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Tissue paper egg suncatcher

Stick tissue squares on clear contact paper inside an egg-shaped frame for a window that glows like stained glass.

Tissue paper egg suncatcher
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 5 to 8
Time30 minutes
Cost$2 to $6

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut the frame
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    Cut the frame

    Draw a big egg on construction paper. Cut it out, then cut the middle out to leave a 1 in frame.

  2. Step 2: Tear the tissue
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    Tear the tissue

    Tear or cut the tissue paper into small squares. Make a pile of each color.

  3. Step 3: Peel the contact paper
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    Peel the contact paper

    Peel the backing off a piece of contact paper. Lay it sticky side up and tape the corners down.

  4. Step 4: Press on the frame
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    Press on the frame

    Press the egg frame onto the sticky side.

  5. Step 5: Fill the egg
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    Fill the egg

    Stick tissue squares inside the frame. Overlap them to make new colors.

  6. Step 6: Seal and trim
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    Seal and trim

    Lay a second sheet of contact paper on top. Trim around the frame and tape it to a window.

Edie's tip

Make stripes or zigzags across the egg with rows of one color. It looks like a decorated egg.

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