Clothesline for a Valentine

Send your valentine a message on a paper T-shirt garland you design yourself! The super bright colors of Crayola Color Surge Paper and Markers will give the people you love a big WOW!

1. Use Crayola Scissors to cut a T-shirt shape on Crayola Color Surge Paper. Look at a real T-shirt to see the shape. Cut sides and sleeves. Curve the neckline.

2. Trace the T-shirt shape on Color Surge Paper and cut out. Trace and cut out several T-shirts on different colors of Color Surge Paper.

3. Use Color Surge markers to create a message on the T-shirts. Use your imagination or try these ideas: • Write "I love you!" using 3 T-shirts, with one word on each. • Spell out the word "L-O-V-E" with one letter on each. • Outline the letters and words to make them stand out. • Outline the neckline and sleeves with Color Surge markers. Short dashes look like stitches. • Add stripes, dots or swirls to T-shirts.

4. Arrange the T-shirts side-by-side in the order they will hang on the string.

5. Cut a piece of string longer than needed to fit all of your T-shirts. Tie loops on the ends to make the string easy to hang.

6. Clip T-shirts to string with mini clothespins.

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.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

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Crafts

crayola supplies

• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Color Surge™ Markers and Paper System

household supplies

• clothespins, mini
• ribbon, string, or yarn

"This craft was so fun to do. We spent an afternoon making garlands for everyone in our family and my daughter even made them for her entire class. I think Clothesline for a Valentine is going to be our new February craft tradition. "
Anita E., parent of 2 boys and a girl, ages 12, 9, and 5

"We created Clothesline for a Valentine garlands to decorate the community food pantry as part of our canned goods drive. The volunteers appreciated the bright touch of our artwork. And they gave every child who came to the food pantry a decorated t-shirt to take home on Valentine’s Day! "
Marc G., scout leader

Valentine’s Day customs come from the ancient Roman festival, Lupercalia. This festival honored the Roman god of nature (Pan) and the Roman goddess of women (Juno). During the festival, which took place on February 15, young people chose names from a box and exchanged gifts with each other.