Let
the kids have fun creating handmade holiday cards using
a stencil made from a foam plate. Many different looks
can be created with this one, easy-to- make stencil.
1.
Draw a 3" x 4" rectangle on a piece of white
paper.
2.
Using a pencil, create a simple holiday design, such as
a word (like Peace, Joy or Love), or a symbol of the season.
3.
Now draw another 3" x 4" rectangle on a foam
plate.
4.
Redraw the design inside the rectangle on the plate.
(You may also transfer the design by taping the paper
onto the plate and tracing over the lines with a ballpoint
pen to make an impression on the plate.)
5. Carefully
cut out the design with the X-acto knife. (This step
should not be completed by young children. Please use
discretion!)
6.
Spread various colors of tempera paints onto a sponge,
being careful not to blend the paint too much.
7. Lay the
foam plate stencil onto a piece of colored construction
paper and press the painted sponge over it. Lift the
plate off the paper and allow to dry.
8.
Cut out the printed design and paste onto a card made from
construction paper of a different color.
This
template can be cleaned and reused in various ways.
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