Craft of the Week: Muffin Bouquet for Mother's Day, May Day or Teacher Appreciation

Materials Used:

• Tin can
• Fabric (large enough to wrap can)
• Fabric glue
• Ribbon
• Artificial flower petals, optional
• Brass fasteners, optional
• Bamboo skewers
• Paper mini-muffin liners (extra)
• Freshly baked mini-muffins
• An orange (one that fits in the bottom of the tin can)
• Green ribbon or yarn, optional

Instructions:

1. Cut and wrap tin can with fabric.  See these instructions for creating a fabric wrapped vase for further details.  Decorate vase with coordinating ribbon by wrapping and tying a bow.
2. Place an orange in the bottom of the tin vase. Insert blunt ends of skewers into the fruit to form the stems for the bouquet.
3. If using artificial flower petals, pierce each petal toward the narrower end with a sharp knife.  Arrange petals into a flower and secure each bloom with a brass fastener (through the holes that were pierced). Place a muffin on each bloom and poke skewer through the bloom and half way through the muffin.  Tie a length of green ribbon or yarn around the stems to add greenery if desired.
4. If not delivering the muffin bouquet immediately, remove muffins and store in a tightly closed container to keep them moist.  Reassemble the bouquet by adding the muffins shortly before giving the muffin bouquet.

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