Decorating with Children's Artwork: Paper Strip Ornament
I made these with my Grade 2 teacher as a girl (Glitter and brass fasteners…I was in love!). So many of my childhood memories of her are quite clear- the books she read, the amazing activities she planned and the way she treated the students with her kind, gentle manner. She retired from that same school when I myself was a teacher many years later. I hope she knows how impactful she was to so many!
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
- Brass fasteners
- Beads
- Cord, twine etc.
- Hole punch
Directions
- Cut your artwork into 4 equal sized strips.
- Wrap them into a circle, overlapping the ends and punching a hole. Punch a hole in the middle of each strip too.
- Attach your strips together with your two brass fasteners on the top and the bottom.
- Tie string, cord, yarn etc. under your brass fastener as shown and lace some beads should you like on both ends. We found that a needle was helpful for this process.
- Make your cord into a loop on the top and trim it on the bottom.
- Hang your ornament on a tree or a door handle and enjoy!
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.
