Chanukah Blessings Photo Garland

crayola supplies

Markers
Glitter Glue
Pointed Tip Scissors
Model Magic® Fusion™
Construction Paper

household supplies

picture frame
ribbon

Why

Chanukah is a time to be thankful for the miracle of light. Fill a holiday photo garland with pictures of things for which your family is thankful.

Steps

1. The festive time of Chanukah is ideal to remember the ways that your life is blessed. Gather photos and other paper items to fill eight small photo frames. For example, if you are grateful for your visit to Israel, you could include a small Israeli flag.
2. With Crayola Scissors, cut eight papers the size of each frame interior. Label each piece, such as first night and second night, using Crayola Markers. Slip one rectangle into each frame.
3. Next think about how you want to decorate your frames with Crayola Model Magic® Fusion™ compound. You could make symbols of Chanukah such as a dreidel or pick up on themes from the photos you will use. Flatten sheets of compound and cover the frame edges. Shape three-dimensional forms on the frames. Roll coils and beads. You can even cut Fusion with scissors.
4. Assemble your Fusion forms to create dynamic frames. Be sure to leave space in the center to display the picture. Fusion compound dries to the touch overnight and air-dries completely in 2 to 3 days.
5. To decorate the garland, thread large Fusion beads along a ribbon long enough to display the eight frames. String the decorated frames on the ribbon. Add Crayola Glitter Glue sparkles. Air-dry the garland.
6. Each night of Chanukah, remove one label and insert the blessing you chose. Share the meaning of each with your gathered family.

When & Where

"Each member of our family picked one of the blessings as a surprise to the rest. The final one was chosen by our whole family. Can you guess what it was? "
- Rivka R., mother of 15-, 13-, 12-, 10-, and 6-year-olds.

"This garland is a poignant way to remember the people in our family who used to be part of our Chanukah celebration and are no longer with us."
- Noach S., father of 11-year-old twins.

Interesting Info

Since 1997, Chabad-Lubavich has been sponsoring Chanukah on Ice events all around the world. Many traditional customs occur at these events with an on-ice twist, such as dreidel-spinning contests, and menorah ice sculptures. Even Judah of Macabee shows up on skates sometimes.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—

Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Mirrors, Picture Frames, and Plant Pots—Close adult supervision is required when children use craft materials that could shatter or break. Handheld mirrors, picture frames with glass, ceramic pots, and similar breakable items may be used only by children 8 years and older. For children 7 years and younger, use unbreakable materials such as wood or sturdy plastic picture frames, unbreakable mirrors, and plant pots that will not shatter into sharp edges.

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.

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.