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 Thursday, November 24, 2011

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Teaching Thursdays: Tissue Paper and Yarn Xmas Trees
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!



Here is an easy project to make that will only take a few supplies to create. This project was created by Cathie and Steve. This is a great and simple to make project that your kids will love. Want to see more crafts from Cathie and Steve click, here.

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Glitter - Hologram Gold, 8 oz.



Other Supplies
3 Styrofoam trees – different sizes
Scissors
Tissue paper – pink; pale green and turquoise
Yarn – raspberry; olive dark turquoise
Wax paper


Instructions

  1. Cut the tissue paper into small random shaped squares. Apply the squares to the Styrofoam tree with Mod Podge. Topcoat with a layer of Mod Podge. Add additional layers of tissue. Allow for dry time between layers.
  2. Cut the yarn into 3 to 5 feet long pieces. (Use more yarn for a fuller wrap and less yarn for an open look.) Pool some Mod Podge Glitter onto a piece of wax paper. Saturate the yarn in the Mod Podge Glitter. Wrap the wet yarn around the cones. Allow to dry.

 



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