Step-by-step

Step 1
If possible, spray outdoors with a large protective cover placed underneath. Ensure the paper plates are dry and free from dust. Now for the spraying: we recommend using both horizontal and vertical strokes to ensure an even coverage. Allow to dry thoroughly.

Step 2
Cut out pieces of white paper to fit the frames. We recommend practising on a sheet of paper first to see which styles you like best. The edding 1800 profipen is good for very fine lettering and outlines, while the edding 1340 brushpen has a very flexible brush nib that's superb for sweeping lines. Play around with the spacing and height of the letters. There are no set rules – anything goes! For some extra touches, use the edding 1200 colourpen to add shading or dainty decorative features such as flourishes and dots.

Step 3
Stick the finished designs onto their background using a piece of masking tape. With the aid of the needle, fasten the test tubes to the plate using a piece of ribbon. Hang the pictures on the wall and place the flowers in their mini vases.
Products and materials
Other materials
- A selection of rectangular decorative paper plates
- White paper, pencil, scissors
- Masking tape, large needle and ribbon to secure the test tubes
- Large protective cover for your work area
- Test tubes and single flower stems
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