Decorating with Children's Artwork: Circular Ornaments
An inexpensive way to include a child’s signature in your decorations- perfect for home or in your class… I remember making this style of paper ornaments with old Christmas cards in my Grade 2 class as a girl!
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.)
- Circle punch OR milk jug cap, pencil/eraser and scissors
- Cord, twine
- Beads
- Glue
- Bone folder (optional for folding)
Directions
- Punch four circles of your artwork. Or alternatively trace circles on the blank side of the artwork using your milk jug cap and a pencil and an eraser. Cut them out.
- Fold them in half with the good sides facing each other. You may find using a bone folder helpful for making sharp creases.
- Glue your pieces together with cord going through the centre. Be sure to fold your cord in half and to leave a bit extending past the bottom to thread beads or a jingle bell and a bit of cord at the top to form a loop for hanging. (As seen in the photos).
- Lace your beads on and secure them with a knot.
- Display it on your tree or form a garland, tying several on an additional piece of cord.
Use your extra paint for creations of your imagination!
Purpose
- Finding economical ways to celebrate with paper
- Thinking of others
Safety Notes
- Beads 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. 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.
