Bruce the Chef

Tiny enough to hold in the palm of your hand, this mini arrangement blooms with cheer.

what you’ll need
Disposable plate
Acrylic enamel paints in white and
other desired color Sea sponge Miniature watering can Color photocopies of
fresh flowers Scissors
Thick white crafts glue Paintbrush
Metallic silver or gold marking pen Small plastic cup

1  Place small amounts of paints on a disposable plate. Moisten the sponge and wring out excess water.
2  Dab sponge lightly in each paint color; dab onto watering can. Continue applying color in this manner until the desired look is achieved. Let dry. Cut out photocopies of flowers. Arrange cutouts as desired on watering can. Glue cutouts in place. Let dry. Thin glue with water; coat the front of the cutouts. Let dry. Accent the edges of the watering can with tiny stripes drawn with a silver or gold marking pen. Trace the flower outline with pen. Let dry. Before placing flowers in the can, place a small plastic cup inside can. Fill with tiny flowers and water.