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After being inspired by the bounty of children's crafty books I recently borrowed from the library, this is the first project I attempted. Today is Pazely's REAL birthday, & I thought it only appropriate we make some party crowns.
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The project simply calls for newspaper. That's it. BUT, the girls & I painted a watercolor wash over ours to make things a bit more schnazzy. You can do your painting before the crown is cut out, or after.
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Crease your paper as seen in the picture. The folds should be at the top & left side. Measure 6 inches in...
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...& cut all the way up.
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Now lay your paper flat so you'll have a doubled piece of newspaper, approximately 22" long x 6" tall, with a fold at the bottom. Fold that in half, from short end to short end. Keep folding the paper this way until you end up with a folded bunch that's about 1 1/2" across.
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Measure 2" down & you'll be cutting from that mark diagonally across. See the shaded area? That will be chopped off.
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Like so. You can also create a rounded corner by arching your diagonal line.
Right under that 2" mark, you can cut out a design if you like. Half a heart, half a star, half a diamond or circle, etc. Once you cut it & open it up, the
whole design will be revealed.
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Like so.
Now wrap the crown aruond your child's head (or your head) & staple in the appropriate spot to hold the crown in place. (Don't staple it
TO the head though.)
You can decorate with gems & jewels if you want.
Then let the royal riot begin!
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The star one would look cute painted red, white & blue for the 4th of July!
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P.S. Oh, the book I learned this from is called "50 Ways To Have Fun With Old Newspapers" by Bill Severn
P.P.S. Happy Birthday Pazely!!
How cute!!
ReplyDeletehow adorable is that!?! And I love the pictures!!
ReplyDeleteI just ran across you blog, and it's beautiful!! I teach parenting classes and I know I can hijack some of your ideas to use with my parents and kids. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDelete~Dana
So adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful thing about this project is that it's so easy, it's green - and it's sooo old school! I love me some fancy craft supplies (who doesn't?!) but this is so simple and so effective. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! I'm going to have to try it!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! I love how you painted them. I'll be linking.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea...we tried this at playgroup today and had lots of fun with it. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLooks like the girls love these! I have to look for that books now. I linked over from crescendoh.com
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