Newspaper Activities Day 1: Gift Bows

 

Beginning today I am very excited to announce the beginning of a 10 days series of Newspaper Activities in conjunction with the iHomeschool Network’s Hopscotch Blog Hop.  As you know I am not the craftiest person so how in the world did I get started creating newspaper crafts and activities?  It all started one day after a conversation with my aunt in which we were discussing all the ways newspaper could be used in school…backdrops for painting, a covering for keeping the easel clean, use as a substitute for butcher paper, and much more.  It got us to thinking how many ways CAN you use newspaper?  Thus the formation of this series.  We are definitely going to have fun over the next few days as most of these activities can be done with your kids. And, for those of you looking for my other regular weekly features, have no fear, they will still be here.  So, without further ado, let’s get started.  Today’s activity: a gift bow.

I don’t know about you but I am always at a loss for finding a gift bow when I need one.  Thus, came the discovery of the newspaper bow!  Cute.  Cheap.  And definitely one of a kind.

1.   To begin, lay out one sheet of newspaper on a flat surface.  Use colored ads for a more bright bow or a completely black and white page for a more traditional look.

Note:  This post is in conjunction with iHomeschool Network’s Hopscotch Blog Hop.  Join us October 15-26 for over 300 posts full of homeschooling activities, advice, Biblical encouragement, and much more! Be sure to visit the link below to see the full line up and enter for your chance to win some amazing prizes!  And then, don’t forget to come back tomorrow for some more Newspaper Fun!