Crepe Paper Artwork

 


Thanks to Jessica from @teachlearncreate for this fantastic art idea! Head on over and like her Instagram page for further awesome classroom activities and ideas!

What you need:

  • Art paper
  • Permanent marker
  • Colored crepe paper

What to do:

  1. First, draw the shape of the branches with pencil and draw over it with black permanent marker.
  2. Then, layer the squares of crepe paper over the top.
  3. Wet the crepe paper with a brush and water.
  4. Let the crepe paper dry and then gently remove the crepe paper.
  5. Finally, roll balls of white and pink crepe paper and glue onto the branches to form the cherry blossom flowers.

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