| Sea Creature Place-Card Holder |
From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-304 |
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Materials: Plastic foam balls -- 3" diameter
Poster paper
Googlie eyes
Hot glue
Scissors
Toothpicks
Paint
Brushes
Pencil
Markers - Paint the foam balls in fun colors and let them dry. Hint: It is helpful to insert three toothpicks into the balls first so that you have something to hold on to while painting and to give the ball something to rest on while the paint is drying (figure A).
- Draw and then cut out creature parts from the poster paper (figure B). Draw the profile view of arms, fins, tentacles, etc. for your sea creatures (you will need two of each of the parts, etc. for each place card holder you are making). We are embellishing the eyes with googlie eyeballs, just for fun! Use a black marker to outline the shapes so that they really stand out.
- On the backside, hot glue the toothpicks to the poster paper creature parts leaving at least half of the toothpick exposed (figure C), and put glue on both sides of the toothpick. Then place an identical creature part face down on the glue and smooth out.
- Insert toothpicks into the foam ball where your different creature parts need to go (figure D).
- Now, add the name of each guest to a ball (figure E).
Tips: - Have an adult supervise when using sharp tools like scissors and toothpicks or a hot glue gun.
- Let your guests take the decorations home as part of their party favors.
- Try making your own designs like a cat, dog, or whatever!
Products: All products are available at craft and all-purpose stores nationwide. No special products needed.
RESOURCES :
Kid Style Nature Crafts: 50 Terrific Things to Make With Nature Materials
Model: 0806909978
Author: Gwen Diehn & Terry Krautwurst
Preprint Edition (April 1997); 144 pages
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Great Parties for Kids: Over 35 Celebrations for Toddlers to Preteens
Model: 0913589829
Author: Nancy Fyke
(1994)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Williamson Publishing Company
Charlotte, VT 05445
Email: info@williamsonbooks.com
Best Birthday Parties Ever! A Kids Do-It-Yourself Guide
Model: 0761314105
Author: Kathy Ross
(1999)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
The Millbrook Press, Inc.
Brookfield, CT 06804
Fax: 203-775-5643
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