Naturally, Notes & Envelopes

crayola supplies

• Paint Brushes
• Mini-Stampers Markers
• Washable Kid's Paint
• Twistables®
• Glue Sticks
• Pointed Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• paper towels
• container(s) of water
• recycled cereal boxes

Why

"Leaf" a good impression with these easy-breezy notes. Create a nature stencil to decorate cards with matching envelopes.

Steps

1. 1. Cut a stencil. Use Crayola Twistables® to sketch a design from nature—a flower, animal, or leaf—on the inside of a cereal box. Cut out the middle with Crayola Scissors.
2. 2. Design cards. Fold paper to create a note card. Make sure the stencil fits! Cover your craft area with newspaper. Place the stencil on your note card. Use Crayola Washable Kid’s Paint and a Paint Brush to fill in the design. Air-dry paint.
3. 3. Add details to your note cards with Twistables and MiniStampers.
4. 4. Decorate envelopes. Fold paper (larger than your card) so the bottom section is shorter than the top, leaving a flap. Use a Crayola Glue Stick to seal the sides. Decorate the envelope with your stencil, Twistables, and/or MiniStampers. Air-dry paint.
5. 5. Write your message. Fill your card with good wishes. Place your card in the envelope. Fold the flap down. Glue it closed.

When & Where

"We visited a nature conservancy. The children used their note cards to send thank you messages to our guide."
- Melanie T., home-school parent.

"Each child made several note cards and tied them together with ribbon. We sold them at a school fundraiser."
- Jack S., PTA officer.

Interesting Info

Both the raffia palm and the Amazonian bamboo plant have the largest leaf of any plant. Their leaves measure up to 20 m, or 67 feet 7 inches long.

Safety Guidelines

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

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