Okay, so I saw this thing online about making a cherry blossom crystal tree, and I thought, “Hey, that looks cool, I wanna try!” So here’s how it went down.
Gathering the Supplies
First, I grabbed all the stuff I needed. I didn’t want to get halfway through and realize I was missing something, you know?
- Cardboard – I just used an old box.
- Scissors.
- A small dish or plate- for the solution.
- This “Magic Crystal Growing Solution”. You can easily find it on those online shopping websites.
- Some pink and red food coloring.
- A small, bare branch or twig.
Cutting the cardboard
I cut out two tree shapes from the cardboard. Kinda like two flat, wonky Christmas * don’t have to be perfect, don’t worry！ Then I sliced a slit down the middle of one, from the top halfway down, and sliced a slit up the middle of the other, from the bottom halfway up. This way, I could slide them together to make a 3D tree.
Making It Stand
I slotted the two cardboard pieces together, and boom! Instant (kinda flimsy) tree. I used a little bit of tape at the base to help it stand up better, but it wasn’t super necessary.
Adding the “Magic”
I put a little plate and placed the cardboard tree on * I poured the “magic” solution into the plate, making sure the bottom of the cardboard was soaking in it.I just followed the instruction from the solution package.I also added a few drops of pink and red food coloring to the branches of the cardboard tree. I figured this would make the crystals look more like cherry blossoms.
The Waiting Game
This is the hardest part. You gotta wait! I left it overnight, in a spot where my cat wouldn’t knock it over. It takes, like, 6-10 hours for the crystals to fully form. It said that on the box, and it was pretty accurate.
The Blossom Appears!
The next morning, I woke up and, holy moly, it actually worked! The cardboard tree was covered in these fluffy, pinkish crystals. It looked so cool! Like a little miniature cherry blossom tree. Some areas were more crystal-y than others, but overall, I was super happy with how it turned out.
It’s a super easy and fun project, especially if you’re into crafts or just want something pretty to look at. Seriously, if I can do it, anyone can!
