Sky-High Color Stand-Ups

Why

Dark, tall, and dramatic! Create a nighttime cityscape or midnight in the forest with black Color Explosion™ Paper.


Steps

1. What tall, vertical shapes look cool at night? Maybe a skyscraper with twinkling lights or a forest of trees with owl’s eyes. Use your imagination!

2. Cut Crayola Black Color Explosion™ Paper in half to make a long, tall rectangle. With the markers, fill your upright design with bright colors. Every mark makes a surprise!

3. Cut out the edges for a more dramatic effect. Fold the paper into thirds or quarters vertically so your creation stands up. You could make a whole lit-up city of these buildings or a creepy forest at night!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Color Explosion™ Black—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Explosion™ Neon
  • Color Explosion™ Rainbow
  • Pointed Tip Scissors

Where & When

"Color Explosion™ Paper is so thick that it easily folds and stands up by itself. "
Socheata G., mother of 6-, 8-, and 10-year-olds.

"Our cityscapes became as place cards for our dinner celebrating our urban move. "
Dexter H., father of 11- and 12-year-olds.


Interesting Info

The tallest (for now) building in the world is in Malaysia. The Petronas Towers have 32,000 windows and contain a shopping and entertainment center, museum, concert hall, mosque, and parking for 4,500 cars.