Chanukah Menorah Centerpiece

Create a dazzling menorah to celebrate the Festival of the Lights. Make unique, colorful candles for your family’s Chanukah decoration.

1. With Crayola Scissors, cut 9 strips of Crayola Neon Color Explosion® Paper that are about 3" (7.6 cm) wide for the faux candles. Decorate the paper with bright Neon Color Explosion Markers. Roll the papers and tape them closed to form imitation candles.

2. Roll the paper around a marker barrel to form each pretend candle. Add Glitter Glue designs. Air-dry the glue.

3. Cut two shapes for the menorah base. Make the base long enough to hold all nine pretend candles. Remember, the center candle is always longer than the other eight.

4. Use your imagination to decorate the base with colorful cutout designs such as dreidels, stars, or other Chanukah symbols. Use Crayola Scissors to make interior cutouts and tape more colored paper behind the cutout. With Neon Color Explosion Markers, decorate the base with borders, outline cutouts, and add fine details. Add sparkly Glitter Glue. Air-dry the glue.

5. Tape the pretend candles between the two bases. Cut and roll two paper strips to attach as feet to both sides of the base.

6. Cut, twist, and attach yellow tissue paper for imitation candle flames. Display your finished menorah on a table, mantle, or in a window.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

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

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.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Neon Color Explosion®
• Glitter Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors

household supplies

• Hallmark tissue paper
• clear adhesive tape

"When the children were done decorating their imitation paper candles, we had enough to make two beautiful menorahs. "
Hannah K. , after-school craft volunteer.

"Our children were so proud to make their own menorah to decorate our table for the holiday. "
Jonah and Ilana W., parents of 6-, 7-, and 10-year-olds.

During the 8 days of Chanukah, menorahs are used to celebrate the Festival of Lights.