Getting a gift for dad doesn’t have to be reserved for a single day in June. However, finding that perfect gift can be tricky. The typical “dad” gifts like watches, golf clubs, and iPads will always be there, but if you want to give something really special to a special dad, there’s nothing more precious than a homemade gift of appreciation.
For this issue, Year Four student Diego, along with his Year Two brother Carlos, make their very own trophy for their dad, David Mayers, Harrow Beijing Key Stage 1 Leader. Mayers proudly pointed out “[The trophy] is made of love”!
What You’ll Need
- Paint
- Cups
- String
- Balloons
- Flour
- Scissors/box cutter knife
- A ruler
- A paint brush
- A pencil
- A marker pen
- Double-sided tape/glue
- Empty bottles
The trophy idea is originally from Harrow Beijing art teacher Karenann Matthews-John
Instructions
Paint the white cup with the yellow paint from inside to outside and up to the brim.
Take the plastic bottle and cut off the upper portion using scissors. Paint the outside of the upper portion of the bottle and the rim of the bottle cup.
Take a piece of paper, and cut it twice lengthwise, to make two strips both 5-6 cm wide. Fold both strips of paper evenly 3 times.
Use a ruler and measure about 4 cm from the top and bottom; mark it with a pencil. Glue the strips of paper on both sides of the painted cup, so that they look like the handles of a trophy.
Put double-sided tape or glue on the lid of the painted bottle and stick it to the bottom of the cup.
Pour flour into an empty water bottle (to make it easier, use a funnel). Blow air into the balloon until it’s about the size of a child’s head, and place it over the lid of the bottle.
Pour the flour into the balloon, and let the air out. This is a very difficult step, so proceed with caution and adult supervision.
Tie the balloon into a knot after all the air is out. Glue or tie the string onto the lip of the balloon and place it into the cup. Put the balloon in the cup.
Paint your dad’s face on the balloon and create the best trophy ever!
Photos: Uni You
This article appeared in the beijingkids November 2019 Beijing Baba issue
