Hi friends,
We created fun Presidents’ Day Cards to celebrate Presidents’s day or birthdays that fall on/near Presidents’’s day. So, get ready to use construction paper and cotton balls!
*Click on photos for a closer look
What You'll Need
Construction Paper (white,black, blue)
Scissors
Glue
Pencil
Cotton Balls
Wiggly Eyes
Crayons/Markers
OPTIONAL: other colored/pattern paper, cup/small bowl, small rectangle
*Project can also be completed with just white paper and crayons.
The Steps
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STORY TIME: When I was in school, we got two Mondays off, one right after the other. Now that I have kids, things have changed a bit; they get one whole week off!
It’s even called “Presidents Week,” because it falls between President Lincoln’s and President Washington’s birthdays.
If that wasn’t cool enough, my daughter, who’ll be my weekly crafting partner, has a birthday during the week. That’s partly what inspired today's craft- the birthdays that fall during that week or share a birthday with one of them. We actually know someone whose birthday is today!
CARD BASE
For either card, use one sheet of white construction paper and fold it in half.
You can decide to make a tall card or a short one by the way you turn your paper. Once you decide, use a pencil and a small cup/bowl to trace a face.
*Make sure to leave enough room for the body and hat.
PRESIDENT DETAILS
Grab black or blue paper and use a rectangle shape to trace a body. Carefully cut it out and set it aside, as well as the other pieces you’ll cut.
Use the shorter end of the rectangle to create the width of the hats.
a) Abe’s hat- Draw a narrow, horizontal rectangle with a square top.
b) Washington’s hat-Draw a short dome with a flower petal on the left and right side.
3. Cut out a small rectangle shape for the arm from black or blue paper.
4. Abe’s shirt- cut out a small triangle from white paper.
5. Abe’s bow tie- instructions in the graphic.
6. Washington’s shirt- (not shown) trace out a cloud-like shape and cut out.
ASSEMBLY & DETAILS
Glue all the pieces onto the white card including a small rectangle for the gift (use any colored/patterned paper) and draw on the ribbons.
Color the skin before gluing the eyes, then draw the eyebrows, rosy cheeks, nose, and smile.
3. Draw on the yellow details of Washington’s hat.
4. Stretch out the cotton balls and glue them around the side of Abe’s face and chin. For Washington’s face, glue them on the sides of his cheeks (below).
5. Write out your message of choice: “Happy Present- Dential Birthday” or “Happy Presidents Day!” on the front and your personal message inside.
That’s it!
Happy crafting!
Amanda and Naomi
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