Christmas Cutout Banner
Whether it's sunny or snowy for Las Posadas, your kids can decorate with this colorful tissue-paper banner.
1. The Hispanic celebration of Las Posadas begins on December 15. To decorate, many families in Latin America and the southwestern United States hang banners of tissue paper (papel picado or pierced paper) around their homes.
2. Choose festive colored tissue paper and cut into rectangles. Fold down a small flap along the length of each piece where it will hang over a ribbon. With the flap on top, fold the paper crosswise and then fold it in half two more times to make a triangle.
3. With Crayola® Scissors, snip designs along folded edges. Include ovals, squares, rectangles, and diamonds. Carefully unfold once and snip more. Gently unfold all except the top hanging edge. Make several of these rectangles to create a banner.
4. Cut ribbon to fit the space you plan to decorate. With Crayola Gel Markers, decorate the cutouts and ribbon for a vibrant look. Attach cutouts to your ribbon with Crayola Glue Sticks.
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.
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.
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