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Moon phase garland

A row of paper moons going from new to full and back, made for a dreamy, celestial room.

Moon phase garland
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time45 minutes
Cost$4 to $8

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Trace 9 circles
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    Trace 9 circles

    Trace around the lid 9 times. One sheet fits about 4 circles.

  2. Step 2: Cut the circles
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    Cut the circles

    Cut them all out. These are your full moons for now.

  3. Step 3: Shape the phases
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    Shape the phases

    Lay 2 circles over each other with an offset and trace a crescent. Make thin, thicker and half shapes on both sides.

  4. Step 4: Lay them in order
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    Lay them in order

    Put them on the table: crescent, half, gibbous, full, then the same shapes flipped.

  5. Step 5: Glue them on
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    Glue them on

    Glue each moon over the cord. Sandwich the cord between 2 matching shapes so both sides look finished.

  6. Step 6: Hang it
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    Hang it

    Stick a hook at each end of your wall or window frame. Loop the cord over them.

Edie's tip

Look up a moon phase chart before cutting so the shadows go the right way.

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