About This Project

A 5–10 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Yarn, Hole Punches, and Tape.

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    Make Easter Egg Art

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

    Step 1: Cut out the egg

    May need grown-up help
    First, pick the color of construction paper you want for your Easter egg. Fold your piece of construction paper in half. Then, draw a large half egg shape with the straight edge on the folded part. Cut the egg out. If you don't like the shape, you can change it a little. Any oval shape will work. If you are still learning to use scissors, ask an adult to draw over the pencil lines with a dark marker to make it easier to see.

    Step 2: Decorate the egg

    May need grown-up help
    Put your egg on newspaper to keep your table clean. Squeeze a little paint in different colors on one side of the egg. Don't use too much paint or it won't look nearly as pretty. Fold the egg and press it gently. Some paint might come out the side. That's ok - it's what the newspaper is for! Open the egg and look at the pattern you made. Let the paint dry before you move to the next step.

    Step 3: Add Lacing (Optional)

    When the paint is dry, use the hole punch to make holes around the edge of the egg, about 1/2 inch apart. Cut about 1 yard of yarn and wrap tape around one end to make it easier to thread. Pull the yarn through the first hole and tape it to the back. Lace the yarn through the holes, going around and around or in and out. If you run out of yarn, tape the end down and start again with a new piece. When you have laced through all the holes, cut off the extra yarn and tape the end to the back.
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    Clean up

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

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    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
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    • A cartoon of Tape
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    • A cartoon of Pencils
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
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      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Newspapers
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    • A cartoon of Hole Punches
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    • A cartoon of Scissors
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