My Monster Power Cards

Hobbies are a great way for kids to explore their interests and talents. Young collectors are fascinated with their own imaginary monsters.

1. Fold white paper into quarters. In each quarter, draw imaginary monsters with Crayola® Colored Pencils. Fill in darker lines and areas with Crayola Fine Line Markers.

2. Write the name each monster. Make up a number rating system for the different monsters' powers, and mark these on the cards.

3. Photocopy the cards and color them with colored pencils.

4. Fold construction paper in quarters to make a backing for the cards. (For even sturdier cards, use recycled file folders.)

5. Glue cards onto backings with a Crayola Glue Stick. With Crayola Scissors, cut the drawings and backings along the fold lines.

6. Make up a game with your cards to play with friends. Decorate a recycled cardboard box to hold cards. Trade cards, too.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

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.

Basket of Blooming Flowers

Sing-Along Scenes

Wonderful Tracings

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Fine Line Markers
• Colored Pencils
• Glue Sticks
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• white paper
• access to photocopy machine
• recycled file folders (optional)

"I've never seen our kids so interested in a project. They put a lot of thought and effort into their cards."
Nicholas H., father of two children ages 7 and 10.

"The kids enjoyed many hours making, playing with, and trading their monster power cards."
Fran T., grandmother of five children ages 6 to 13.

Card games are thought to have originated in ancient China, where paper money was shuffled around to create different combinations. Playing cards in China is still associated with paper tickets.