Holiday Hang-Ups

crayola supplies

Crayons
Twistables® Colored Pencils
Markers
Glue Sticks
Crayola Cutter
Construction Paper

household supplies

aluminum foil
yarn

Why

Create decorations with cool cuts for any festive occasion. Or use these clever Crayola Cutter designs to add flair to a gift package!

Steps

1. On colorful construction paper, use your Crayola Cutter to cut out holiday shapes. Follow the package directions for using it. You could make decorations for birthday parties, Chanukah, St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, or Halloween, for example.
2. Decorate your shapes by cutting out interesting details and inside sections—it’s so easy with the Cutter! You can also cut other colors of paper, foil, and patterned papers to glue on top with Crayola Glue Sticks. Or attach them underneath the cut-outs to show through the holes. Add peel-off dots to separate layers of cut-outs for extra dimension.
3. Embellish your designs with Crayola Crayons, Twistables® Colored Pencils, and/or Fine Line Markers.
4. Cut a hole near the top of each ornament. Tie yarn in a loop to hang or use ribbon to attach to a package.

When & Where

"What a fun way to add a unique touch to the gifts children made for their families!"
- Matt R., school teacher.

"These ornaments are requested for almost every holiday! Children can be creative in so many ways."
- Katrina B., after-school child care provider.

Interesting Info

Some holidays have been celebrated for a very long time. New Year’s Day was first celebrated in 2000 BCE in Babylonia. St. Valentine’s Day began in Rome in the 5th century, St. Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland in 493, and April Fool’s Day started in France in 1564!

Safety Guidelines

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.