Ripply Snow Sculpture

crayola supplies

Paint Brushes
Erasable Colored Pencils
Washable Kid's Paint
No-Run School Glue
Pointed Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled newspaper
Party Express paper plates
hole punch
paper towels
ribbon
corrugated cardboard
container(s) of water

Why

Warm chilly hearts with this friendly snow figure. Kids can create a winter wonderland of Ripply Snow Sculptures.

Steps

1. Carefully peel away paper from one side of corrugated cardboard.
2. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Paint the cardboard and one side of a heavy paper plate with white or tints of blue using Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Crayola Paint Brushes. Paint paper in other colors to use for your snow sculpture's clothing or other features. Dry.
3. With Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils, draw a snow sculpture on the back of the corrugated cardboard. Cut it out with Crayola Scissors. Attach it to the painted paper plate with Crayola School Glue.
4. On the back of your painted papers, draw facial features, hat, scarf, arms, and other decorations. Cut out and glue them to your snow sculpture.
5. On the blank side of the plate, paint a snow-covered evergreen tree or other winter scene. Dot white all over the plate to resemble falling snow. Dry.
6. Punch a hole in the top. Use ribbon or yarn to hang.

When & Where

"On a cold, windy day when we couldn't go outside to play, the kids made these snow sculptures."
- Katarina D., mom of 8- and 10-year-olds.

"This project was a hit in our Saturday afternoon craft class. Kids used this 3-D effect for other projects, too!"
- Bert K., art group leader.

Interesting Info

The snow capital of the United States is Stampede Pass, Washington. Each year it has an average snowfall of 430 inches (11 m)! Kids can build a lot of snow sculptures there!

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.

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.