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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

abstract structure

Connect with your inner Rembrandt! Take a journey into the world of fine art and create your very own masterpiece.
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Print Project

Step 1

Cut three squares (or rectangles) of recycled cardboard. Cut slits into them.

Step 2

Paint the cardboard with a thin coat of paint. Let dry.

Step 3

Cut out construction paper shapes.

Step 4

Push the painted cardboard pieces together at the slits to make a 3D structure.

Step 5

Glue the construction paper pieces to the cardboard.

Step 6

Add pom-poms and wiggle eyes with glue. Let dry.

Step 7
Finish the art by bending chenille pipe cleaners to make hair and hands. Push the ends of the chenille pipe cleaners into the ribs of the cardboard and add a drop of glue to hold it in place. Let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Jumbo Elmer's® Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick

    Item # 10040621 
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    $4.99
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    Acrylic Paint 24 Piece Set by Craft Smart®

    Item # 10518563 
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    $19.99
    $24.99
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    Multicolour Pom Pom Value Pack by Creatology™

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    $3.49
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.5 in
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.5 in
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    Primary Chenille Pipe Cleaners Value Pack, 100ct. by Creatology™

    Item # 10525295 
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    $7.99
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    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

    Item # 10002329 
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    $3.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Creatology™ Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes, 6pc

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    $5.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Recycled Cardboard
Instructions
Step 1

Cut three squares (or rectangles) of recycled cardboard. Cut slits into them.

Step 2

Paint the cardboard with a thin coat of paint. Let dry.

Step 3

Cut out construction paper shapes.

Step 4

Push the painted cardboard pieces together at the slits to make a 3D structure.

Step 5

Glue the construction paper pieces to the cardboard.

Step 6

Add pom-poms and wiggle eyes with glue. Let dry.

Step 7
Finish the art by bending chenille pipe cleaners to make hair and hands. Push the ends of the chenille pipe cleaners into the ribs of the cardboard and add a drop of glue to hold it in place. Let dry.

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