Where did March go? I feel like I blinked and National Craft Month was over and we hopped right along to Easter and National Crayon Day. This week on my Crayola Facebook live Broadcast I am sharing 3 easy crafts for the kiddos!
Tune in every Tuesday at 1:00pm EST on the Crayola Facebook Page for 3 fun crafts for the whole family!
All the Crayola craft supplies I used in the projects below can be found on crayola.com
Project 1: Easter Tree Ornaments
I have been decorating the same Easter tree since I was little. This very tree that you see has grown with me. It got a little makeover this year but has been in my family for decades and I am excited to pass it along to my girls.
Materials:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Washable Glue
- Crayola Model Magic
- Crayola Markers
- Yarn
- Googley Eyes
- Pipe Cleaners.
Chick Ornament Directions:
- Draw and cut three circles the same size from yellow construction paper. Find something circular like a cup or a ribbon spool to trace.
- Fold each circle in half.
- Glue two halves together.
- Cut a piece of yarn about 6" long, fold in half and tie the loose ends in a knot.
- Glue the knot at the end in the crease where the two circles meet.
- Cut a tail feather from the yellow construction paper. Glue it to the middle of one of half of one of the circles so it sticks out.
- Take the 3rd circle and glue it to the other two circles.
- Make chick feet from the pipe cleaners and glue in one of the folded creases.
- Add google eyes and an orange construction paper beak.
- Once glue is dry hang it on the Easter tree!
Carrot Ornament Directions:
- Draw and cut an isosceles triangle on orange paper.
- Draw and cut a leafy stem on green construction paper.
- Use a black marker to add texture lines to the carrot.
- Glue the leafy top on the short side of the triangle.
- Cut a piece of yarn that is 6" long, fold in half and tie a knot. Glue the knot to the back of the carrot.
- Let the glue dry then make more to hang on the tree!
Marble Model Magic Egg Ornament:
- Take a chunk of white Model Magic and an equal chunk of another color.
- Roll the white and color Model Magic into separate rolls. Twist the rolls together. Keep twisting and folding until you get a fun marbled pattern.
- Roll into a ball and use your hands to form it into an egg.
- Add a pattern or polka dots or leave it as is.
- Create a bow and hanger and glue to the top of the egg.
- Let it dry before hanging on the tree.
Project 2: Easter Egg Paper Plate Wreath
This is such a fun craft for your kids to show their creativity and practice coloring!
Materials:
- Crayola White Construction Paper
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Confetti Crayons
- Crayola Colored Pencils
- Crayola Glitter Pens
- Crayola Metallic Markers
- Crayola Washable Glue
- Paper Plate
- Scissors
- Egg Template
Directions:
- Print the egg template on white construction paper or draw your own eggs.
- Color a pattern on each egg using markers, crayons, colored pencils and glitter pens.
- Cut out each egg.
- Cut out the center of the paper plate.
- Glue the eggs around the plate.
Project 3: Craft Roll Chick Treat Holder
These are fun for the kids to make and then parents surprise them by having the Easter Bunny fill them with treats!
Materials:
- Crayola Construction Paper (yellow and orange)
- Crayola Washable Glue
- 1 Brown Pipe Cleaner
- Googley Eyes
- Yellow Feathers
- Easter Grass/Crinkle
Directions:
- Cut a craft roll to about 3".
- Cut a piece of yellow construction paper to fit around the craft roll. Glue it around the craft roll.
- Cut a small diamond shape out of the orange construction paper and fold in half to make the beak.
- Glue the beak to the front center of the craft roll.
- Glue 2 googley eyes above the beak.
- Cut 2-3 small pieces of yellow feathers and glue on the top top inside of the craft roll so they are popping out of the chicks head.
- Cut two wings from yellow construction paper and glue to each side of the craft roll.
- Make two small chick feet and glue to the bottom inside of the craft roll.
- Stuff the easter grass inside the roll. Top with treats.
You can even make a bunny!
Happy Easter Crafting!
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