18 Bird Houses

Here's how I did it...with the help of the teacher and her assistant.

Skip to the very end.....if not interested and thanks for viewing. 

 If you leave a comment I will return the visit.

 

I created an svg file to cut the bird houses,(20) then cut the squares for the base and the rectangle for the roof. I used MS screw punch to punch holes in the roofs for the cord to be inserted before gluing. I used various colors of good card stock for houses, the bases and the roofs, using what ever I had available. I really think all colors will work. I had this plastic tray - from appetizers - that will be recycled as little glue pots. 

 

I'm currently using them here to separate the various punched shapes
available to embellish their little bird houses.

I've created 18 clear sleeves to package a kit, each including:
1. a craft stick
2.  a 10" cord with taped end cuts to hand bird house
3. a square for the base
4. a scored and punched rectangle (for the roof)
5. a die cut bird house cut and scored on fold line.

I plan on distributing the kits to each student explaining what they are looking at.
I will instruct them to fold and crease all the score lines....down.
I will show them how to use the glue....(squeezed generously in each of the glue pots)
on the down folded score lines....
first connecting the corners by gluing the tab to form a square house...holding in place to dry

Next we'll glue the base folds and place it in the center of the square base
using the craft stick to burnish the glued folds

Next we will thread the cord through the punched holes in the scored and folded roof
Having a good length of cord available to enable them to tie a knot... secure 

The following  instructions will be to glue the folds that connect the roof....
apply the roof with the cord attached....hold in place to dry.

Now for the fun. Embellish. Using the scraps from cutting the base bird house, I punched loads of birds, butterflies, flowers and leaves, stars and circles...so they may choose how they want to decorate it. 

I will have an example available to view and offer other suggestions, but I really want to see what they choose and how they decorate.

My intentions is for this to be a memorable - inspirational and joyful experience - in 30 minutes or less. 

I wrote all the above as I was preparing for this event. Having never worked with 2nd graders I needed to be clear with the plan and execution. With a kit on my workspace - I timed myself - taking my time - from start to finish -20 minutes. 

Okay it should be workable, and it was with the help of the teacher and her assistant it was.

Maybe I would be willing to do it again???? for the love of a grandchild's request. 
I have experience now.

Be well ~ Carole


 

Anything 3D challenge

Tiki Bar

 I thing I got my zing back. Thanks to Jessica at: http://jessicascropcorner.blogspot.com  
She visited my blog and invited me play along with this challenge. I used her files from: svgattic.com 
the Just Beachy and Luau collections. There are so many fun elements to choose from I had to stop myself from getting carried away.


 I started by cutting 2 tiki bars at 8" height. I created the depth by cutting a  1 1/2 " strip then scoring them at 1/2" and 1". I folded the score lines and glued them to the front and back bar. I made a floor to support the bar by cutting a  5 1/2" square. I scored that at 2"-2 1/2"-3"-3 1/2" then folded it and inserted into the bottom of the bar. I found some yellow straw-like ribbon in my stash so I glued that to the top and front of the bar. I used distressed brown ink to mute the yellow. I cut the palm tree at 8" the surf boards at 5" and the lanterns at 1 1/2". I put flip flops a star fish and some sand on the floor. Enough about the details if you're interested leave a comment and email then I'll send that information. 

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. - Twyla Tharp

Be well and thanks for visiting. All comments are appreciated. Thank you:)