A Maypole Centerpiece

You will need...

A cardboard tube from a roll of paper towels

Heavy cardboard

Paint

Crepe paper in two or three colors (red and white are traditional)

Some small stones

Flowers for decorating

A ruler

Scissors

Tacky glue

Step One - Cut a circle from heavy cardboard about 1 1/4 inches larger than the diameter of the cardboard tube.

Step Two - Glue the cardboard tube to the center of the cardboard circle. Let dry.

Step Three - Paint the cardboard tube and the cardboard circle. Let the paint dry.

Step Four - Cut 2 pieces of each color of crepe paper, the length of the tube. Cut the crepe paper in half length-wise. Glue the crepe paper strips to the top inside of the tube alternating colors.

Step Four - Put some small stones inside the tube to add some weight so that it will not tip over.

Step Six - Decorate the top of your Maypole with flowers and more crepe paper if desired. Enjoy!