I love my "Mummy"! Halloween craft

Materials needed:

Orange construction paper

Black construction paper

White construction paper

Glue

Popsicle sticks

Black marker

Instructions:

Gather materials.

Cut out a large circle to fill the center of the orange construction paper.

Glue black circle on the orange sheet of construction paper leaving enough room to write a sentence.

Write on the orange paper above the circle: I love my “Mummy” !

Under the circle write: My “Mummy” loves me!

Using the white construction paper cut out 2 small circles for the eyes of the mummy or you can use  wiggle eyes,  glue the eyes on the black circle.

Next have the children glue the Popsicle sticks to the black circle creating their mummy, making sure that they do not cover the mummy’s eyes.

Once completed, let everything dry, so that your student can present it to their Mummy at pick up!

DIY Jack O Lantern

Items needed: orange and green construction paper, a canvas panel , scissors and some clear contact paper.

1. Gather your materials.
2. Start by drawing a basic pumpkin shape on your orange construction paper. 
3. Cut out the pumpkin shape.
4. Place the pumpkin cut out on your cardboard or canvas
5. Using the green construction paper cut out a green stump and add it to the top of the pumpkin.
6.Finally, cover with the clear contact paper

7.Time to create some spooky faces!!

Canvas Silhouette

 

what you'll need:

·         blank canvas

·         two colors of  acrylic  paint

·         one full sheet label

·         foam paintbrush and or foam paint roller

·         profile photo of your subject

Here are the steps:

1. Paint the canvas. (This is the color that you want the actual silhouette to be Ex: White in photo)

2. Print the photo on the label sheet

3. Cut out the silhouette.

4. When the canvas is dry, stick the photo label on the canvas. (Make sure the edges stick really well, so your silhouette is well defined.)

5. Paint over top of label with the second color. (The color you want framing the silhouette ex: blue in photo)

6. Remove the label

7. Wait for the canvas to dry. Touch up any blobby areas with a fine-tipped brush.

 

Amped: Live Fully Alive VBS Craft Ideas!

Amped: Live Fully Alive VBS Craft Ideas!

Pump up your kids’ passion for Jesus with Orange’s 2018 VBS theme, Amped: Live Fully Alive. As your kids learn about how they fit into God’s big plan, they will have big fun with these awesome craft ideas geared toward boys and girls alike! 

 

 

Make and Decorate Your Own Race Car!  

 

What You Need:

Clothespins

Buttons (1” and ½” recommended sizes)

Craft Wire

Paper Straws

Paint

Washi Tape (optional)

Hot Glue (optional)

Scissors

1.Cut one 1” piece and one ½” piece from a paper straw. 
2.Cut two pieces of craft wire. Each piece of wire should be 6”-8” in length.

3.Thread one piece of craft wire through two holes on a 1” button and twist the ends of the wire to firmly attach the wire to the button.

4.Thread both ends of the same piece of craft wire through a paper straw and then through two holes on the second 1” button. Twist the wire around that second button to secure your second wheel. Trim any excess wire, and push the end of the wire back through the button hole. Cover wire with colored Washi tape if desired.

5. Repeat these steps with your ½” straw and two ½” buttons to make your second set of wheels.

6.Decorate your clothespin with paint or Washi tape.

7.Open up the mouth of your clothespin and set the smaller set of wheels inside so that the mouth grips the middle of the paper straw. Then slide the larger set of wheels into the back end of the clothespin.

8.Use hot glue to secure the back set of wheels if desired.

Make and Decorate Your Own Skateboard!

 

What You Need:

Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Rolls

Scissors

Cardboard

Glue or Stapler

Pencil or Pen

Markers, Stickers, Glitter, etc. (for decorating)

Skateboard Template 

1.To make your skateboard wheels, cut a cardboard roll into four 1 ½” smaller rolls.

2.On your piece of cardboard, draw the outline of a skateboard or trace one using a template.

3.Decorate one side of your board using stickers, markers, or any other embellishments you would like.

4. Now flip your board over and glue or staple two wheels onto each end of the board.

5. Let your skateboard sit upside down and dry. Then flip it right-side up, and voila! You have just custom-made your own skateboard!

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