www.craftsforkids.com

Hands on Crafts For Kids is the resource for kids craft projects and instructions for kids 6-12 and parents, teachers and other group leaders. It includes school and curriculum based projects,  multi cultural projects, and every day, holiday and seasonal ideas.

It is  the online home of the public television program Hands On Crafts for Kids.

When you see the “helping hand” symbol on a project, it means you may need adult supervision to do the project.

Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering like wax paper or plastic.

Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 2 to 6

Skill Level: Easy

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Every Day, Rainy Days, Birthdays and Special Days

Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Mathematics - measuring
Visual Arts

Time Needed for Project:
1 hour

Main Materials:
Elmer's® Foam Board
Elmer's® Project Popperz® letters
Elmer's® Repositionable glue stick
Elmer's® Permanent glue stick
X-acto® craft knife, metal ruler and self-healing mat
Elmer's® Designer Masking Tape
Pepperell Amy cord in three colors
Lanyard clips
Elmer's® bull dog clips
Horizon pony beads

Basic Materials:
Pom-poms
Decorative papers
Clothes Pins
Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut the foam core on the self-healing mat with the craft knife and straight edge ruler into 10 - 4" squares.
2. Cut the paper in 4" squares---enough for front and back (20 pieces).  You can alternate papers and patterns.
3. Use the glue stick to attach the papers to both sides of the squares.
4. Seal each square's edge with Designer Masking tape.
5. Braid 6 feet of AMY cord.  Make an overhand knot 8" from each end.
6. String a bead onto each tail and knot in place.
7. Use the repositionable glue stick to adhere letters to one or both sides of the squares.
8. Attach a bulldog clip to the top center of each square.
9. Attach a lanyard clip to the center of the braided garland followed by the hole on the bulldog clip to hang the letters.  Repeat for remaining squares.