Easter eBook Double Edition 2023 by CleverPatch

Easter eBook 2023

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8 Egg-cellent craft ideas for Easter! Contents

Bunny Glasses............................................................................................. 3 Watercolour Egg Card............................................................................. 4 Egg Wreath.................................................................................................. 5 Marbled Paper Egg Holder..................................................................... 6 Faith-based Ideas Dyed Eggs.................................................................................................... 7 ‘He is Risen’ Diorama............................................................................8-9 Cross Bracelet........................................................................................... 10 Stained Glass Cross...................................................................................11 Templates............................................................................................... 12-15 We’ve supplied FREE templates just for you! Print as many times as you like.

KEY: Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors.

GLUE GUN

Adult supervision is recommended when using a glue gun.

Adult supervision is recommended when using an oven.

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Bunny Glasses Materials: • Cardboard Easter Glasses – Pack of 20 – 20660 • CleverPatch™ Junior PVA Glue – 250ml – 10364 • Cotton Balls – White – Pack of 240 – 11252 • CleverPatch™ Fine Glitter – Pink – 145g Shaker Tub – 15153 • CleverPatch™ Permanent Markers Coloured – Pack of 10 – 20276 • Self-adhesive Rhinestones – Silver Pack of 540 – 18126 • Other materials required: Pencil.

Add extra sparkle with Silver Rhinestones!

1. Choose a glasses design from your pack. Plan how you would like to decorate your glasses. Think about colours, patterns and shapes. Sketch your design onto your glasses.

2. Colour in your design using permanent markers for a vibrant result. Allow to dry.

3. Trace your sketched lines using a black permanent marker. Allow to dry.

4. Apply PVA glue to the inner sections of the bunny ears. Sprinkle pink glitter over the glue and tip any excess back into the glitter tub. Allow to dry.

5. Pull apart cotton balls into small pieces. Use PVA glue to attach these small cotton pieces to the outer sections of the bunny ears. Allow to dry.

6. Add any extra details or collage materials to your bunny glasses if you wish. Rhinestones are great for extra sparkle! Allow to dry if needed. Your Bunny Glasses are now ready to wear!

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Watercolour Egg Card Materials: • CleverPatch™ Watercolour Disc Set – 24 Well – 19012 • Basics Large Oil Pastels – White – Pack of 48 – 20135 • Watercolour Paper – A4 – Pack of 50 – 20289 • CleverPatch™ Cover Paper – White – A4 – Pack of 250 – 16142 • EverZart Permanent Pens – Black – Pack of 20 – 19810 • Other materials required: Template (page 12), scissors, pencil, paint brush, a sticker or tape and an eraser.

1. Cut a sheet of A4 watercolour paper in half on the long edge to create two A5 sheets. Fold one A5 sheet in half to create a card.

2. Lightly sketch egg shapes onto the front of your card. Add patterns and shapes inside each egg. If your sketching is too dark, use an eraser to lightly erase the designs.

3. Use a white oil pastel to trace over the design on your card. Make sure you trace around the egg and over any patterns.

4. Use your watercolour disc set to paint inside each egg shape using your choice of colours. The paint will not stick to the white pastel, revealing your patterns! Allow to dry.

5. Download and print out the envelope template on page 12 onto white cover paper. Decorate your template using watercolour paint. You can create any pattern or design you like! Allow to dry and cut out the template shape.

6. Place the envelope template design side down on your work surface so the curved corner is at the top. Fold along the dotted lines on the left and right side to bring the two points together in the centre. Glue in place and allow to dry.

7. Fold the bottom triangle up and fold along the dotted line near the pointed end. Glue the edges so the bottom of the envelope is secure. Allow to dry.

8. Write a nice message on the front and inside of your card and add some egg designs to your envelope using a black permanent pen.

9. Place your card into your envelope. You can seal it with a sticker or tape. Your Watercolour Egg Card is now ready to gift!

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Egg Wreath Materials:

GLUE GUN

• Decofoam Wreaths – Pack of 10 – 20398 • CleverPatch™ Super Light Air Dry Clay – Pack of 24 – 20547 • Paper Raffia – Green – 50 Metres – 12385 • CleverPatch™ Glue Gun Starter Set – 12505 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube Dark Green – 75ml – 16913

• Cardboard – Green – A4 Pack of 100 – 16295 • Satin Ribbon – Green 25 Metres – 12726 • Other materials required: Template (page 13), scissors, paint brush and a pencil.

1. Paint your wreath using 3 coats of dark green paint. Allow to dry after each coat.

2. Create 15 small egg shapes using Super Light Air Dry Clay. Start by rolling a small amount in your hand to create a ball. Form a ‘V’ shape with your palms and roll the clay back and forth slightly to create an egg. Allow to fully dry (this may take 24 hours).

3. Cut eight 2m lengths of green raffia. Gather the strands together and tie one end to the wreath.

4. Wrap the raffia around your wreath until you reach the other end of the strands.

5. Tie the raffia ends together. Tuck any loose ends under sections of wrapped raffia at the back of the wreath to make it look neat and tidy.

6. Plan where you would like your eggs positioned on your wreath. Use a glue gun to attach each egg to the wreath. Use generous amounts of glue to ensure the egg adheres to the decofoam. Allow to dry.

7. Print and cut out the template on page 13. Trace the template pieces onto green cardboard. Cut out the template shapes.

8. Pinch the bottom of a leaf shape and glue together. Fold and glue the pinched end to one side of the leaf. Repeat for all of your leaves and allow to dry. Glue the leaves to your wreath to fill in any large gaps. Allow to dry.

9. Cut a 50cm length of green ribbon and thread through the middle of the wreath. Tie a knot with the ends to create a hanger. Your Easter Egg Wreath is now ready to display!

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Marbled Paper Egg Holder Materials: • Papier Mache Egg Canister – 12144 • Marbled Paper Pieces – Pack of 2,624 – 20678 • CleverPatch™ Gloss Finish – 240ml – 18797 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube – White – 75ml – 16886 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube – Red – 75ml – 16877 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube – Light Blue – 75ml – 16881 • EverZart Permanent Pens – Black – Pack of 20 – 19810 • Tissue Paper – Yellow – Pack of 5 – 11907 • Other materials required: Scissors, paint brush and glue brush.

Perfect for keeping your treats secure or hiding eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt!

1. Paint your egg canister with one coat of white paint. Allow to dry.

2. Mix a small amount of red or blue paint with white to create a pastel colour. Paint your egg using the paint mixture. Allow to dry.

3. Attach marbled paper pieces to one half of your egg canister using gloss finish. Use a brush to push the paper onto the egg surface. Align the edges of the triangles with the edge of the egg canister halves. Place each piece leaving a small gap so you can see the painted background.

4. Continue until the egg surface is mostly covered. You can overlap some areas and trim any overhanging or larger pieces for a neat edge. Allow to dry.

5. Repeat for the other half of your egg canister. Allow to dry. Add a second coat of gloss finish and allow to dry.

6. Use a permanent pen to add your name or any other details to your egg canister. Allow to dry.

7. Lightly scrunch a sheet of yellow tissue paper and place into one half of your egg canister.

8. Your Marbled Egg Holder is now ready to use or gift!

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Dyed Eggs Materials: • Egg Dyes – Pack of 5 Colours – 20608 • CleverPatch™ Permanent Markers – Coloured Pack of 10 – 20276 • Other materials required: Hard boiled or wooden eggs, vinegar, bowls, a spoon and paper towel. • Optional: Cooking oil.

Did you know that decorating eggs is a tradition that dates back at least 2,500 years?!

1. If using real eggs, hard boil them and keep them in a bowl of warm water.

2. Dissolve each egg dye in 150ml of hot water in separate bowls. Add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar to each dye mixture and stir until the dye dissolves completely.

3. Use a spoon to immerse each egg into one of the dye solutions until your desired colour is reached.

4. Remove the eggs from the dye and place onto paper towel. Allow to dry.

5. Use a permanent marker to write messages on the eggs. You can add patterns or decorative details using different colours if you wish!

6. Your Dyed Eggs are now ready to gift for Easter!

Once your eggs are completely dry, you can rub them with cooking oil to add a soft shine! © CleverPatch ™ 2023 - www.cleverpatch.com.au

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Please note: If using real eggs, they will not last as long. Please use wooden eggs (10853) if you would like to keep them to display.

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‘He is Risen’ Diorama Materials: • Cardboard Diorama Boxes – Rectangle Pack of 10 – 13069 • Cardboard – White – A4 – Pack of 100 – 16288 • CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tubes – 75ml Set of 14 Colours – 20811 • CleverPatch™ Permanent Markers – Coloured Pack of 10 – 20276 • Double Sided Tape – 12mm x 50m Roll – 19163 • Other materials required: Scissors, paint brushes and templates (pages 14-15).

Research the origins of Easter to learn the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection as you create your own decorative ‘He is Risen’ Diorama!

‘He is not here; he has risen, just as he said...’ – Matthew 28:6

1. Fold along all of the creased flaps of your diorama box. Attach strips of double sided tape to the large flaps. Remove the backing paper and press down onto the smaller flaps to assemble your box.

2. Paint the back panel of your box using yellow paint.

3. While the paint is still wet, add a small amount of red paint to the bottom section of the back panel. Blend the paint upwards to create an orange.

4. Add more yellow paint to the top section to help blend the two colours into a gradient. Allow to dry.

5. Cut 6cm into the box roof along the left and right side as shown. Push the front of the roof up and crease to create a standing flap.

6. Print out the templates on pages 14 and 15 onto white cardboard. Decorate the templates using paint and/or markers. Allow to dry.

CleverTip: Use water to help blend the paint if it starts to dry.

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7. Add details to your template pieces. We have added lines on the crosses to create a wood texture, small lines and dots on the rock and green lines to create blades of grass. Allow to dry.

8. Cut out your template pieces and mountain fold along the tabs.

10. Attach strips of double sided tape onto the tabs of the back layer template piece. Remove the paper backing and secure the layer into the centre of your box. Press down onto the tabs to ensure they are secured to the bottom and sides of the box.

11. Use double sided tape to secure the front layer template piece so the layer is sitting against the inside, front border of the box. Press down on the tabs to secure in place.

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CleverTip: Unsure how to mountain fold? Click here to see our ‘Basic Origami Folds’ video!

9. Place your crosses onto the back layer template piece and move them into position. Use double sided tape to attach the two small crosses to the back of the template. Attach the large cross to the front of the template.

12. Use double sided tape to secure the banner to the top flap. Your ‘He is Risen’ Diorama is now ready to display!

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Cross Bracelet Materials: • CleverPatch™ Polymer Clay – Assorted Pack of 12 – 18796

• Jewellery Clasps – Silver Pack of 20 – 12099

• CleverPatch™ Acrylic Paint Tube Burnt Sienna – 75ml – 16884

• Jump Rings – Silver – Pack of 50 – 11241

• Wooden Skewers – Pack of 100 – 10014 • Pottery Tool Kit – Pack of 8 – 17273 • Heishi Bead Box – 20709

• Elastic – Clear – 10 Metres – 11578 • Other materials required: Scissors, paper towel, oven, oven tray and baking paper.

Perfect to gift to someone special!

1. Roll 8g of polymer clay into one 4cm long strip and one 3cm long strip.

2. Slice the 3cm strip in half. Use a blending tool or your finger to attach each small piece to the long strip to create a cross.

3. Insert a wooden skewer into the bottom of the long strip and through to the other side. Remove the skewer.

4. Place your cross on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Bake your cross in an oven for 15 minutes at 100°C. Allow to cool completely.

5. Apply a thin coat of burnt sienna paint over the green. Use paper towel to lightly remove some of the paint and allow to dry.

6. Thread the cross bead onto a 40cm length of clear elastic. Push the bead to the centre of the elastic length.

7. Choose your colour scheme for the beads of your bracelet. The number of beads required will depend on the size of your wrist.

8. Thread the beads onto the elastic in whatever pattern you choose. Make sure you add even numbers to each side. Check the length and that the amount of beads fit nicely around your wrist.

9. Tie one end of your bracelet to a jewellery clasp and the other to a jump ring. Trim any excess elastic. Your Cross Bracelet is now ready to wear or gift for Easter!

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Stained Glass Cross Materials: • Wooden Stained Glass Crosses Pack of 20 – 20659

• CleverPatch™ Junior PVA Glue 250ml – 10364

• CleverPatch™ Watercolour Disc Set 24 Well – 19012

• EverZart Permanent Pens – Black Pack of 20 – 19810

• Cellophane Squares – Pack of 200 13491

• Other materials required: Scissors and paint brushes.

1. Choose a cross design from your pack and 3 colours from your watercolour disc set. Paint a wavy line across the top of your cross and fill in the top section with your first colour.

2. Use your next colour to create another line down from the first and fill in the next colour section.

CleverTip: Choose colours that will blend nicely together so that you don’t create a muddy colour gradient.

3. Add your third colour in the same way. Continue to fill in the rest of your cross, alternating colours as you go.

4. Add a second coat of each paint. While the paint is still wet, use water on your paint brush to blend each colour to create a gradient effect. Allow to dry.

5. Decide where you would like each of your chosen cellophane colours to appear. Cut small pieces of your cellophane to fit over the cut outs. Flip over your cross and apply glue around the cut out shapes. Place the cellophane pieces over the glue and allow to dry.

6. Use a black permanent pen to add some details to the front of your design. We have chosen to add wavy lines and dots.

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Create a rainbow stained glass cross by overlapping your cellophane colours!

7. Your Stained Glass Cross is now ready to display!

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Watercolour Egg Card Use this template to help you complete the activity on page 4.

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Egg Wreath Use these templates to help you complete the activity on page 5.

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‘He is Risen’ Diorama Use these templates to help you complete the activity on pages 8-9. Back Layer Small Cross

Large Cross

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‘He is Risen’ Diorama Use these templates to help you complete the activity on pages 8-9. Banner

Front Layer

Small Cross

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