FOR YOUNG READERS

3-D Rainbow Paper Craft

This is a simple paper craft that results in a 3-D ornament you can hang around the room.

Materials: printer; paper; scissors.

OPTIONAL: crayons (or paint, markers, etc.); string, thread, ribbon or wool

Instructions:

Print template and color as desired

• Cut out the template pieces (may require adult assistance and can be done beforehand).

• Fold in half and glue together to make a rainbow.

• Cut on the dotted line right up to the center.

• Slide two rainbows together, top to bottom. All I have is the snowflake image to show you how it’s done.

• Glue a ribbon or thread onto the top or hole punch a small hole and tie a ribbon through (I used a thread and it worked really well).

Options:

• Instead of simply coloring the template, here are some thoughts for alternatives:

1. sparkles or sparkle glue

2. salt drip:

– 3 parts flour;
– 1 part salt;
– food coloring;
– water.

Mix together 3 parts flour, 1 part salt, food coloring, and enough water to make a dripping consistency but not too runny.
Use a stick to drip onto paper shapes.
Will dry hard and sparkly.

3. grated chalk (take a piece of colored chalkboard chalk and rub it with course sandpaper to get chalk dust. Pour the dust over glue covered paper.