Faith Based Christmas eBook 2022 by CleverPatch

Faith Based Christmas eBook 2022

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4 Faith Based craft ideas for the Christmas season! Contents

Paper Plate Manger................................................................................... 3 Macramé Angel.......................................................................................4-5 Egg Carton Nativity Scene................................................................. 6-7 Christmas Carol Tree................................................................................. 8 Templates...................................................................................................... 9 We’ve supplied FREE templates just for you! Print as many times as you like.

KEY: Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. Keep an eye out for this icon throughout the eBook and be sure to consult an adult if needed.

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Paper Plate Manger Materials:

• Paper Plates – Small – Pack of 50 – 16601 • Wooden Beads – Natural 340g Pack – 10841

• CleverPatch™ Junior PVA Glue – 250ml – 10364

• Tissue Paper – Light Blue Pack of 5 – 17592 • Tissue Paper – Yellow – Pack of 5 – 11907 • Paper Raffia – Yellow – 50 Metres – 12391 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube Burnt Sienna – 75ml – 16884

• CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube – White – 75ml – 16886

• EverZart Permanent Pens Black – Pack of 20 – 19810 • Foam Glitter Star Stickers Gold & Silver – Pack of 168 – 20245 • Other materials required: Stapler, scissors, paint brushes and a pencil.

1. Cut a paper plate in half and set aside. Draw a semi-circle along the inside rim of another plate as shown.

2. Slightly bend the plate and make a small cut to create a slit inside the semi-circle. Unfold and use the slit to cut around your pencil line.

3. Paint both sides of the half plate using burnt sienna paint and the other plate using equal parts burnt sienna and white paint. Allow to dry.

4. Align the two plate pieces as shown, with the base of each plate facing outwards. Staple around the outer rim to secure.

5. Using half a sheet of blue tissue paper, fold in half lengthwise, then again into thirds. Cut in half along the long edge. You should have 2 stacks of paper measuring approx. 12.5 x 11.5cm. Wrap one around a wooden bead as shown and glue to secure.

6. Wrap the second stack of tissue paper around the body so it looks like a blanket. Glue the tissue paper in place and allow to dry.

7. Cut a sheet of yellow tissue paper in half and slightly scrunch the sheet. Fill the pocket between the paper plates with the tissue paper. Use small amounts of glue to hold in place. Allow to dry.

8. Cut small lengths of yellow raffia. Glue the raffia pieces to the tissue paper and plate in a random fashion to look like straw. Allow to dry.

9. Add details to your manger using a permanent pen. Attach three glitter star stickers to the top of the manger. Glue baby Jesus to the middle of the straw. Allow to dry. Your Paper Plate Manger is now ready to display!

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Macramé Angel Materials: • Macramé Cord – 2mm x 275m – 19344 • Wooden Rings – Pack of 20 – 19251 • Metallic Yarn – Gold – 20g – 10238 • Wooden Beads – Natural – 340g Pack – 10841 • Wooden Skewers – Pack of 100 – 10014 • Clear Sticky Tape – 18mm x 66m – 17769 • Other materials required: Scissors and a ruler. Optional: Hairspray or adhesive spray and decorating materials.

Click here to watch our ‘Macramé Angel’ Video!

1. Watch our Basic Macramé Knots and Double Half Hitch Knot videos before you begin. Cut a 1m length of macramé cord. Fold the length in half and thread the looped end through a bead so the loop measures about 3cm above the bead.

2. Place the looped end over a wooden ring and pull the ends and the bead through the loop to create a cow hitch knot. Push the bead into the centre of the ring so the cord ends sit over the bottom of the ring.

3. Bring each end of the cord up and through the ring from the back so the cord lengths hang over the ring as shown. Pull tight on each cord to secure the bead in the centre.

4. Cut 12 x 30cm lengths of macramé cord and use to make 6 cow hitch knots on each side of the ring. Ensure the cords are evenly spaced and the knots are pulled tight.

5. Use the cord on the left side from step 3 as your filler cord to tie double half hitch knots around the left edge of the ring with the smaller lengths.

6. Repeat step 5 for the right side using the right side cord from step 3 as your filler cord. Bring the two filler cords together and tie a knot so it sits at the top of the ring. Tie another knot close to the cord ends to create a loop for hanging.

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You can use hairspray to help hold your Angel’s wings in place!

7. Cut 16 x 30cm lengths of cord and separate into two piles. Tape the ends of each pile so they are held together. Use a skewer to separate the strands of the cords.

8. Thread one pile of the cord lengths through the ring on one side, so the cord lengths sit under the bead. Hold the first pile in one hand and then thread the second pile through the ring on the other side of the bead. Ensure the ends are aligned.

9. Wrap a 30cm length of gold metallic yarn around the top section of the cord lengths near the ring. Tie a knot to secure and trim any excess yarn. Remove the tape from the ends of the cord lengths.

10. Wrap a 15cm length of gold yarn around the top of the cord that holds the bead in place to create a halo. Tie a knot to secure and trim any excess yarn.

11. Separate the strands of the cord lengths on each side of the ring.

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You could decorate your Angel’s face using a marker or paint!

12. Cut the ends of the strands so they become neat and create a wing shape. Trim the bottom cord strands so they are even and your desired length. Your Macramé Angel is now ready to hang! 5

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Egg Carton Nativity Scene Materials:

• Paper Nativity Characters – Pack of 10 Sets – 20414

• Glitter Star Sequins – Silver – 25g Pack – 11543

• Egg Carton – 12333

• Popsticks – Natural – Pack of 1,000 – 10864

• CleverPatch™ Triangular Coloured Markers Pack of 10 – 16232

• Wooden Skewers – Pack of 100 – 10014

• Crayola® Colours Of The World™ Markers Pack of 24 – 20191 • CleverPatch™ Fine Glitter – Gold – 145g Shaker Tub – 15148 • CleverPatch™ Junior PVA Glue – 250ml – 10364

• Masking Tape – 18mm x 50m – 11774 • CleverPatch™ Cover Paper – White – A4 Pack of 250 – 16142 • Other materials required: Templates (page 9), scissors and paint brushes.

• CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube – Black – 75ml – 16885 Tabs

2. Decorate your paper nativity characters (20414) using your choice of decorating materials. We have chosen to use markers. Allow to dry if needed.

3. Add your Angel’s wings by inserting a wing piece into the slit on the Angel, design side up. Flip the design over and fold the tabs on the wing. Glue one tab to the left and the other to the right. Repeat for the second wing. Allow to dry.

4. Add your Shepherd’s arm in the same way as step 3.

5. Assemble each character by joining the ends of their body together to form a cylinder. Apply glue along the tab to secure in place. Allow to dry.

6. Glue silver star sequins to the inside of your egg carton lid and allow to dry.

7. Print out the templates on page 9. Decorate using markers then add sparkle with glitter and glue. Tip any excess glitter back into the tub. Allow to dry before cutting out.

8. Glue the banner template on the inside of the front flap of your egg carton. Allow to dry.

9. Push one end of a popstick through one side of the egg carton lid. Place the other end of the popstick into the back corner egg well.

1. Paint an entire egg carton using black paint. Allow to dry.

Tabs

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‘Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright!’

10. Use masking tape to secure the popstick in place. Ensure you cover both ends of the popstick inside the egg well and on the inside of the lid.

11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for the other side of the egg carton. This will hold up your lid. Paint the masking tape and popstick using black paint and allow to dry.

12. Tape a skewer to the back of the star template so the pointed end is facing down.

13. Tape the bottom end of the skewer to the back of the egg carton. Paint over the masking tape and skewer using black paint. Allow to dry.

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The perfect decoration to get into the spirit of Christmas!

14. Your Egg Carton Nativity Scene is now ready to display for Christmas!

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Christmas Carol Tree Materials: • Wooden Panel Christmas Tree – 20436 • CleverPatch™ Fine Glitter – 145g – Set of 9 Colours – 20093 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube – Burnt Sienna – 75ml – 16884 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube – White – 75ml – 16886 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube – Red – 75ml – 16877 • CleverPatch™ Junior PVA Glue – 250ml – 10364 • EverZart Permanent Pens – Black – Pack of 20 – 19810 • Other materials required: Pencil and paint brushes.

You can create two designs — one for each side of the wooden panels!

1. Paint the base and the trunk piece of your tree using burnt sienna paint. Allow to dry.

2. Paint your star with white paint and allow to dry. Apply glue to the star and sprinkle gold glitter over the top. Tip any excess glitter back into the glitter tub and allow to dry.

3. Use a pencil to sketch in the words you would like to add to your tree. We have chosen to use “Joy to the World”.

4. Decorate the wooden rectangle pieces and beads using glitter, paint and a permanent pen. Make sure the words are clear and visible. Allow to dry.

5. Place the wooden dowel into the base piece. Use glue for permanent assembly. Allow to dry.

6. Thread the small tree trunk piece onto the wooden dowel.

7. Thread the rectangle panels in descending size order, with a bead between each panel.

8. Add the star to the top of the tree. Glue in place for permanent assembly. Allow to dry. Your Christmas Carol Tree is now ready to display!

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Egg Carton Nativity Scene Use these templates to help you complete the activity on pages 6 and 7. Banner

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