Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Decorated Christmas Paper Chains

On a whim, I decided to do the basic Christmas paper chain with Koko and Cheeky tonight. Then, inspiration struck and I thought we should decorate the chains! How did I never think of this before?

Mini craft punches add a festive flair to the chains. I think I need to stock up on more! And it's great for the pincer grasp as well.


Glitter glue and the cutouts from the punches make decorating a breeze! Koko and Cheeky also enjoyed gluing the cutouts with a glue stick.


We used Crayola marker stampers, markers, and craft scissors to decorate chains as well. Though I have to say, Koko enjoyed spreading out the glitter glue with a paintbrush best. The possibilities are endless! I used a stapler to make these chains, but here's a cool chain activity that goes without one!
Now I need to finish the nativity scene.

1 comment:

Dan said...

I remember making some of those links back in grade school. Musta carefully glued the rings together back then.