1. Cut two pieces of green card and two pieces of orange card each 6cm by 12cm. Mark each piece of card 3cm from each end and bend the short sides into the middle, folding along the marks. (pic a)
  2. Flatten out the folded cards and place the two orange bits side by side to make a square. Use double sided tape in the corners to fix the green pieces over the top at 90°, perpendicular to the orange card. (pic b)
  3. Test the magic folding card by bending the front green flaps round to the back so you have an orange strip down the middle flanked by thinner green strips.
  4. Then bend along the green folds so the card makes a cross shape. Keep folding until the card is square again.
  5. Decorate the front of the card with strips of border stickers. Cut a large flower sticker or photograph in half and fix to the middle of the card where the two halves meet. (pic c)
  6. Bend the flaps as before and match up two halves of a picture on the other side of the card. Keep folding and decorating until all the panels are covered. (pic d)


4 Comments

  1. by christine duckworth:

    On January 17, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    Hi, You have nothing for any of the national days. St Patrick St Andrew St David’s and St George. It’s a pity because as a guider I use a lots of your ideas/

    Christine Duckworth Arts Advisor Lancashire East Girl Guides

  2. by Patti:

    On January 25, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Hi Christine,

    Thank you very much for your comment, we really value all new ideas for the Patticrafts site.

    I’m always looking for new fun activities, and “National” Days” sounds like it would be great fun for the children. I’ll start to look at some new ideas on this theme, so please keep an eye on the site.

    Thanks again for the feedback.

    Patti

  3. by Deby:

    On February 14, 2010 at 9:52 am

    Hi ideas for Chinese New Year etc, would be very helpful. Many thanks

  4. by Patti:

    On February 15, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    Hi Deby,

    Thanks for your comment: we are always trying to think of new ideas and themes for Patticrafts. Chinese New Year is full of colour and celebration and I think the Oriental Dragon Hand Puppet would be great to make for this festival!

    Patti

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