Paper Weaved Placemat
I like to do holiday crafts that the kids can bring to dinner and share. This Paper Weaved Placemat is the perfect addition for our Thanksgiving dinner this year, and yours too!
You will need:
Construction Paper
Scissors
Glue Stick
Pencil
Ruler
Instructions
Start by picking a color for the base of the placemat. Lay the paper horizontally in front of you, the long side on the bottom.
Make a line on each side, 1 inch from the edge.
Turn the paper vertically, short end on the bottom. Use the ruler to make straight lines, 1 inch apart. Here’s a perfect opportunity to practice measuring!
Fold the paper in half and cut along the lines up to the line across. Don’t cut the horizontal line!
Using 1 inch strips of paper, gently weave the strip through the paper. Push each strip against the last so the weave is tight.
Once the strip is in the right position, glue the end so it doesn’t move.
When you finish, you can laminate them and use them again and again!
You can also try zig-zag lines to create different patterns. It’s a bit more of a challenge too!
