Chinese new year wishing tree

[Rach30]

Have a look at this chinese tradition of throwing orages into a wishing tree and making wishes
http://www.jacekphoto.com/hong_kong/hk75.htm
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/a_wishing_tree.htm
You could print the photos from the top link to make a really nice display .
You could go and throw oranges in your local park (maybe !) but i thought a variation on the theme could be to decorate your own wishing tree . You could collect up some sticks and tie them together or buy some of those ornimental sticks and then decorate with ribbons and tie 'wishes' to it .
For inspiration look at this........
http://www.wishingtree.org.uk/default.html

Just something a bit different really that ties in with chinese new year xx

[angeldelight]

Thanks Rach they are brilliant

Angel xx

[Monkey1]

Thank you. these look great!
I have used the chinese characters from activity village , laminated them then added velcro as a 'dressing' game for chinese new year

[Spangles]

I love the wishing tree idea, there's loads of twigs in our garden at the mo due to the wind so I might go and collect some - they don't go off do they? (Is that a stupid question!!!!)

[sarah707]

That is a lovely idea thanks Rach...

Lorri - they might go a bit off if they are used soggy. I'd give them a day or so by a radiator to dry out and let any creepy crawlies to disappear...

[Spangles]

Thanks Sarah, that's a good idea - I know the leaf collages we did all curled up after a few days and wondered if the twigs might do something weird too!

[miffy]

Thanks Rachel - these look great

Miffy xx

[oakie dokie]

thanks rach for sharing.

hazelx

[deeb66]

Great sites

thanks very much Rach

[charleyfarley]

Thanks for that

Great sites

Carol xx

[nat1664]

Brill

Thank you

Nat

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