source:
http://craftwhack.com/a-big-old-moon-art-project/
"Grab your card stock and your masking tape, folks, ’cause we’re getting all Buzz Aldren up in here!"
To make Big Old Moon you will need these items:
-*tracing paper, typing paper ( < < < --- do they make that anymore?!), wax paper, parchment, vellum or similar
-black card stock or black construction paper (For stability I used a double fold of black construction paper and glued it together.)
-glue ^ ^
-masking tape, torn (not cut) into small pieces
-scissors
-stars stickers (Avery™ permanent foil star labels/stickers, stars cut from a magazine or recycled greeting cards, etc.)
*The original instructions called for white card stock. I like the transparency of tracing paper.
Cost: ΓΈ
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Gather:
-background paper or lightweight/medium weight fabric
- various ribbon in colors of choice
-glue
-scissors
-washi tape for the tree trunk. If you don't have washi tape, use masking tape, Scotch tape, hem facing/seam binding, specialty paper, lightweight/medium weight fabric or similar
-Krylon™ clear spray adhesive
-package of self-adhesive "sticky gems" (size 3mm) for the snowflakes
-picture frame (optional-we found this one at Dollar Tree)
Don't forget to sign the piece and date!
Cost: $5 for washi tape, picture frame, mini-gems, various spools of ribbon in silver and white, and background paper. Of course the washi tape, mini-gems and ribbon spool craft items will be used in future craft projects.
The design on the picture frame reminded us of falling snow!
Homeschooling families/Educators: I used this craft project to expand upon a math lesson this week focusing on these math vocabulary words: pattern, term and core. (From Effervescent Ethel's 'Jump at Home' study book:)
I couldn't find a sample page online from the 'Jump at Home' book. Here's an example c/o Google.
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Happy New Year 2016 from the crew of the Ebony Oyster!
Special Message from the Captain:
Cap'n Mad Ellen fell on board ship early last month and injured the ankle.
Do you have any idea how difficult it is to balance on a peg leg and an orthopedic boot whilst out at sea let alone on terra firma? But craft we must! Ahoy!
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Directions:
First, arrange the pasta shapes in a design on a large piece of wax paper or parchment. Use glue to attach the pieces together. Tip: It may be easier to use a paintbrush to apply the glue and a toothpick or tweezers to arrange the pieces. Let dry overnight.
With white spray paint lightly spray each side of the snowflake twice, allowing each side to dry thoroughly between coats.
Next day, apply a light coat of ModPodge or glue. Sprinkle the snowflakes with loose glitter. Set aside to dry. We added glue and glitter to both sides, allowing each side to dry thoroughly.
Now spray a light coating of Krylon clear spray adhesive to each side. Dry. Repeat. Set aside to dry overnight.
Once the pasta snowflakes are completely dry, they are now ready to hang from/up on the ceiling or wall.
You will need:
-Pasts in various shapes. *It is far less expensive to purchase pasta in bulk bins. You can also get a good variety that way, too.* I learned quickly that the spiral-shaped pasta was not easy to work with for this project. There wasn't sufficient surface space for the glue to adhere properly.
-wax paper or parchment, for the work surface
-glue (we used school glue but a stronger glue such as Aleene's would be better in retrospect)
-paintbrush
-toothpick or craft tweezers, to arrange pasta shapes (optional but recommended)
-white spray paint
-ModPodge™
-loose glitter in white, silver and/or iridescent
-Krylon™ clear spray adhesive
-fishing line, filament or similar to hang the snowflakes
Cost: about $1.00 worth of pasta
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