String-Painted Basket
Spring into the season with a project that strings along children's imaginations. Get a handle on holidays from Easter, to Passover, to May Day with this versatile basket idea.
1. Spread recycled newspaper over your work area. Pour two tablespoons of several bright colors of Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint into recycled foam produce trays.
2. With Crayola Scissors cut a short piece of string or yarn for every color of paint. Dip the string into paint and then drag, twirl, or dot on a large sheet of heavy, white construction paper to create designs. Dry.
3. Make a handle for your basket by cutting a narrow strip from another piece of construction paper. String paint the handle if you like. Dry.
4. Turn the basket paper upside down, with the unpainted side facing out. Cut slits at all four corners of the paper about 1/2 of the way in. Fold the ends into the middle of each side and staple to create a basket. Staple the handle to the sides of the basket.
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.
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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