Patterned Paper Fold-Up Cards
Design fun, one-of-a-kind party invitations and note cards with their own built-in envelopes.
1. What kind of message or card would you like to send? Make your own! Here’s how. Experiment with unusual combinations of papers to let your creativity shine!
2. With a ruler, mark patterned paper, such as origami or scrapbook paper, into two small squares (each 5 7/8 inches or 15 cm). Mark a larger square (8 1/4 inches or 21 cm) of solid colored paper. With the Crayola Ultimate Cutter™ on the protective mat, cut out both squares.
3. Cover the back of one small square with a Crayola Glue Stick. Position this small square inside the larger square so that the small square looks like a diamond inside the larger square. Press flat. Let dry.
4. Your paper now has four triangles surrounding the center square. Fold these triangles up into the center along the edges of the patterned paper. Press flat.
5. On the other small square of patterned paper, a ruler to draw lines between the corner points. Cut the square into four equal triangles.
6. Open your paper flat, and turn it over on the back. Glue the four triangles on the four folded-point sections. A blank square in the center is now surrounded by triangles. Press flat. Let dry.
7. Turn over your paper. Write your message with Crayola Write Color Pencils in the center square.
8. Use the Crayola Staple-Free Stapler to make a small hole in the point of each triangle. Fold up the triangles. Thread ribbon through the holes and tie. Your message is ready for personal delivery!
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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