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Sunday, March 11, 2012

Kid Craft: Paper Rainbow

I designed this paper rainbow with the purpose of using it for a place card on St. Patrick's Day. I've found that my youngest is more enthusiastic about setting the table when she can make the place cards, fold the napkins in cute shapes and pick out a centerpiece (usually a toy). It makes the entire process fun and hopefully she learns where the utensils go in the process.

In case you just want to use these rainbows for a craft project, I made two templates. A smaller size for the place cards and a larger size for a craft or centerpiece. Decorate them anyway you want. For example, add some glitter the rainbow or glue cotton balls to the clouds to make them fluffy.

Small Rainbow Template

Large Rainbow Template

Click on image, right click, copy, save, print. The small rainbow template is designed to fit on a 8.5" x 11" portrait. The large rainbow is designed to fit on a 11" x 8.5" landscape.

Cut out on solid lines. Cut on dotted lines. Attach clouds (refer to picture). No glue is needed.

14 comments:

Christy Amular said...

This is too cute and adorable. It will brighten any table!

Caca said...

this is just kawaii.

Caca said...

Jessica, I love all your photos background, they are very impressive. Can you please show me 'how to'?

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...
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KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

I didn't finish my comment above - sorry! What I meant to say is that it is adorable and I love how you added the glitter as well. Perfect!

Suzanne said...

Ooh, that would also be a fun craft to make and hang like a mobile over our dinner table! thank you!

Joy said...

Fun! I'll have to do this with Jude since he is so into rainbows right now :)

Michelle L. said...

Lovely and darling! I love the 3-D base!

zakkalife said...

Caca,

I'll try to do a little tutorial for you this week or next on how I choose my backgrounds and shoot my photos.

Patricia said...

Thank you so much! What a clever idea!

Unknown said...

What a great way to encourage your little ones to help with setting the table. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

Michele said...

Great family project! And, it's great for St. Patrick's Day or any day where we need a little sunshine and rainbows in our lives.

I've included you in this week's Craft Tutorial Thursday post too.

Caca said...

Jessica, many thanks. Looking forward for the tutorial post.

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