Decorating with Children's Artwork: Tree Tags
Simple and personal!
you'll need Materials
- Child’s artwork (Make sure it is something that they are okay with being cut up or make something for this purpose.)
- Paper cutter OR scissors, ruler and pencil/eraser
- Ribbon, cord, twine etc.
- Hole punch
- Letter stickers
Directions
- Draw lines, using your ruler making your child’s work into triangle sections. Cut out with scissors or a paper cutter.
- Punch a hole in the top of your triangles.
- Make a loop of ribbon (as shown and then come up through the bottom of the hole and pull taut to secure.
- Add a letter sticker for the recipient.
- OR make it out of any materials that you like and attach it to a gift!
Purpose
- Re-imagining items
- Finding economical ways to celebrate with paper
- Thinking of others
Safety Notes
- Beads, brass fasteners etc. can be a choking hazard. Please keep them out of reach from children 0-3 years of age or those that tend to put things in their mouths.
- Exercise care when using scissors and/or a paper cutter. Use with adult supervision.
- String, cord etc. can be a strangulation hazard, thus they are not meant for play and should be used with supervision.
- Toothpicks can be sharp- use with care!
