Stain Glass Cross

 

 

 

Items needed:

 

• Old file folder (to create a cross template)

• 1 sheet of construction paper in a bright color per student

• 2 sheets of contact paper per student

• Tissue paper squares in bright colors (1” to 2″ in size)

• Scissors

• Permanent marker

 

1. Make a Template: use a file folder to create a cross template. Fold the folder in half, draw half of  a cross, cut out, leave a 3/4”wide border.

2. Trace:  Folding the pieces of construction paper in half, Trace 1/2 the cross onto the paper. Make sure you are tracing along the fold so the cross will stay connected when it is cut out. You will need to keep the paper folded in half to cut out the cross.

3. Frame: Peel the contact paper and place it sticky side up on the table. Center the cross on the contact paper for your students.
4. Decorate: Let students fill in the cross with the tissue paper squares.

5. Cover: Use the 2nd sheet of contact paper to seal the cross together. Place the new sheet of contact paper sticky side up, then flip the cross page onto it.

6. Label: Use a sharpie to label the front side of the cross with the student’s name. (the back side has tissue paper overlapping the frame)

7. Trim: Use scissors to cut excess contact paper from edges.

 

Enjoy your stain glass crosses!