Gift-Wrapped Greetings!
Delight someone with a handmade card that opens like a present! This card is an all-in-one gift to celebrate any occasion.
1. There are many ways to make unique cards. Here is how for make one that looks like a wrapped gift.
2. Cut watercolor paper into a card. Use Crayola Twistables® Crayons to draw interesting shapes on the outside.
3. Cover your craft area with newspaper. With Crayola Hassle Free Watercolors, cover your design in colorful hues. To make lighter colors, just add a little water. The crayon will resist the paint and "pop" from the background! Air-dry your card.
4. Fold the card. Start wrapping ribbon with one end inside the card. Wrap the ribbon around the back and into the front. Glue the ribbon in place.
5. Cut and fold another piece of paper to fit inside the card to cover the ribbon ends. Glue the paper in place. Air-dry the glue.
6. Cut a paper gift tag. Write your birthday message on the tag and inside the card with crayons. If you like, embellish the message and gift tag with watercolors as well. Air-dry the paint.
7. Cut another ribbon long enough to wrap around the entire card in the other direction and to make a bow. Glue the ribbon to the front and back of card. Air-dry the glue.
8. Punch a hole in the end of the tag. Thread it on the ribbon. Tie the ribbon into a bow. Your Gift-Wrapped Greeting is ready to surprise someone!
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.
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.
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