About This Project

A 45–90 minutes craft for ages 5–10, using supplies you likely already have — Yarn, Hole Punches, and Tape.

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    A cartoon of Yarn
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    Make Blue Sky Lacing Activity

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Draw a cloud on the paper plate.

    Draw a cloud on the front of the paper plate. Keep it simple.

    Step 2: Cut out the cloud.

    May need grown-up help
    Cut out the cloud that you drew on the paper plate. Ask an adult for help if needed. Then, use the hole punch to punch holes around the border of the cloud, about 1/2 inch apart.

    Step 3: Paint the paper plate.

    May need grown-up help
    Put the paper plate on newspaper with the bottom side up. Paint the bottom of the plate blue. Wait for the paint to dry.

    Step 4: Lace the cloud.

    Wrap a small piece of tape around the end of the white yarn. Pull the yarn through a hole, leaving about 1 inch of yarn on the back side of the project. Use tape to hold the yarn. Weave the yarn through the holes in a random pattern, filling in the gap. You can go through holes more than once. Change the pattern. When you get to the end of the yarn, end in the back of the project. Cut the yarn to leave about 1 inch and use tape to hold it.

    Step 5: Add a rainbow.

    Use washi tape to make a rainbow coming from the cloud. You can cut the ends of the washi tape or wrap it over the edge of the plate.

    Step 6: Make a sun instead of a rainbow.

    If you'd prefer a sun instead of a rainbow, cut a circle out of yellow paper. Cut small triangles out of the orange paper. Glue these together to make a sun. Glue the sun in place over the cloud.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Yarn
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Washi Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Plaper Plates
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Hole Punches
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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