Do you remember how to make a paper cup phone? Does yarn work for cup phones? Teach your child how to make a string phone with cups and test how far it works.
The origins of this art lesson came from a pin that I found on Pinterest connecting to the blog B Art Z - Elementary Art. I have been SO excited to blog about my new and improved cup weaving lesson! So last year I attempted to do cup weaving with my some of my students.. and while I loved the results.. the process was infuriating! For some reason I thought it was a great idea to weave with plastic cups - which made sharp jagged edges when cut by children. When that didn't go smoothly I thought myself sooooo clever to switch to styrofoam cups - which ended up making spokes (warp strips) that snapped off when pulled on to much. FINALLY I figured it out - PAPER CUPS!! These work PERFECTLY!! It is easy for the kids to cut the strips themselves AND they are surprisingly very durable. **Get them in bulk here! The first thing I had my kids do was write their name on the bottom of their cup with a sharpie. Then they placed their upside-down cup onto a template I created and made a tick mark on the rim of the cup everywhere where they saw a triangle poking out - this gave them evenly spaced points to cut from. When cutting out the spokes/warp strips, it is extremely important to remember to cut out an odd number of strips so that when you are weaving your AB pattern, the pattern alternates each consecutive time around. I found that with the 9oz cups my kids were using, 9 strips turned out to be the perfect number. Once the strips were cut, students double-knotted a piece of yarn to one of the strips, then began weaving! This particular class worked for 5 days straight on this (they really are a wonderful group).. and I had a few students who even completed 3 very well done cups in this amount of time (a couple even got pulled for our county art show)! :)
Hyrule inspired designs for Tears of the Kingdom. Perfect for any legend of Zelda lover!
Cup weaving is a simple craft perfect for using up scraps of yarn and the results are so impressive. We are going through a real phase of yarn craft at the ...
Origins of the cup song It’s a craze that has swept over schools everywhere and contrary to popular belief, the […]
The Queen of Cups is a wonderfully positive card that encourages you to be in tune with your intuition. Find out what this card could mean if it shows up in your Tarot reading.
Here is a paper cup weaving craft for kids to make and gift to a friend or keep themselves. It’s creates a decorative cup that you can store odd bits and pieces in. This craft is ideal for children of school age and you’ll find they struggle to stop at making just one. I find […]
Nautilus Cup, Holbein Bowl, Glass Goblet, and Fruit Dish. 1678. detail
Spread the loveDixie Cup Windmills My daughter often comes up with the ideas for our projects together. Sometimes her inspiration comes from seeing something in a book or something from school or sometimes like with…Continue Reading…
Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
Handmade knitted wire wall art Tea cup / coffee cup with heart detail 22cm H 13cm W Available in the following colours White Pink Black Denim Brick Navy Mustard Berry Sage green Fuchsia pink Patina Ivy Ecru Pearl grey Charcoal grey Bubblegum Rose Fudge Ochre
Here is a paper cup weaving craft for kids to make and gift to a friend or keep themselves. It’s creates a decorative cup that you can store odd bits and pieces in. This craft is ideal for children of school age and you’ll find they struggle to stop at making just one. I find […]
Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
Easy crafts with yarn that are not crochet or knit can be hard to come by. I like to find yarn crafts that are creative and functional but also perfect for kids. This tutorial from Yarnspirations fits the bill and we are so excited to share it with you. Organize your desk with these woven cups and show off your love for yarn! These cups are a great way to use up yarn and teach kids a new weaving technique.
Learn how to build a catapult! This STEM activity is so fun for kids and needs just a few simple supplies! Plus learn history in the process.
The origins of this art lesson came from a pin that I found on Pinterest connecting to the blog B Art Z - Elementary Art. I have been SO excited to blog about my new and improved cup weaving lesson! So last year I attempted to do cup weaving with my some of my students.. and while I loved the results.. the process was infuriating! For some reason I thought it was a great idea to weave with plastic cups - which made sharp jagged edges when cut by children. When that didn't go smoothly I thought myself sooooo clever to switch to styrofoam cups - which ended up making spokes (warp strips) that snapped off when pulled on to much. FINALLY I figured it out - PAPER CUPS!! These work PERFECTLY!! It is easy for the kids to cut the strips themselves AND they are surprisingly very durable. **Get them in bulk here! The first thing I had my kids do was write their name on the bottom of their cup with a sharpie. Then they placed their upside-down cup onto a template I created and made a tick mark on the rim of the cup everywhere where they saw a triangle poking out - this gave them evenly spaced points to cut from. When cutting out the spokes/warp strips, it is extremely important to remember to cut out an odd number of strips so that when you are weaving your AB pattern, the pattern alternates each consecutive time around. I found that with the 9oz cups my kids were using, 9 strips turned out to be the perfect number. Once the strips were cut, students double-knotted a piece of yarn to one of the strips, then began weaving! This particular class worked for 5 days straight on this (they really are a wonderful group).. and I had a few students who even completed 3 very well done cups in this amount of time (a couple even got pulled for our county art show)! :)
Kids can make beautiful woven cups with yarn and a bit of patience.
The origins of this art lesson came from a pin that I found on Pinterest connecting to the blog B Art Z - Elementary Art. I have been SO excited to blog about my new and improved cup weaving lesson! So last year I attempted to do cup weaving with my some of my students.. and while I loved the results.. the process was infuriating! For some reason I thought it was a great idea to weave with plastic cups - which made sharp jagged edges when cut by children. When that didn't go smoothly I thought myself sooooo clever to switch to styrofoam cups - which ended up making spokes (warp strips) that snapped off when pulled on to much. FINALLY I figured it out - PAPER CUPS!! These work PERFECTLY!! It is easy for the kids to cut the strips themselves AND they are surprisingly very durable. **Get them in bulk here! The first thing I had my kids do was write their name on the bottom of their cup with a sharpie. Then they placed their upside-down cup onto a template I created and made a tick mark on the rim of the cup everywhere where they saw a triangle poking out - this gave them evenly spaced points to cut from. When cutting out the spokes/warp strips, it is extremely important to remember to cut out an odd number of strips so that when you are weaving your AB pattern, the pattern alternates each consecutive time around. I found that with the 9oz cups my kids were using, 9 strips turned out to be the perfect number. Once the strips were cut, students double-knotted a piece of yarn to one of the strips, then began weaving! This particular class worked for 5 days straight on this (they really are a wonderful group).. and I had a few students who even completed 3 very well done cups in this amount of time (a couple even got pulled for our county art show)! :)
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Today's tarotscope -- Eight of Cups -- featuring the he Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot series by Nicoletta Ceccoli, a Lo Scarebeo deck, published by Llewellyn.
The magnificent, modernist botanical studies of the German photographer Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932) were first published in his "Art Forms in Nature" in 1928. This print is of the plant species Cobea scandens. Mexican Ivy-plant, Cups-and-Saucers More Karl Blossfeldt prints available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PencilofNaturePrints?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=275749390§ion_id=23861475 -FINE ART PRINTING- Each print is made to order and hand printed in Portland, Oregon. Prints and layouts can be customized or edited to your needs, just add a note with your order or send a message with any questions. Reproduction prints are made with a top of the line archival fine art printer that produces stunning color and high detail giclee prints. -MUSEUM QUALITY -ARCHIVAL PAPER- Printed on hot press 100% cotton rag 310 GSM museum quality, heavyweight, acid free, and archival paper. Matte Paper- Smooth fine art paper with beautiful colors and detail. --LAYOUT- Image is printed with a thin white border. Print layouts are formatted to seamlessly fit standard frame sizes and mats. If you prefer a different size border, please add a note with your order. Custom sizing available. --PACKAGING AND SHIPPING- All prints sealed in a archival safe bags and mailed in cardboard envelopes or tubes. Guaranteed to arrive in good shape or I'll replace it. Thank you! Please message me with any other questions, I will gladly customize an order to your needs. *Frames not included with listing
Idyll (1878). Albert Edelfelt (Finnish, 1854-1905). The model for the lady reading the book is likely Antonia Bonjean who was used on a number of occasions by Edelfelt and his fellow painter Gunnar...
Colder weather means spending more time hanging out inside with friends. Do…
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A photo journal of our day reading and doing activities on The Worst Princess as part of The Summer Book Exchange project.
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As it would turn out, making giant paper cup pyramids is difficult for preschoolers, but what a great STEM activity to supplement our Around the World theme!
