Making giant mushroom for a Pixie Hollow party?

My niece is turning 2. We are having a huge Pixie Hollow party, and would like to make giant blades of grass, giant flowers, vines, anything to look like a pixie paradise. How in the world can I make a couple giant mushrooms on a budget? It should support the weight of a child.Making giant mushroom for a Pixie Hollow party?
chicken wire and paper mache' and a few wooden slats for support



then paint it with cheap latex



sounds cute for little girls



the grass can be large cardboard spray paintedMaking giant mushroom for a Pixie Hollow party?
If you can find a place that will sell or give you empty small wire spools locally you can use these as a base..When you are done with them you can donate to locale schools or theater for props.

example here.
http://show-me-wow.com/tuffetmaking.aspx

This is the quickest cheapest,and easiest,sturdiest way to do this from my perspective.
Mushroom/toadstool second option
You can also purchase clay pots maybe whole sale price and paint and put caps on top using your choice of materials..Many options here for time and cost ..

Vines ...can you locate some old grape vines or wild grape vines in your area? If not no worry use a Green shades of Red heart yarn you can braid them if you want for a thicker vine..
or perhaps use old cords/extension we all usually have a few somewhere or pick them up at the dollar tree, and spray paint I would use a duck tape or floral wire to add flowers and leaves or even clay ,just put these on in some form before spraying or hand painting..


Some cheap green fabrics and some fabric hardener will mae those leaves more stiff..

flowers can be tissue paper and or bundles of silk flowers from the dollar tree..

Or if your able cut out large flower petals and dip in fabric stiffener like white glue.. shape and wrap floral wire before drying,can be mod podge or other white glue.. Usually you can get gallons at a teacher or office,school supply store. I buy mine by the gallon..
there is many ways you can make other types of fabric stiffener even good old fashion aqua net hair spray is good in some cases..
http://www.craftbits.com/project/home-ma鈥?/a>

blades of grass use cardboard just make them rounded to avoid injury..
double check everything for non toxic and toxic..wouldn't want a bunch of rashes at the end of the day..

Remember when looking at the finale product..your looking through a child's eyes..for height and imagination..
Have fun..

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