Stained Glass Art (Sun Catchers)

"Stained Glass" Art
(Sun Catchers)

Paper "Stained Glass" Art
           (Sun Catchers)

Suitable for Kindergarten to Third Grade

- this art can be made using any shape (rectangle, heart, angel)
- can be varied to suit the age/needs of the children
- after deciding on a shape, using black construction paper,
  cut out the center of the paper, leaving a frame about
  1/2 to 3/4 inch wide

- vary the expectations depending on the age/ability of the children (older
  children may be able to cut out their own shapes and it can be divided into random parts)
- this compliments "Stained Glass" Cross (Art/Christian activity)

Materials
- construction paper or card stock
- tissue paper that can be cut into 1 inch squares or torn into small pieces - a variety of colors or
  specific colors to suit the frame
- waxed paper
- watered down glue
- brushes for gluing

Construction
- prepare small containers of the glue mixture (approximately 1:1 ratio of white glue and water)
- distribute the waxed paper to be used as the surface for the tissue paper to be
  glued to (if paper is being used to protect the tables/desks, be sure to remove the art immediately
  upon completion to avoid the art being permanently stuck to the paper)
- use the brush to put the water/glue mixture on the waxed paper
- distribute the shape being used (older children may cut out their own shapes ahead of time)
- place the black construction "frame" on the waxed paper
- place a piece of tissue paper in the center of the frame and use the brush to gently brush a light coat
  of the glue mixture
- continue to put one piece of tissue paper at a time overlapping the pieces slightly each time and
  remembering to brush with the mixture each time
- after the sun catcher is completely dry, the excess waxed paper needs to be trimmed to the shape of
  frame
- hang in a window and enjoy the colors

Pine Tree Ornaments

Pine Cone Ornaments

Pine Tree Ornaments

Tree Ornaments

Suitable for Kindergarten to Third Grade

- ornaments that can be hung on a 
  Christmas tree or in a window
- small pine cones can be used to form a 
  wreath

Materials

- pine cones
- glitter - assorted colors
- ribbon
- white glue or a low temperature glue gun
- optional - sequins, jewels, small pompoms

Construction
- apply glue to the pine cone, as much or as little as desired - older children can apply their 
  own glue on the pine cone and then sprinkle it with glitter
- a plastic lid or a container with glue in it can be used for young children to roll the pine
  cone around, allowing the glue to adhere to the cone
- once enough glue is on the cone, glitter can be sprinkled on it or it can be rolled around in 
  a container of glitter
- after the glittery pine cone has dried it may also be decorated with sequins, jewels, small 
  pompoms
- attach a loop made out of ribbon

Paper Plate Dove

Paper plate Dove

Paper Plate Dove


Suitable for Kindergarten to Third Grade

- tracers can be made as shown

- students use the tracers to make the parts of the   dove
- the tail and wings can be placed strategically on   
  paper plates with a scalloped edge. It gives a    
  "feathery" effect,
- plain paper plates are also effective

Materials
- thin, white paper plates (1-2 per student) 
- plates with a scalloped edge gives a fancier effect
- 2 tracers - one body part and one wing (to be 
  trace twice) Multiple tracers will be needed 
  according to class size
- glue
- green, yellow and black construction paper (green for the olive branch, yellow for the
  beak, black for eyes)
- the dove parts could be cut out for Kindergarten children and children without the tracing 
  and cutting skills

Construction
- trace and cut out three dove parts (have the dove's tail and the wings line up with the 
  scalloped edge to give the feathery effect)
- glue wings onto the dove body with the tip of the wing pointing up
- wings can be bent slightly to give a flight appearance
- cut out a small triangle shape for the beak, a circle for the eyes (one for each side) and a 
  leaf to be glued to the beak