Spring is here, flowers are blooming and grass is growing. Create this silly grass hut with leftover seed. And tell Dad he won’t have to mow this grass.

GRASS HUT

Supplies:
4 new standard kitchen sponges in various colors
Ruler
Permanent marker
Scissors
Large plastic food storage container
Spray bottle of water
1/2 cup grass seed
Floral pins

Directions:

1. Wet the sponges slightly to create a good growing surface.

2. Use the ruler to mark the halfway point on the sponge you will use for your roof. Insert the pointed end of the scissors into the side of the sponge and cut along the line to create a hinge. Do not cut the two sides in half.

3. Measure and divide the side wall in half to create two pieces.

4. Cut a sponge in half for the front and back walls. Cut a door out of the front and cut the tops into peaks to meet the roofline.

5. Divide the last sponge in half lengthwise and cut a small section the length of the house out of each one, then “wrap” around the walls of the house.

6. Fit all the pieces together and secure with floral pins, attaching the roof to the sides then the front and back walls. Attach the lawn last.

7. Place the house on an upturned lid of a plastic container. Spray the house and sprinkle grass seeds on the surfaces.

8. Keep the house moist, warm and well-lit. Place the container over the house but leave it ajar on the lid to prevent mold. When your grass needs mowing, remove the cover.

Directions from familyfun.go.com
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