Make Easy Jungle Palm Trees
Jungle themes are popular for birthday parties, and no jungle is complete without a palm tree. If you are decorating a classroom, school or church function or a birthday party, this decoration is simple enough for children to make. It is inexpensive and will add just the right decor to the party. Add fake coconuts or a cardboard monkey for an even more festive look. These palm trees can also be used with luau themes.
Instructions
1. Place a cardboard carpet roll or PVC pipe in a medium-sized plastic planter filled with sand.
2. Buy a small package of brown paper lunch bags. Use a pair of scissors to trim the closed ends from the bags. Place a bag over the end of the carpet roll or pipe. Scrunch the bag around the bottom of the roll or pipe. Continue adding and scrunching bags until the roll or pipe is covered with bags. This will be the trunk of the tree.
3. Use a pencil to draw large palm leaves on green construction paper or poster board. Draw a thin strip on the end of the leaf that will attach to the trunk of the tree. Cut out the leaves. Fold the strip on the ends of the leaves over and use transparent tape to secure them to the inside of the roll or pipe. Place one or two leaves in the top center of the roll or pipe to stick straight up.
4. Add coconuts to your palm tree. Fill small brown paper lunch bags with old newspaper and shape into a ball. Tie a string around the end of the bag. Place the filled bag beneath the leaves, and tape the end to the outside of the roll or pipe. Repeat to make two to three more coconuts.
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