What’s hard about teaching crafts virtually? Supplies.
I don’t know what supplies the students have at home. The other thing is, the videos are accessible to both Elementary and Jr. High students. The age range of skill level is 9 yo – 14 yo.
Versatility. The crafted object has to have a range of creative applications.
Hence, the String and Paper 3d Ornament. Ta Da!
Supplies below:
Note: Any kind of string can be used, just make sure if its thin like embroidery thread, at least 2 identical strands are used together. LID Size needs to be a medium sized lid, otherwise the Ornament template will be too small with no room for holes without ripping.
Fold paper in half. Use the lid as a template by tracing around lid. Cut out both circles, and keep the circles together.
Punch holes about an inch apart with your pencil, all the way around both circles. Keep circles together.
Identify what will be the top hole of your ornament. Cut about 4″ piece of doubled over string. Push through the SMOOTH side of the top hole. Make a loop and knot on the end of the loop. You should have a way for your ornament to hang now.
Cut a 2″ piece of string, and string through the next hole. Gently Knot at the edge of the Circles. Make sure the knot isn’t too tight, if it is it will bend the circle in.
Continue to string through holes and tie knots. until you have one hole remaining.
Crumple up the extra paper that was left from cutting out the circles. Tear into biggish pieces, and crumple pieces into balls. Stuff each ball gently into the Circles. Use the pencil to help rearrange the paper balls where you want them.
The Circles should now be a little puffy, and finish by putting the string through the last hole and knotting at the top.
Variations:
Paper: Construction and Scrapbook Paper.
Design: Cut out circles and decorate before you tie together. Glitter glue, glue poms or bead, draw or color.
Markers, drawing, and I cut out a picture from a coloring page and glue it on my ornament then inked in the outside.
