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Awesome art and craft (Book 2) Published by R.I.C. Publications® 2015 Copyright© Miya Maeda 2015 ISBN 978-1-922116-23-9 RIC–6599 Titles available in this series: Awesome art and craft (Book 1) Awesome art and craft (Book 2) Awesome art and craft (Book 3) Published by: R.I.C. Publications® Pty Ltd PO Box 332, Greenwood Western Australia 6924 Distributed by: UK/Ireland Prim-Ed Publishing Marshmeadows New Ross Co. Wexford Republic of Ireland USA Didax Education 395 Main Street Rowley MA 01969 USA

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Foreword Awesome art and craft is a three-book collection of vibrantly creative and uniquely inventive art and craft projects for children.

Featuring stunning, full-colour photography and an innovative design, the series encourages children of all ages to develop, explore and enhance their visual arts experience.

Each book is tailored to suit a specific age range: • Book 1 – Ages 4–5 • Book 2 – Ages 6–7 • Book 3 – Ages 8–11 In addition, many projects include instructions on how to extend and improve the activities for older students or how to simplify them for younger ages.

Contents Art basics: An introduction .................................. iv – ix

Rainbow pot .................................................... 46–47

Paper cutting ........................................................ 2–8

Tissue box treasure chest ................................. 48–49

Crepe paper flower rosettes ................................. 9–11

Gingerbread house .......................................... 50–51

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C.Pub l i ca t i o........................................... ns Jet pack backpack 52–53 Sunflower .........................................................14–15 dragon puppet Flying .......................................

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Patty paper flowers ...........................................12–13

Folding flower card ...........................................16–17

Ball and cup catcher ........................................ 56–57

3D fabric and foam art ......................................18–19

UFO ................................................................ 58–59

Stained glass snowflakes ..................................20–21

Cellophane tea lights ....................................... 60–61

Silver snowflakes ..............................................22–23

Mosaic solar lights ........................................... 62–63

Crepe paper Christmas tree ...............................24–26

Wacky wigs ..................................................... 64–65

Garden life .......................................................27–29

Gladiator helmet .............................................. 66–67

Coffee cup money boxes ...................................30–32

Folding football card ........................................ 68–70

Sydney Opera House ....................................... 33–35

Jump frog ....................................................... 71–72

Aluminium foil embossing ................................ 36–37

Lovebirds ..........................................................73–74

Astronaut ........................................................ 38–39

Sea aquarium ................................................. 75–77

Deep sea diver ................................................ 40–41

Templates ....................................................... 78–90

Paper plate basket ........................................... 42–43

Notes .............................................................. 91–92

Paper plate handbags ...................................... 44–45

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Art basics: An introduction Paper and card Types of papers used in this series: Coloured photocopier paper: Sold in reams of 500 sheets. Usually available in a good range of bright colours.

Coloured card stock: Any inexpensive basic card, around 210 gsm (grams per square metre) in weight.

Prisma paper: Better quality, thicker card with deep colours and a good tooth for drawing. (‘Tooth’ refers to the roughness of the paper surface.)

Glossy origami squares: Thin, inexpensive craft paper with a bright, glossy coloured surface and white backing. Squares are usually around 25 cm x 25 cm and sold in packets of 360. Single-sided origami paper is ideal for tearing crafts as it reveals the white backing along the edge of the tear.

Box card: Use the flat sides of cereal boxes for backing card, collage or stencils. It is heavier than card stock but light enough to cut with scissors.

Tissue paper: Very thin, semi-transparent paper, good for papier-mâché and general crafts.

Crepe paper: Thin, slightly stretchy paper, good for steamers and general crafts.

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Paper collage Create visual interest in collage by varying the edge quality of the paper pieces.

In the example pictured, the sky is created by tearing and gluing strips of torn blue papers across the top of the page. The torn edges create organic lines and naturalistic forms. This is juxtaposed with the hard scissor-cut edge of the green horizon. The green and blues are unified by their shade (i.e. they sit close together on the colour wheel), yet they provide interesting contrast in their edge qualities.

A sense of depth and perspective is achieved by placing the deeper, more saturated colour tones at the top and bottom of the page.

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Art basics: An introduction Strong bonds

Glue sticks: Good quality glue sticks adhere better and last longer.

Encourage children to conserve their glue stick by only applying glue to the edges. Use scrap paper to lean on when applying the glue. To prevent unwanted fingermarks and smearing, place a piece of baking or greaseproof paper over the item you are attaching and rub it down.

Greaseproof paper is a handy tool when using adhesives. It has a nonstick surface which will repel most glues.

Staplers: Many of the projects in this series require stapling. For arts and crafts, a hand clamp stapler (illustrated) is more efficient and easier to use than the desktop variety.

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Colour contrasts Enhance an image by adding a small section of striking colour contrasts.

On a separate sheet of paper, glue a collection of torn papers in similar colour shades. Then trace and cut it into a geometric shape.

The irregular edges of the torn papers contrast with the precise cut edge of the circle.

In addition to edge and textural contrasts, the yellows and oranges of the sun stand out against the cool blue shades of the sky.

Despite being very different colours, the sun and sky remain unified by the repetition of the torn paper design. www.ricpublications.com.au R.I.C. Publications®

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Art basics: An introduction Repetition The tree design pictured below is cut from a paint-patterned sheet. Brush coloured paint over a sheet of white paper and work back into the wet paint with the back of a pencil.

The loose organic swirls of the painted piece contrast with the precise scissor-cut edge and the flat colour fields in the background.

The edge quality and shape of the tree top is repeated in the white clouds.

This method of shape and style repetition helps to balance the composition by tying different parts of the image together. The similarity of the shapes draws the eye across the page.

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Texture Another method of adding variety and interest to an image is to combine materials that have contrasting textures.

In the example pictured below, the triangular, geometric trees contrast in shape and style with the background collage.

Additionally, the tree in the foreground is cut from green corrugated card. This adds a raised, textural element to the image. The three trees are unified in colour and shape but vary in texture.

Overlapping the tree shapes is a simple technique to suggest depth and distance.

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Art basics: An introduction Colour unity

Colour saturation

Cellophane is a thin, transparent coloured film. Laying cellophane over other colours changes their appearance.

Colour saturation refers to how intense or vivid a colour appears.

In the example pictured below, the overlaying of green cellophane ties all the different shades together and helps delineate the land from the sky.

Interesting visual contrasts can be achieved by juxtaposing colours with varying saturation levels.

In the example pictured below, the green bush has a low saturation—meaning it is closer to a pastel shade. It contrasts and complements the background, which is a much more intense and deeply saturated green.

Despite both the bush and background being similar in hue, the difference in saturation makes the bush stand out against the background.

Adding vivid green sequins echoes the saturated hue of the background.

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Hot glue guns

Hot glue guns are a handy art room tool as they provide an instant, strong bond. The glue stick is heated in the gun and flows out of the tip when the trigger is squeezed.

As the name suggests, the glue is extremely hot and can cause burns. Therefore, these guns should only be used by an adult.

Storage Store small items such as beads, sequins and craft sticks in disposable takeaway containers.

They stack neatly and the contents can be viewed through the sides.

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Art basics: An introduction Dimensions Add 3D texture to an artwork by attaching elements that project from the surface.

In the example below, small dots of PVA glue are applied to the bottom of the grass stems so the grass points remain raised above the surface.

Overlapping the different colours of grass creates depth.

Creative cutting The tree featured in the centre of the landscape is comprised of several discs of green crepe paper.

Crepe paper is a handy craft resource. It is easy to cut, inexpensive and available in a wide range of bright colours.

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C.Publ i cat i ons To cut several shapes the same size, hold two or more pieces of folded crepe paper together and cut the o rr ev i ew p uber p o se stypes on ypaper •such as shape from the whole• wadf of paper.

This cutting method can used with other of l thin tissue or wrapping paper. It is a handy technique for quickly preparing a class set of paper shapes.

Crepe is slightly malleable and can be lightly stretched. This warps the pieces and makes them stand out from the page.

The tree is constructed out of three different shades of green, but is unified by the repetition of shape and form.

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Art basics: An introduction Visual art Visual art is about creative exploration; it is not about the finished product.

The projects in this series are intended to inspire artistic expression and innovation. It is not important to replicate the standards shown or even complete each exercise to its fullest extent.

Competency in art and craft is a practised skill like any other. Learning to translate our experiences into a visual language takes time, effort and enthusiasm.

But it is a journey well worth travelling and one that never ends.

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Paper cutting

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Preparation

Learn how to cut neatly formed paper shapes with some simple folding techniques.

Use thin craft or wrapping paper, as some shapes require cuts through many layers.

Use the shapes for collage, card making or decoration.

Split pins, paper fasteners or brads are small brass fasteners with a flat top and two flat, pronged legs. Available in different sizes, they can be usually be found at an art and craft or stationery store.

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Materials • thin craft paper – such as origami, tissue or crepe • scissors • split pins • glue stick

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Paper cutting Four-pointed star

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Take a coloured paper square.

Fold the sheet in half to make a rectangle.

Fold it in half again to make a square.

Fold a triangle up as pictured using two of them from layers of paper. Turn the sheet over and repeat.

Make a diagonal cut opposite to the point where all the folds meet.

Unfold the cut piece to reveal the star.

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Paper cutting Eight-pointed star

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Fold it in half again to make a square.

Turn over and repeat on the other side.

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Take a coloured paper square.

Fold the sheet in half to make a rectangle.

Fold a triangle up as pictured.

Fold the triangle in half again, as pictured

Make a diagonal cut opposite the point where all the folds meet.

Unfold the eight-pointed star.

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Paper cutting Six-pointed star

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Fold the paper in half.

With the fold at the bottom, make a fold approximately one-third of the way across.

Fold the other side over.

Turn over and fold the whole piece in half.

Press down along the fold.

Make a diagonal cut opposite the point where all the folds meet.

Unfold the six-pointed star.

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Paper cutting Sixteen petal flower

Repeat steps 1–5 of eight-pointed star. Instead of a diagonal slice, cut a petal shape.

Cut both sides of the petal opposite the point where all the folds meet.

Unfold the flower.

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Zigzag

To make rounded petals, cut a rounded shape rather than a pointed one.

Unfold the flower.

Roll the page into a tube about 2 cm in diameter.

Press the tube down to flatten.

Cut diagonal strips from the end of the flattened paper tube.

Unfold to reveal a zigzag paper strip.

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Paper cutting

Glue the paper strips to a contrasting background to create an interesting design.

Diamond chain

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Cut triangles from the flattened paper tube.

Make sure all the corners remains joined along one folded edge.

Unfold.

Heart chain

Cut a curve from the top of the flattened paper tube.

Cut a diagonal underneath the curve. Make sure the corner remains joined.

Unfold the heart chain.

Free-form chain

Experiment with different types of cuts to produce a variety of shapes and strips. www.ricpublications.com.au R.I.C. Publications®

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Paper cutting Patty paper flower

Flatten out a patty paper.

Fold in half.

Fold in half again.

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Fold the patty paper in half four times.

Cut a rounded diagonal opposite the point where all the folds meet.

Unfold to reveal a patty paper flower.

Use a sharp pencil to punch a small hole into the centre of a variety of cut star shapes.

(Place a blob of plasticine under the paper).

Join all the shapes in the centre with a split pin and attach them to a coloured sheet of card.

Use coloured papers and a length of plastic straw to add leaves and a stem.

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Crepe paper flower rosettes

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Notes Make a realistic looking flower out of crepe paper and selfadhesive foam.

This lifelike flower shape is formed by layering, overlapping and spiralling the petals around the circle base.

This project could be adapted to make a 3D Mother’s Day card or a collaborative classroom garden mural.

Preparation This project requires medium cutting skills. For faster completion, supply pre-cut flower petals.

Use sharp scissors and cut many layers of crepe paper at a time.

Younger children may find it easier to simply attach the petals without stretching. See Steps 11–18.

Crepe paper is a handy and inexpensive art resource. It is light and pliable but heavy enough to resist tearing.

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Materials • crepe paper • self-adhesive craft foam or self-adhesive plastic • bead, sequin or small circle for flower centre • scissors • glue stick • coloured and white card • self-adhesive plastic (for simple version) • pompom, bead or similar (for simple version) • Crepe paper flower rosettes template (page 78)

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Crepe paper flower rosettes

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Trace and cut a circle from the craft foam.

The larger the circle, the larger the flower will be. The circle pictured is 7 cm in diameter.

The crepe paper pictured comes packaged in a folded roll. Leave it folded and cut a 4-cm strip from the bottom.

Cut petals shapes from the strip—two large, and one small (for the inside of the flower).

Decrease the layers if it is too thick to cut.

Peel the backing from the craft foam circle.

Take one of the large petals. With the bottom of the petal toward you, place both thumbs, side by side, on the centre and stretch it by rolling your thumbs inwards. This gives the petal its rounded shape.

Stick the bottom edge of the petal to the outer circumference of the sticky foam circle.

Continue around the circumference of the circle, overlapping each petal as you go.

Repeat with another large petal and overlap it slightly over the first petal.

Add another layer of petals just inside the first layer and continue this way until you reach the centre.

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Use the smallest petals for the last rings around the centre point. You may wish to add a button, sequin or small circle of paper to form the centre point of the flower.

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Crepe paper flower rosettes

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Simple version

Trace a circle in the centre of a piece of card and cut it out.

Cut a piece of adhesive plastic large enough to fit over the circle. Peel off the backing and stick it to the back of the card, covering the hole. The sticky side should face out to the front of the card.

Cut out the crepe paper petals.

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Stick them around the circumference of the sticky circle, overlapping and moving to the centre.

Add a pompom, bead or similar to form the centre of the flower.

Template card version

Photocopy the template on page 78 onto white card and cut out the circle.

Stick a piece of adhesive plastic onto the back of the picture, covering the circle as in Step 2 of the simple version.

Make a crepe flower using one of the techniques provided. Colour the picture to finish. www.ricpublications.com.au R.I.C. Publications®

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Patty paper flowers

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Notes Make a beautiful bouquet of vibrant blossoms using patty papers and pipe-cleaners.

These colourful flowers are constructed using simple folding and cutting techniques.

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Preparation This project requires medium cutting skills. To simplify, simply thread the patty papers onto the pipe-cleaner without cutting them into a flower shape.

Add an extra sensory dimension by spraying the flowers with a floral scent.

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coloured patty papers pipe-cleaners green straws scissors beads

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Patty paper flowers

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To make a petal, start by flattening out a patty paper.

Fold it in half …

… then into quarters …

… and finally into eighths.

Cut a semicircle from the top of the folded patty pan.

Unfold the patty paper pan. Make as many petals as you wish. The flower pictured is constructed out of five papers.

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Kink the top of the pipe-cleaner to stop the petal slipping off the end. Alternatively, thread a bead onto the top of the pipe-cleaner.

Using the folds as a guide find the centre of the petal/pan and push the other end of the pipe-cleaner through the middle.

Repeat with the remainder of the petals.

To make the leaves, fold a green patty paper into eighths. Instead of cutting a semicircle, cut a pointed leaf shape.

Unfold the leaf.

Cut a small piece of green straw and thread it onto the pipe-cleaner.

Then thread on a green leaf.

Add more leaves and straws.

Kink the end of the pipe-cleaner so the pieces do not fall off.

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Sunflower

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Notes The crepe paper petals of this sunflower pop out from the page, creating a realistic, three-dimensional flower shape.

Crepe paper is a handy resource for this kind of project as it can be stretched and manipulated to resemble natural looking petals.

Preparation

Materials

Any self-adhesive material can be used for this project. Pictured is the self-adhesive plastic used for book covering. Some craft foams come with an adhesive backing.

Alternatively, stick strips of thick tape over the back of the hole.

A sheet of baking paper on the table— under the hole—will prevent the selfadhesive plastic from sticking to the table and will come away easily from the baking paper.

To prepare this project ahead of time, cut out the circles, attach the self-adhesive and store them with small sheets of baking paper in between the adhesive parts.

• A3 card • yellow crepe paper • self-adhesive plastic or foam • baking paper • drawing media • scissors • brown tissue paper or brown card • craft knife • markers, pencils for colouring template • Sunflower template (see page 79)

The petals can also be attached without stretching if some children find this step too difficult.

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Sunflower

Sketch and colour sunflower leaves and a stalk at the bottom of the card. Draw a circle at the top. (Alternatively, enlarge and copy the template provided.)

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Cut out the circle.

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Attach a piece of self-adhesive plastic or foam to the back of the page, covering the circle. Place the baking paper on the other side to stop the plastic sticking to the table.

Cut out some long petal shapes from the yellow crepe paper. For a classroom project, cut many petals from the folded piece of crepe.

To make the petals stand out from the page slightly, stretch them by placing your thumbs at the base of the petal. Gently roll your thumbs inwards to stretch the crepe.

Stick the ends of the petals to the circumference of the sticky circle. Slightly overlap each petal over the last as you move around the edge.

Once you have completed a row around the edge, repeat the same technique just in from the outer row of petals.

Attach two or three rings of yellow petals. Roll little balls of brown tissue and attach them to the centre of the sunflower.

(Or, attach a circle of brown card.)

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Folding flower card

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Notes Make a pop-up flower card with a special message that reveals itself as you unfold the petals.

Preparation This project requires medium cutting skills. To make a class set, cut out a master flower template and trace it onto coloured card.

To simplify this project, use coloured markers, pencils or crayons to decorate the petals and background.

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Materials • • • • •

coloured card and paper scissors marker glue stick Folding flower card template (see page 80)

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Folding flower card

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Print the flower template onto card and cut it out.

Decorate the petals.

Fold a sheet of A4 card or paper in half.

Glue a green wavy strip along the bottom of one half.

Add a stem and leaves.

Glue the back of the flower’s centre circle to the card.

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Do not glue the petals down. Fold these into the centre.

Fold all the petals into the middle.

Write the message on a separate sheet of paper and divide the words into seven sections—one for the back of each petal.

Write one word on each petal in order, beginning with the first word of the message.

You may need to write more than one word onto each petal if it is longer than seven words.

Add a word as you fold each petal.

Write the last part of the message on the centre of the flower.

Refold the flower so that when it is unfolded the words will be read in the correct order.

Fold the cover over the flower and decorate.

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3D Fabric and foam art

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Materials

Try this unusual method of building an image with coloured scraps of fabric and packing foam.

Recycle Styrofoam™ packing sheets—often found in flat-packed furniture and appliances.

The result is similar in style to the Impressionistic method of painting.

The foam does not need to be flat necessarily. A 3D foam shape will produce an interesting fabric sculpture using this technique.

• Styrofoam™ sheet or block • fabric scraps roughly cut into 5 cm squares (thin fabric works best) • sharp pencil • pencil/marker for drawing design • craft knife (for 3D sculpture)

The Impressionists created images with visible, painterly brush strokes.

This project requires some time to pre-cut all the fabric pieces but the end result is well worth the effort.

Using a thin poly-cotton type fabric, make small snips along the edge and tear it into long thin strips. Then cut the strips into small squares.

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3D Fabric and foam art

Sketch a design onto the foam sheet. Keep the design simple with large, basic shapes.

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Lay a fabric piece on the foam and push it into the foam with the pencil.

Keep adding pieces of fabric until all the foam is covered. The closer you place the pieces together, the more effective the end result will be.

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If you do not have any flat sheets of foam, use foam packing to make a three-dimensional sculptural piece. Use a sharp blade to cut the foam into pieces.

Use the pencil to push pieces of fabric into the foam.

Work your way over the surface of the foam, tightly packing the fabric pieces together until the foam block is covered. www.ricpublications.com.au R.I.C. Publications®

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Stained glass snowflakes

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Preparation

Add a colourful twist to white paper snowflakes with coloured cellophane and book-covering contact.

Cellophane can be difficult for children to cut—especially with blunt scissors.

By layering transparent cellophane colours, new shades and colour combinations are revealed.

These snowflakes make attractive window decorations or hangings.

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Pre-cut the cellophane and place each colour into a different container.

Materials • • • •

coloured cellophane clear contact scissors white paper circles or squares

For a simpler snowflake, fold the white paper into quarters rather than eighths.

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Stained glass snowflakes

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Fold the paper circle into eights (or quarters for easier cutting).

Cut some simple shapes from the side.

Gently unfold and flatten.

Fold a strip of contact in half. Peel the backing off one-half only.

Attach the cellophane pieces onto the sticky side.

Keep layering the cellophane until the surface is covered. Overlap the edges.

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Stick down the snowflake.

Carefully fold the contact in half so the snowflake covers the cellophane.

Trim the edges.

The snowflakes can be hung from the ceiling …

or placed on a window for a different effect.

Suggestions

Paper doily

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Silver snowflake (see page 22)

Torn pieces of coloured tissue paper instead of cellophane

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Silver snowflakes

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Preparation

This is a simple variation on the classic folded and cut paper snowflake. Instead of paper, use a silver foil cake case or patty paper.

Medium to fine cutting skills are required for this project.

The finished snowflakes can be hung on strings from the ceiling, pasted to coloured card or laminated.

Younger children may find it easier to leave the pan folded into quarters instead of eighths.

Foil cake cases often have a white paper liner. Use these to practise with, or fold them together and make a matching white and silver snowflake.

The more sections you remove from the folded patty paper, the more intricate and fragile the design will become. Laminating will increase the durability of the snowflakes.

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Materials • large foil cake cases (patty papers) • scissors • paper to place over snowflake to flatten • glue stick • coloured paper or card • baking paper • string • paperclips • laminator and sheets

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Silver snowflakes

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Flatten the patty paper out.

Fold in half.

Fold into quarters.

Fold into eighths.

Snip small sections from the folded patty paper sides.

The more cuts, the more intricate and fragile the final piece will be.

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Lay a piece of paper over the unfolded snowflake and flatten it with your hands.

To make a card or picture, rub a glue stick all over the area you wish to stick the snowflake to.

Lay the snowflake on the sticky surface.

Place a piece of baking paper over the snowflake and smooth it down.

Peel back the baking paper. Baking paper will release from the glue, leaving the snowflake attached.

Hanging snowflake

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To make a chain, punch a hole in two sides of the laminated snowflakes and join them together with paperclips.

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Crepe paper Christmas tree

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Notes Preparation Materials Create your own 3D tree of layered green crepe paper.

Overlapping the leaves around and up the cone creates a realistic, tree-like form.

Investigate how a cone shape is formed using a semicircle of card.

This project requires reasonably fine motor skills to stretch each leaf.

Younger children may find it easier to simply attach the leaves without stretching. A store-bought party hat may be substituted for the cone. (See Steps 16–18.)

To finish this project in one session, supply pre-cut leaves.

(See Step 4.)

Crepe paper is a handy and inexpensive art resource. It is light and pliable but heavy enough to resist tearing.

• 1 large sheet of green heavy paper or card (or a readymade conical party hat) • green crepe paper • scissors • sequins/decorations • PVA glue • pencil • elastic • hole punch • paintbrush • paper or silver paper to make a star

Some crepe papers are not waterproof. Water-based glues like PVA can make the colour run.

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Draw a large semicircle onto the green card.

Use a pencil tied to a string to draw the circle. Cut out the semicircle.

Curl the semicircle into a cone shape. The middle of the flat edge will become the top point of the cone. Staple or tape.

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Cut several pieces of a flat bottomed leaf from the crepe paper.

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If you have sharp scissors, cut the shape from several layers of crepe.

Stretch the leaves by placing your thumbs on the flat edge and gently rolling them inwards.

This will warp the crepe paper and make the pointed end kink upwards.

Brush a line of PVA around the cone, near the base.

Glue the flat edge of the leaf shapes around the cone.

Slightly overlap each shape as you glue them on.

Brush another line of PVA around the cone approximately 15 mm above the last.

Glue another line of crepe leaves around the cone. Try to position the leaves so they cover the gaps on the layer below.

Continue gluing leaves around and up the cone. Use smaller sized leaves as you near the top.

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Crepe paper Christmas tree

Dot some PVA onto the back of the decorations (sequins/confetti/coloured paper etc.) then stick the decorations onto the tips of the leaves.

Make a paper star and glue it to the top of the tree.

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To turn your tree into a hat, punch 2 holes into the base and tie on an elastic chin strap. Alternatively, use a ready-made conical party hat to glue the leaves onto.

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Instead of making a cardboard cone, use a store-bought party hat.

Attach the leaves (without stretching) around the hat.

Use stick-on stars or circles for decorations.

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Notes Make an interactive 3D puppet garden with flowers that grow in the sunlight.

By attaching the flowers to wooden skewers and threading them into straws, the flowers can be pushed up and out of the grass.

Preparation This project requires medium cutting skills.

To simplify the process, instead of adding a grass screen, simply glue or draw leaves at the base of the straws and attach the patty papers without folding or cutting. (See image aboveright.)

Materials • • • • • • • •

Advanced version • • • • • • •

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A3 coloured card and paper coloured patty papers wooden skewers glue stick scissors straws tape paintbrush PVA glue and glue brush box card green paint paintbrush bugs sharp pencil tissue paper

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Garden life

Make a collage, draw or paint an A3 landscape background.

Fold the paper in half …

Trim 3 drinking straws to approximately 10 cm in length.

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Glue the straws along the bottom of the page.

Flatten out a patty paper.

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Cut a petal shape from the end of the folded patty paper.

Unfold the patty paper flower.

Make more flowers of different sizes and glue them together.

Tape the flower to the skewer.

Thread the flower skewers into the straws.

Glue a piece of green card over the straws.

Make a grass screen by sticking paper grass stems to the piece of card.

Use the skewers to push the flowers up and make them ‘grow’.

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Garden life – Advanced version This version has flowers that grow and garden creatures that move up and down the grass stems.

Cut a strip of box card approximately 300 mm x 100 mm. Glue on leaf shapes cut from the same card or from green card stock.

Pick some spots for the bugs and use a pencil to punch a row of holes through the card.

The holes should be long and wide enough to move the bugs up and down.

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Layer pieces of tissue all over the card, brushing extra coats of PVA between each sheet. Allow to dry.

Paint the leaves in. (Alternatively, you could cut leaf shapes from sturdy green paper and glue them onto the card.)

Make some small bugs for your garden.

Pictured above is a caterpillar made from beads and green pipe-cleaner.

Wrap a pipe-cleaner around the middle of the bug and thread it through one of the holes. Secure at the back with a piece of card.

Trim the straws and tape them to the back of the card.

Make some paper flowers and tape them to the ends of the skewers. Thread the skewers into the straws at the back of the card garden.

The bugs can move by sliding the handle at the back up and down.

The flowers can ‘grow’ by moving the skewers up and down.

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Transform a disposable coffee cup into a unique personalised money box.

The cups could also be used as a drinking cup by inserting a straw into the lid spout.

Alternatively, they could become a simple storage or treat box.

Preparation Disposable coffee cups are usually available from the supermarket.

To make a class set, outline and cut one template cover to fit the coffee cups (Steps 1 and 2). Then use it as a master to trace and cut multiple covers on coloured paper.

Draw, colour and cut your own character faces or use the templates provided.

Cutting a money slot and positioning the covers requires adult assistance.

Templates are provided on pages 81–82 if desired.

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Materials • disposable coffee cups and lids • coloured paper and card • stapler • glue • kitchen foil • craft knife • cottonwool • beads • white tissue paper • pompoms • tissue paper • paintbrush *Not all materials listed above are required for every style of money box featured. Refer to each project for the materials needed.

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Coffee cup money boxes

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Dog

Make a template by rolling the cup along a piece of card and marking the top and bottom points.

Use the templates to mark coloured papers or cards to fit around the cup. Staple at the seam.

Use a craft knife to cut a money slot into the lid.

Draw a dog face, or use the template provided, and glue it onto the cup.

Tape the ears to the side of the cup.

Attach the lid.

Broccoli

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Glue pieces of dark green tissue all over the foil balls using PVA and a brush.

Once the top has dried, tape a lighter green paper cover to the cup.

Add money slot to the side instead of the top.

Add dots of white paint to the top.

Draw lines on the base to resemble the broccoli stalk.

Strawberry

Attach a red paper cover.

Glue a piece of green tissue to the lid.

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Attach green paper leaves to the top and a green plastic straw stalk.

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Coffee cup money boxes Frog

Cow

Frog: Cut legs out of green card. Include a little tab on the side of the legs that can be folded and attached to the side of the cup.

Cut a money slot into the lid.

Monkey

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Rabbit

Cow: Cut the ears and horns out of card.

Glue the ears to the side with folded tabs (see Frog). Glue the horns to the rim of the lid. Cut a money slot into the lid.

Rabbit: Glue the ears to the cup rim. Glue cotton wool around the lid rim and under the eyes. Add a pink pompom nose. Cut a money slot into the lid.

Elephant

Popcorn

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Glue the ears to the side with folded tabs (see Frog). Glue the hair to the rim of the lid.

Cat

Cat: Pierce the cheeks of the cat and insert toothpicks. Secure the toothpicks with tape on the inside of the cup. Glue ears to the lid rim. Cut a money slot into the lid.

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Elephant: Cut the ears out of grey card. Glue the ears to the side with folded tabs (see Step 17.) Cut a money slot into the lid.

Ice-cream cone

Popcorn: Make a white cup cover. Glue strips of red paper, vertically, around the cup. Use PVA to stick balls of white tissue paper to the lid. Add a label. Cut a money slot into the back.

Santa

Ice-cream cone: Glue cottonwool balls to the lid. Dot small spots of PVA around the cottonwool and attach coloured beads. Add a pompom to the top. Draw felt-tipped lines around the cup to resemble a cone. Cut a money slot in the back.

Santa: Glue a red paper hat and then cottonwool around the lid rim. Add cottonwool for a moustache and beard. Add eyes and a pompom nose. Cut a money slot in the back.

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Preparation

Materials

Celebrate Australia Day by constructing a 3D Opera House in the twinkling night sky.

This activity requires medium cutting skills. Alternatively, plates and cellophane strips can be pre-cut.

• cardboard – approximately A3 size • 3 x white paper plates • blue acrylic paint and brush (or blue paper) • blue cellophane, cut into wavy strips • star stickers • glue stick • white paper • scissors • glitter and glue • paintbrush • ruler • pencil

Utilise the curves of white paper plates to represent the building’s form and make it stand out from the page.

Create movement and texture by adding blue cellophane water underneath.

Use a black marker to draw cutting guides on the plates.

Cut one set of plates first and use those as a template to trace lines onto the rest.

A good quality glue stick will also attach the items to the card.

For faster completion, see ‘Simple version’.

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Sydney opera house

Paint the cardboard with the blue acrylic. Set aside to dry.

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For the Opera House you will need to cut 5 crescent moon shapes out of the 3 white plates. Each plate will give you 2 crescent shapes.

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Arrange the points to resemble the opera house. Lay down the outer points first and the overlap towards the middle.

Place a ruler along the bottom edge of the shapes and rule a line across.

Cut each shape along the ruled line.

Run a line of glue along the outer edge of the plate shape and stick the first 2 outer pieces onto the card.

Glue on the next 2 pieces towards the centre—overlapping the first.

Add the final shape in the centre.

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Cut the blue cellophane into wavy strips and stick them to the bottom of the picture to form the water.

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Stick some small torn strips of white paper to the blue cellophane to resemble waves.

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Stick some stars to the night sky.

For an Australia Day theme, add fireworks in the sky by dotting on glue and sprinkling glitter over the top.

Make a collage using blue cellophane shapes along the bottom of the page and black paper shapes on the top.

Add the paper plate pieces.

Overlap the shapes.

Stick on the stars.

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Aluminium foil embossing Using PVA to adhere the foil gives you a longer working time to manipulate the image. In this example, the back of the pencil has been used to add extra line work into the foil. This creates added texture, drama and movement within the composition.

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Preparation

Explore an unusual method of mark-making by using kitchen foil and wool.

The difficulty of this project is determined by the age and ability of the children.

Enhance the form and contours of the wool lines by rubbing acrylic paint over the surface.

Younger children may prefer to place the wool in an abstract or free form style of pattern.

Add interest and variety by varying the degree to which you rub back sections of the surface.

Older children can attempt to shape the wool into a recognizable form or pattern.

A good quality glue stick dries faster than PVA, but leaves you with a shorter working time to arrange the wool. PVA is messier but more economical and has a slower drying time.

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Materials • plain card, such as a cereal box or manila folder • kitchen foil – heavy grade • wool • glue stick or PVA • acrylic paint • rag cloth or dish towel • smooth, round-ended pencil for burnishing • scissors

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Aluminium Foil embossing

Coat the card with a glue stick or brush with PVA.

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Arrange the wool on the sticky surface.

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Lay a sheet of aluminium foil over the whole piece – shiny side up.

Use a piece of soft cloth or dish towel to rub the foil flat.

Using your fingers, gently burnish (polish) the surface and push the foil into the corners.

For a finer finish, use a pencil with a smooth, rounded end for burnishing.

Dip a cloth into the paint and rub the colour over the surface. The more you rub, the more paint you will remove and the shinier the area will become.

Trim the edges of the picture with scissors.

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Astronaut

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Notes Turn yourself into an astronaut floating in deep space.

The 3D helmet has its own tinted visor that flips opens to reveal the astronaut inside.

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Preparation This project requires medium cutting skills. To prepare a class set, pre-cut the painted plates.

Make a circle template out of medium thickness card, such as a cereal box. Trace differentsized circles onto the card and cut them out with a craft knife. This is used to create the planets.

Materials • • • • • • • • •

black paper small paper plate glue stick scissors grey and silver paint cellophane coloured pencils star stickers circle template (see Preparation) • craft knife • paintbrush • marker

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Astronaut

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Paint the back of the plate with grey paint.

Once the grey coat has dried, brush some silver over the top to highlight the bumps and ridges.

Allow to dry.

Draw 2 circles in the centre of the back of the plate as pictured.

Cut out the centre circle completely. Save the off-cut for Step 6.

Cut the outer circle, leaving a small section attached for the hinge.

Cut the circle off-cut, from Step 4, in half to create 2 semicircles.

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Rub glue on the back of the cut out circle.

Lay a piece of coloured cellophane over the circle.

Draw, colour and cut out a self-portrait that is small enough to fit inside the helmet hole.

Place the helmet over the face and position the 2 semicircles on the side.

Glue down the semicircles and then the helmet over the top.

Use the circle template to add some planets to the black background.

Hold the template with one hand and colour with the other.

Combine different coloured pencils to give the planets shape and form.

Highlight by outlining with white pencil.

Stick on the stars.

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Carefully trim the excess hanging over the edge.

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Preparation

Materials

Create an old fashioned, ‘Hard Hat’ helmet that flips opens to reveal the diver inside.

This project requires medium cutting skills. To prepare a class set, pre-cut the painted plates.

Depict the deep ocean with a torn blue paper collage. Use different shades of blue to suggest depth.

To simplify this project, stick the helmet to blue paper and draw in the face and details with marker pens.

• blue and other coloured paper • small paper plate • glue stick • scissors • grey and silver paint • black marker • paintbrush • thin strips coloured card • tape • coloured pencils or markers

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Deep sea diver

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Paint the back of the plate with grey paint.

Once the grey coat has dried, brush some silver over the top to highlight the bumps and ridges. Allow to dry.

Draw 2 circles in the centre of the plate as pictured.

Cut out the centre circle completely. Save the offcut for Step 6.

Cut the outer circle, leaving a small section attached for the hinge.

Cut the circle off-cut, from Step 4, in half to create 2 semicircles.

On an A3 sheet of paper glue torn strips of blue paper to resemble the ocean depths.

Tape 4 thin strips of card onto the back of the helmet hole as pictured.

Draw, colour and cut the diver’s face and glue it to the centre of the page.

Place the helmet over the face and position the 2 semicircles on the side as pictured.

Glue down the semicircles and the helmet over the top.

Add a wetsuit underneath and a boat on the surface of the water. Draw an air hose from the boat to the diver.

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Paper plate basket

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Preparation

Try this simple method of transforming plain paper plates into decorative baskets.

This project requires medium cutting and stapling skills. To prepare a class set, pre-cut the painted plates, or draw cutting guides onto the plates.

Line the basket with coloured shredded paper or cottonwool to turn it into an Easter Egg or treat basket.

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To make a gift treat basket, wrap the whole basket with cellophane and tie it at the top with curling ribbon.

Materials • • • • • • •

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Paper plate basket Paint both sides of the plate. Cut 8 short slits into the sides, towards the centre of the plate. (Refer to the cutting guides pictured above).

Evenly space the cuts around the plate. To make this easier, cut one side and then cut the other side directly opposite. Fold each of the flaps into the centre of the plate.

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Slightly overlap one flap over the next and staple. Do the same to the next flap and all the way around to form the basket. Ensure each flap overlaps in the same direction.

Staple a pipe-cleaner or strip of card for the handle.

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Use braided ribbon for the handle. Attach the ribbon with split pins. Fold 2 opposite sides to form points to make the basket diamond shaped.

Decorate the handle and the sides of the basket with ribbon.

Use decorative edge pinking shears to cut the cardboard handle strip.

Fold 4 opposite flaps inward and fold the remaining 4 over and attach. Fold the 4 outer flaps into points to make a square basket.

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Cut the side slits at an angle for a scalloped edge design.

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Paper plate handbags

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Notes Turn plain paper plates into stylish handbags.

Use the bags to store treats in, as a Mother’s Day present, or add them to a dress-up collection.

Preparation This project requires medium cutting and stapling skills. To prepare a class set, pre-cut the painted plates.

For a more masculine bag, attach 2 strings to each side of the bag and tie it around the waist.

Party beads are inexpensive plastic necklaces used as party bag fillers.

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Materials • • • • •

plain paper plates stapler scissors ribbon decorations (see suggested decorations) • paintbrush • paint

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Paper plate handbags

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Paint the back of two plates. Allow to dry.

Position the plates together and cut them in half.

Then cut two of the pieces in half again.

You should have two half and four quarter circles.

Hold the two half circles together so the unpainted sides of the plates are facing inwards.

Do the same for the quarter circles and slip them inside or outside the bag, as pictured, then staple the top corners together.

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Simple version

For a simpler bag, cut the 2 plates into crescent shapes as pictured.

Staple the crescents together with the strap at the corners.

Suggested decorations

Yellow oxide and white acrylic with wool detail

Brown and gold acrylic with a party bead handle

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Paper or lace flowers, sequins, plastic jewels and a party bead handle

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Notes Create your own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Use the pot to hold treats such as chocolate coins.

The rainbow strip doubles as a carry handle. The cottonwool represents the clouds.

Preparation Rainbow colours are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet (ROYGBIV).

To simplify this project, use coloured markers to draw the rainbow onto a strip of white card.

Paper cups could be painted light blue instead of covered with paper.

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Materials • • • • • • •

disposable paper cup coloured paper and card cotton wool glue stick PVA glue stapler pencil

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Rainbow pot

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Roll the cup along light blue card and trace its outline.

Cut out the cover and staple it to the cup.

Cut out some cloud shapes and glue them to the cup.

Rub the edge of a piece of card with glue.

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Rub the glue stick on the coloured paper.

Layer the rainbow colours in order, leaving a thin strip of the previous colour showing underneath.

Trim the edge of the rainbow strip.

Bend the rainbow strip and staple it to the cup.

Glue cotton wool around the lip of the cup.

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Tissue box treasure chest

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Notes Transform an empty tissue box into a terrific treasure chest filled with a bounty of silver doubloons.

A piece of curved card is attached to the top of the box, creating the traditional rounded shape of an old treasure chest.

The silver doubloons are made by simply flattening and shaping balls of kitchen foil.

Preparation This project requires medium cutting and measuring skills.

To make a class set, cut the carton lids and measure and cut the card beforehand.

Ensure the balls of kitchen foil are scrunched loosely in order to flatten them easily.

Materials • • • • • • • • • • • •

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empty tissue box paint paintbrush coloured card (to match the paint colour) stapler ruler masking tape scissors/craft knife glue kitchen foil decorations – sequins, plastic necklaces coloured paper for contrasting strips and buckle

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Tissue box treasure chest

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Tape the top corners of the box.

Paint the sides of the box.

Cut 3 sides of the top of the box with scissors or a craft knife.

Measure the width of the box lid.

Cut a piece of brown card that is the same width as the box lid and is approximately 30 cm long.

Fold a short flap towards the centre of the card (approx. 4 cm).

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Staple the short flap along one long edge of the box lid.

Bend the card over and position the longer flap flat onto the lid.

Staple to secure the longer flap

Line the inside of the box with coloured paper (or leave it plain).

Decorate the box with strips and a buckle using contrasting coloured paper and sequins.

Silver doubloons

Fill the chest with your treasures.

Flatten scrunched balls of kitchen foil.

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Roll the flattened pieces on the sides to press and neaten the edges.

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Notes Make a miniature gingerbread house out of a recycled milk carton.

Turn these little houses into a money box by adding a slit at the back for coins.

Draw on the tale of Hansel and Gretel or a Christmas theme as inspiration for this project.

Use brightly coloured beads, sequins, craft foam or paper to decorate the house.

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Preparation

Materials

Small milk cartons are the ideal shape for making little houses.

• 300 ml or 500 ml card drink carton (washed and dried) • stapler • craft knife • brown tissue or crepe paper • PVA glue • cottonwool • decorations e.g. beads, craft foam, pipe-cleaners, coloured card etc.

• paintbrush

Consider a collaborative classroom project using many cartons to build a town or city (see suggestions on pg 51).

Younger children may find it easier to paint the cartons instead of using crepe paper and glue.

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Gingerbread house

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Close and staple the top of the carton back together again

Brush the carton with a coat of PVA.

Layer the brown crepe paper all over the carton. Brush each piece down with more glue.

Gently unroll a ball of cottonwool.

Cut the wool strip into thin lengths.

Gently twist and roll the lengths of cottonwool to make them even.

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Attach the cotton wool strips to the corners of the carton to resemble icing.

Cut some door and window shapes from card. Glue them to the house.

Lay the house down on its side and glue decorations to each side. Allow each side to dry before turning.

Use a craft knife to slice a coin hole into the roof of the gingerbread house.

Make sure the hole is big enough for the largest coin.

Suggestions Make miniature houses out of small milk cartons to build a town or city. Decorations pictured include: tissue paper, corrugated card and craft foam.

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Notes Recycle 2 plastic bottles and make an intergalactic jet pack that doubles as a handy backpack.

Preparation This project requires adult assistance to cut the plastic bottles.

To simplify this project, completely remove the bottom of the bottles at Step 1. The jet pack will be open at the top, but still able to hold objects inside it.

Instead of crepe paper, the jet pack could also be coated with silver spray paint.

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2 large empty plastic bottles grey crepe or tissue paper scissors/craft knife stapler red and yellow cellophane PVA glue sticky-back Velcro® elastic paintbrush cardboard strips to prevent lids from sticking • tape • decorations such as stickers and streamers

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Cut a line around the bottle, about 5 cm up from the base. If you wish to have a hinged lid, do not cut all the way around. Leave a 4-cm hinge.

Staple the bottles together.

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The bottom of the bottles form the top of the backpack.

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To stop the lids from sticking, place 2 pieces of cardboard, slightly longer than the bottles, inside to keep the lids open.

Working on one side at a time, brush glue over the bottles. (Instead of crepe paper, the jet pack could also be coated with silver spray paint).

Layer pieces of grey crepe paper all over the backpack. Brush extra coats of glue in between each sheet.

Cut some long flame shapes from red and yellow cellophane and staple them together.

Poke the flames inside the bottle spout and tape them from the inside.

Use Velcro® to hold the lids down. Stick one piece at the top where the bottles meet and 2 pieces of the opposite Velcro® texture on the lip of each lid.

Use a craft knife to cut 4 holes into the back of the jet pack, as pictured.

Thread elastic through the holes and tie knots on the inside of the jet pack backpack to form the arm straps.

Decorate the jet pack with stickers and streamers.

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Preparation

The Flying dragon puppet has the same basic construction as a the Crawling caterpillar from Book 1.

Inspired by the traditional dragon motif from Chinese culture, this colourful puppet is manipulated with overhead strings.

The body of the dragon is comprised of interlocking cups and card rolls. This construction technique creates a puppet that can bend, turn and move.

A classroom project will require many cardboard rolls. Ask the class to bring in rolls from home.

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Alternatively, card rolls can be made by stapling strips of card into small loops.

Younger children will require assistance to punch holes into the bottom of the cups.

Alternatively, to save time, the cups could be pre-punched.

Children can either design their own dragon head or use one of the templates provided.

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plastic cups card rolls string glue or tape dragon head picture stick to tie the dragon to (e.g. skewer or chopstick) streamers or coloured paper strips coloured pencils or markers (if drawing head) scissors hole punch plasticine sharp pencil Flying dragon puppet templates (see page 82)

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Punch a hole into the base of each plastic cup by placing a blob of plasticine under the cup and pushing a pencil through the bottom.

Cut the card rolls into pieces about 5 cm long.

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Tie a large knot in the string and thread it into the cup and out the bottom.

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Next thread on a piece of card roll.

Repeat with cups and rolls until you are happy with the length. Tie a large knot in the end of the string to secure the cups.

Draw and colour a dragon head or use one of the templates provided on page 82.

Cut out the heads and stick them to either side of the first cup.

Cut the streamers or coloured paper into lengths of approximately 30 cm. Glue or tape the streamers along the length of the dragon’s body.

Punch a hole into the top of the head cup.

Punch another hole into the cup about 4th from the end of the dragon’s body.

Attach string from the holes to either end of the stick

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Use the stick to manoeuvre the dragon puppet.

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Ball and cup catcher

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Preparation

Materials

This is a fun craft activity that also tests coordination and timing.

The object of this game is to swing the ball and catch it in the cup.

The degree of difficulty can be altered by modifying the size of the cup.

A ball and cup game is a traditional toy dating back centuries.

Originally made of wood, many cultures across the world have their own versions.

Pierce and thread the balls onto lengths of string ahead of time.

• plastic cup or 2 plastic bottles in different sizes • string • ping-pong balls • large needle • pliers • tape • decorations such as coloured cardboard designs, stickers, sequins etc.

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Buy inexpensive ping-pong balls as they are soft and easy to pierce with a needle.

Large upholstery or sailing needles are often available as part of a set in the sewing/ haberdashery section.

Extend the project by decorating the cups in different styles and patterns. (See steps 6–9.)

Make a double cup version with 2 different-sized bottles. (See plastic bottle version.)

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Ball and cup catcher

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Plastic cup version

Thread the string through the needle and pierce it through the ball. Use pliers if the plastic is thick.

Remove the needle and tie a large knot in the end to prevent it from sliding out.

Pull the string through, remove the needle and tie another knot. Before tying, measure the string to the desired length. A shorter string will swing faster and be harder to catch, but if the string is too long it will drag on the ground.

Thread the needle onto the other end of the string and insert it into the bottom of the cup.

Swing the ball on the string and try to catch it in the cup.

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Use this as a template to make multiple covers.

Decorate the paper covers before taping them to the cup.

Attach the cover with tape or staple it to the cup.

Attach the string and ball to finish.

Plastic bottle version

Cut the top off 2 plastic bottles—1 large and 1 small.

Tie the string to the top of one of the bottles.

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Attach the bottle tops together using strong tape. Refer to Steps 1 and 2 to attach the ball to the string. NOTE: This catcher has 2 sides in which you can catch the ball, the larger end being easier than the small.

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Notes Make an intergalactic flying saucer with its own alien pilot.

This UFO is constructed out of two inverted disposable paper bowls.

The UFO can be hung from the ceiling or held by the string to zoom through space.

The plastic cup windscreen can be lifted to remove and change the alien pilot.

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Preparation To make a class set, punch the holes and thread the strings beforehand.

The UFO could be spray painted silver, rather than covered with kitchen foil.

Use cheap plastic cups, with thinner plastic that is easier to pierce.

Materials • • • • • • • • • • •

2 disposable bowls small, clear plastic cup kitchen foil PVA stapler plasticine or air dry clay for alien decorations e.g. star or circle stickers, beads, sequins etc. string craft knife sharp pencil tape

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UFO

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Use a sharp pencil to pierce a hole in the centre of one bowl.

Use a craft knife to pierce the bottom of the cup.

Thread the string through the bowl and tie a knot to stop it from slipping.

Make sure the knot is large enough to stop the string from coming out.

Staple the two inverted bowls together around the rims.

Take a sheet of kitchen foil, pierce a small hole in the centre, and thread the string through the hole.

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Secure the bottom with tape.

Decorate the UFO with coloured stickers, beads or sequins.

Thread the string inside the cup so it sits on top of the UFO.

Make an alien pilot out of plasticine or modelling clay.

Thread the string through the alien and out its back so it stays in place.

Slide the cup windscreen over the alien.

Use the string to fly your alien spacecraft or to hang it from the ceiling.

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Cellophane tea lights

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C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• Notes Create a luminous tea light holder with coloured cellophane.

Cellophane is a thin, translucent, brightly-coloured film. As one colour overlaps another, the shades mix and create new colours.

The glow of candlelight shining from within increases the luminosity of the colours.

Preparation Choose glasses with flat sides rather than rounded. A flat surface is easier for children to glue the cellophane pieces onto.

Also, select glasses that are reasonably short so that the candle can be lit without burning fingers.

Materials • cellophane in a range of colours • short drinking glasses • PVA glue • scissors • glue brush • tea light candles

Search local charity shops or thrift stores for a range of inexpensive glasses.

Alternatively, substitute the glass for a plastic cup and replace the candle with a battery-operated tea light.

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Thin cellophane can be difficult for young children to cut. Pre-cut the cellophane and store it in containers.

Brush the surface of the glass with a thin coat of glue.

Keep layering and overlapping pieces of cellophane. Brush extra layers of glue over each piece.

Experiment with different types of papers to cover the surface. Coloured tissue paper can also create interesting patterns and textures when used in this way.

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Attach small pieces of cellophane to the glass.

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Instead of a candle, use a small jar and make a decorative container to hold a gift such as hand cream or treats.

Even regular tissues can be used to cover the jar. In this example, a decorative paper shape has been attached to the glass first and then layers of tissue pasted over the top.

Strips of coloured tissue paper overlaid with strips of white paper and dots from a hole punch may be used.

Patty paper flowers (page 8) overlaid with white tissue and a layered patty paper flower rosette for the lid for an interesting effect.

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Use pre-cut paper flowers and tissue paper.

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Mosaic solar lights

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By decorating the sides of the cup and leaving the bottom uncovered, the sun can penetrate through the cup and charge the light.

The lights can also work in a dark place, such as a cupboard or under a blanket.

Preparation Solar lights are usually found at the hardware or home store.

Small solar lights are not too expensive. For a classroom project, a multi-pack of lights will work out even cheaper.

Materials • • • • •

mini solar lights large, clear plastic cups cellophane shapes PVA glue glue brush

Small pieces of cellophane and glue can be difficult for younger children to manipulate.

Try sticking strips of coloured contact to the edge of the desk.

Children can cut small pieces from the strips and attach them to the cup.

Another option is to supply ready-made sticker shapes.

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Cut pieces of coloured cellophane into small shapes.

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Brush a light coat of PVA over the cup.

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Notes Design your own vibrant hairpiece.

These wigs are made out of standard craft materials.

They are a great addition to the dress-up supplies or for a drama performance.

Preparation The hair can be made out of variety of materials. Even newspaper strips will work.

Crepe or paper streamers are ideal as they are inexpensive and cover the head frame quickly.

Materials • streamers, wool or curling ribbon • coloured card • stapler • scissors • PVA glue or double-sided tape

Double-sided tape is faster, easier and cleaner than using glue, but tends to be more expensive.

For younger children, try the Simple version and cut the streamer strips beforehand.

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Wacky wigs Wrap a strip of card around the head to find the right fit. Staple.

Staple another strip from the front to the back going over the top of the head.

Cut streamers to the desired hair length and stick the pieces in a line around the strip of card.

Brush a line of glue over the 2 side strips and cover them with streamers as in Step 5.

Coloured wool hair and hat

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Staple another 2 strips to the same points but in between the first 2.

Paint a line of glue around the first strip.

Brush a line of glue over the top strip. Use longer pieces of streamer so that they attach to the top and drop either side of the head.

Cut a fringe.

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Wrap strips of coloured card around to make a hat.

Create curly hair using curling ribbon and double-sided tape.

Frizzy hair

Create frizzy hair with feather wool.

Wrap a decorated paper crown around the frame.

Simple version Completed curly hair wig.

Stick streamer strips to a card crown while it is flat.

Attach the ends of the crown together.

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Gladiator helmet

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Notes Explore Ancient Roman history by making a cardboard gladiator helmet.

Preparation The helmet pictured is made out of a cardboard box. Adult assistance is required to cut this type of thick board.

Alternatively, try printing the templates onto a heavy card that can be cut with scissors.

Some card may buckle when painted with water-based paints.

Use a silver spray paint instead or cover the template pieces with kitchen foil.

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Materials • • • • • • • • •

cardboard craft knife stapler silver acrylic paint/spray paint red card kitchen foil (optional) paintbrush glue Gladiator helmet template (see pages 84–85)

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Cut a strip of card about 6 cm wide and long enough to fit around the head. Measure the strip to fit just above the eyebrows. Staple.

Staple another strip from the front to the back of the headband.

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Transfer the shape templates onto cardboard.

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Cut out the pieces. (If using kitchen foil, cover the pieces at this step rather than when the helmet is assembled).

Staple the front piece to the helmet frame.

Then staple on the side panels.

Paint the helmet with the silver acrylic or silver spray paint.

To make the crest, take a piece of red card about 14 cm wide. Make a fold along the long side 6 cm in from the edge. Repeat on the other side. This will leave you with a seam down the centre to stick to the helmet frame.

Cut strips to the fold line on both sides.

Stick or staple the crest down the centre cardboard strip of the helmet.

Ready for battle!

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Notes Make a football-shaped card that, when opened, reveals a sports ground filled with fans.

Practise threading and tying by lacing up the front of the football.

Preparation This project requires medium cutting skills. To make a class set, cut out a master football template and trace it onto coloured card.

Choose coloured card that matches your code or team colours.

To simplify this project, use coloured markers, pencils or crayons to decorate the inside of the card.

Materials • • • • • • • •

coloured card and paper scissors glue stick single hole punch wool fine felt-tipped marker thin white paper strips Folding football card template (see page 86)

Write your message on the green grassed area under the goals.

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Folding football card

Print the template onto card and cut it out.

Trace the template onto coloured card.

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Cut it out and fold the side flaps in.

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Punch holes down each side.

Cover the centre in green paper with a pink curved piece at the top.

Trim the excess. (Back of card is shown.)

Cut a piece of coloured card to cover the pink.

Punch holes into the coloured sheet.

Glue the coloured card over the pink.

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Folding football card

Trim the excess.

Add faces and hair to the crowd with a fine pen.

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Glue white paper strips for goals.

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Fold the side flaps in and thread the wool as pictured in Steps 14–16.

Starting with the bottom loop, gently pull each one to tighten.

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Join the 2 strings at the top with a bow.

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Jump frog

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Notes Make a three-dimensional, hopping paper frog.

These frogs are connected to spring, folded paper legs.

Preparation Either colour the frog templates, as pictured, or print them on green paper.

Alternatively, design your own frog and add 4 even strips to the bottom.

Folding the legs may require adult assistance.

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Materials • • • •

green paper or card scissors glue stick pens/pencils/crayons to colour the frogs • Jump frog templates (see pages 87–88)

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Jump frog

Cut out the frog and the 4 strips it sits on.

Cut it as one piece—do not cut off the strips.

Cut up the slits, stopping at the frog.

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Fold one of the middle strips so it is adjacent (at a right angle) to the outer strip.

Fold the outer strip next to it up.

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Follow the arrows to plait the two strips.

At the end of the strips, glue the flaps down to secure.

Cut a lily pad shape from green card and glue the frog’s legs to the pad.

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Repeat with the other 2 strips and fold the frog over so it stands up straight.

The frog can now spring up and down.

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Lovebirds

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Notes Make a pair of cheerful lovebirds on a swinging perch.

These birds are joined at the centre. The negative space between the beaks forms a heart shape.

Preparation

Materials

Print the templates onto white card. Use a weight that is thick enough to stand up but thin enough to go through the printer/copier. (210 g – 250 g)

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Attaching the birds to a perch may require adult assistance.

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white card scissors drawing media string and hole punch to hang coloured paper felt-tipped markers decorations – sequins, paper leaves, feathers etc. glue Lovebirds templates (see pages 89–90)

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LOvebirds Fold the bird template in half along the fold line.

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Cut out the bird shape. Do not cut the fold line.

Cut the line at the bottom of the bird.

Cut out the perch.

Pinch a fold in the perch and snip a small hole.

Now cut out the inside section.

Decorate the birds.

Decorate or cover the perch with coloured paper. Cut 2 small slits into the bottom, 1–2 cm from the edge. (Check position of cuts using the birds.)

Slide the cut in the bottom of the bird into the cut at the bottom of the perch.

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Make sure the 2 cuts slide into each other to secure the birds. Tape at the back if desired.

Decorating ideas

Tape coloured feathers to the back of the bird’s tail.

Colour with felt-tipped markers and add patterns with a fine black felt tip.

Sequins.

Paper leaves and red sequins.

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Notes Create your own marine environment in a jar.

This project investigates buoyancy in a range of different materials.

The objects that float are positioned by varying the length of strings that attach them to the heavy items on the bottom.

Preparation Fishing line is ideal for this activity as it is almost invisible in the water. However, fishing line can be difficult for younger children to tie. In this case replace the line with thicker twine or string.

Coloured craft foam is a durable, waterproof material available from art and craft stores.

If the buoyant items are too large, tie two or more washers to the base.

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large glass jar with lid green plastic bin liner metal washers or bolts green kitchen sponge green plastic drinking straw pony beads fishing line (or twine/string) craft foam permanent marker shells, rocks etc. water scissors sharp pencil plasticine

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To weigh the floating objects down, tie metal washers to the end of the fishing line.

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Unfold the strips.

Leave the bin liner folded and cut wavy strips horizontally across it.

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Thread a washer onto the plastic strip.

Tie the strip, in the centre, to the washer. Tie on extra strips to create a clump of seaweed.

Cut thin strips from the kitchen sponge.

Cut the strips into small pieces.

Tie the sponge pieces and a washer to a length of line.

Cut the straw into small pieces.

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Tie a washer to the end of the line and thread on beads and straw pieces.

Draw and cut out small fish shapes from craft foam.

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Decorate the fish on both sides with permanent marker.

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Use a sharp pencil to punch a small hole into the bottom of the fish. (Place a piece of plasticine underneath it.)

Tie the line and washer to the fish.

Fill the glass with water and arrange the seaweed and fish.

Add rocks and shells.

Screw the lid on tightly.

Add a coloured background.

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Crepe paper flower rosettes Pages 9–11

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Sunflower Pages 14–15

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Folding flower card Pages 16–17

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Coffee cup money boxes Page 30–32

frog

dog

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cow monkey

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Coffee cup money boxes Page 30–32

cat

rabbit

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Flying dragon puppet Pages 54–55

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Gladiator helmet – 1 Pages 66–67

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Gladiator helmet – 2 Pages 66–67

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Folding football card Pages 68–70

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Jump frog – 1 Pages 71–72

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Jump frog – 2 Pages 71–72

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Lovebirds – 1 Pages 73–74

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Lovebirds – 2 Pages 73–74

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