

    47. Vicky

      August 26, 2011 at 8:12 pm

      Theresa, I hope your grandchildren enjoy them.

    48. Vicky

      August 26, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      Semper Wifey, thanks for the follow!

    49. Vicky

      August 26, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      Jessica, thanks I love your site.

    50. Vicky

      August 26, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      Krafty Max, thanks I am following back.

    51. Christy

      August 30, 2011 at 3:16 pm

      This is adorable. I always need more craft ideas for my kiddos. I'm following you back! Thanks so much, can't wait to see what I learn from you. 🙂

    52. Denise McDonough

      August 31, 2011 at 1:56 am

      Sorry I am just getting to gfc now with the hurricane and all I am so behind...
      Thanks for coming over to mommy2nanny3doggy1

    53. Vicky

      September 01, 2011 at 7:11 pm

      Christy, thanks for coming by and looking around!

    54. Vicky

      September 01, 2011 at 7:12 pm

      Denise, hope everything is okay there and you guys are back to normal.

    55. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com

      September 05, 2011 at 4:33 pm

      Vicky - thanks for the nice comment on my site and for becoming a fan 🙂 Your site is incredible! How do you have over 100 followers after just starting to blog? Thats amazing! I look forward to seeing what you post next!

    56. Mindy

      September 17, 2011 at 12:30 am

      Sooo, I'm pretty sure my kids would want to live at your house. I've been scrolling through all your projects and you have a TON!!!! I'm subscribing in Google Reader. :o)

    57. Heavenly Blossoms

      September 23, 2011 at 12:46 am

      This is soo cool, thanks for my stopping by my Heavenly Blossoms blog!!! I am so grateful thank you stopped by, your blog is the first that I have come across of its kind! I will definitely take these ideas into action with my 20 m/o!!! Following your awesome blog now!

    58. RonanLeo

      April 16, 2022 at 4:23 pm

      thank you so much for this impressive website me and my family loved this contentedness and penetration

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