Everyone Blooms in Third Grade

Designed by AccuCut Design Team

It's fun to see your photo displayed in the classroom along with your classmates'. Boost students' self-esteem with these 3-D photo blossoms.

Key Concepts:

Bulletin Boards

Grades:

Pre-K to 6

Curriculum:

Seasonal

Machines:

• MARK IV
  Roller Die Cutting Machine

AccuCut® Dies:

• Border-Leafy #2 Long Cut
• Hexagon
  (Clear Cuts) Small
• Fold-Up Flower #1 Jumbo

Other AccuCut Products:

• Xyron 900 Machine

Other Materials:

• Fine Black Marker
• Variety of Bright Colored Construction Paper
• Student Photos

Tips:

Use the fold-up flower (folded all the way closed) to hold a small gift, such as a mint or chocolate coin.

Instructions:

1. Cut enough green leafy borders to use as flower stems and bulletin board border. Add detail with black marker.
2. Cut each student’s photo with Clear Cuts™ hexagon die.
3. Cut flowers from variety of paper colors. Add detail to edges with black marker. Fold along perforations, but leave somewhat open. Adhere photos to flower centers.
4. Apply adhesive to paper for letters, then cut letters. Cut coordinating background letters and assemble.
5. Attach background paper and pieces to bulletin board as shown.