Groovy Ties

Why

Who’s the coolest dude you know? Let Dad or Gramps know how they color your world with this spirited package topper, thank you note, or desk decoration.

Steps

1. Men wore something like neckties in ancient China and Rome. Ties are still often a statement of style! Perk up a package or decorate dad’s office door with this spiffy tie.

2. Draw a knotted tie (or a bow tie) on posterboard with Erasable® Colored Pencils. You can always erase until you get the shape you want. Cut out the tie with Crayola Scissors.

3. To make a printing stamp, choose a simple symbol---a heart, Xs and Os (hugs and kisses), golf ball, or the groovy guy’s initials. On a foam produce tray, outline your design with the tip of a colored pencil. (Remember, it will print backwards!) Cut out the stamp.

4. Cover your craft area with newspaper. Brush Crayola Washable Kid’s Paint on the stamp. Print it on the tie in a pattern or randomly. Air-dry the tie.

5. Use Crayola Twistables and Markers to highlight the printed designs. Make a very hip tie for a hip guy!

Safety Guidelines

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.

Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.

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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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Markers
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • Erasable Colored Pencils
  • Twistables®
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • posterboard
  • paper towels
  • recycled foam produce trays
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

""We hung a banner of ties around the dining room on Father’s Day. What a fun surprise.""
Brigitte K., mother of 4-and 6-year-olds.

""My children wrote notes of thanks to their teachers on the backs of these ties. They made big bows for female teachers." "
Sif G., mother of 7- and 11-year-olds.


Interesting Info

People in the United States spend more than $1 billion buying about 100 million ties a year. No wonder there are so many ways to knot a tie!