Making flags

We studied Besty Ross this week in our history lessons, so our Art for the week was making flags out of homemade frosting and graham crackers.

I made the frosting using powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, butter, and a little water. I added food coloring to make the red and blue.

Part of the project was for them to eat their creation when they were done. But I couldn't bring myself to allow them to eat something that contained food coloring - so, the boys were under strict orders not to eat the red or blue frosting. You'll just have to give me a break(food nerd that I am), though. . . considering that it was a stretch that I actually let them eat graham crackers. (which contain both high fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils) I did frost a couple of the graham crackers with the white frosting and let them eat it.

We really enjoyed making our flags. Martin, Aaron, and I each made a flag. Can you tell who made which one? Post your guess in the comment area!