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Activities

 

Pop-up Christmas cards

Timescale:
20-30 mins
Materials:
Honeycomb paper, Plain card, PVA glue.
Step 1:
Cut out the honeycomb paper into a symmetrical Christmas shape. (A Christmas tree or church bell is good for this)
Step 2:
Fold the cut out in half and stick the two ends together leaving a triangle shape.
Step 3:
Stick the remaining ends to the inside of the card and leave to dry. When you open your card the object should concertina out into a 3-D tactile shape.
Handy hints:
Make sure your materials are non-toxic.
Take care with sharp objects.
Please read the Things you need think about first section section before you prepare for this activity.
Credit:
Sense Scotland arts team December 2005.