Circus Centerpiece
Throw a circus theme party! Streamers flow from this festive big-top to each place at the table.
1. "Ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages! Welcome to the circus!" You’ll have a wonderful time creating this colorful tent to decorate for your next party!
2. To make your big-top, cut posterboard in half from long side to long side with Crayola® Scissors. Lay the posterboard horizontally. Fold it in half side to side. Open it up. Fold the right side to the center fold. Fold the left side to the center fold. Refold along the center fold.
3. Starting about 1/5 of the way down the edge with the double folds, cut in a diagonal line toward the top of the single fold to form a point. Unfold your four-sided tent.
4. On one side of the tent draw a flap door. Cut a slit up and over the top of the door so it swings open.
5. Decorate your circus tent with Crayola Color Changeables. Use your color changing wand to make interesting patterns and designs. Show off the magic of color changing with swirls, polka dots on a bright background, or other circus designs.
6. Fold very narrow flaps along both open edges of your tent. Cover one flap with Crayola School Glue. Attach it to the other flap. Air-dry the tent before standing it up to continue.
7. Ask an adult to help you bring the tent points together at the top. Put a drinking straw in the middle for a flagpole. Fasten the points around the straw with glue. Hold the points together with a paper clip until the glue dries.
8. On the other half of your posterboard draw a flag, a party sign for your tent, and name cards for each of your guests. Decorate them with Changeables. What kind of special effects can you create with the color changing wand? Cut out all pieces. Glue the flag to the straw. Glue the sign to your tent.
9. Cut ribbon into as many strips as you have guests. Make ribbons long enough to reach all seats at your table. Glue one end of each ribbon to the flagpole and the other end to a name card. Air-dry the glue. Arrange on your table and you’re ready for the circus to begin!
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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