Today's theme is Newspaper Crafts!
Newspaper Tree: https://iheartcraftythings.com/puffy-newspaper-tree-craft-for-earth-day.html
Earth Day has come and gone, but we can still be conscientious about using recycled materials for crafts! Check out this puffy tree craft! You'll need:
- Newspaper
- Cardboard
- Watercolour paint (any paint will work fine)
- Paintbrush
- Markers
- Stapler
- Scissors
Newspaper Roses: https://www.instructables.com/id/Newspaper-roses/
This project takes some time and patience, but the end results are stunning! Leave them plain, or break out some paint and jazz them up. Or add a little glue to the ends, and sprinkle some glitter on them! Let your creativity take the helm! Check out another tutorial for now to make these below!
Newspaper Sailor Hats: https://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/columbus/newspaper_sailors_hats.htm
Newspaper hats will never go out of style! Check out the tutorial below for easy making, and don't forget to decorate it to suit your style!
Paper Sword: https://origami.lovetoknow.com/How_to_Make_a_Paper_Sword
Pair this with your sailor hat and you have the perfect DIY pirate costume! This project takes a little bit of time, but can be does as big or as small as you'd like!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in creating newspaper crafts!
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