Pop Art Wreath

This wreath mural is full of simple graphic shapes, and just the right size to fit on any standard door. I’ve included three versions: square, with and without background patterns and circlular. (Click on image to see examples.)
Each wreath mural has nine pages and measures 23″x 23″ when complete. I can email my printable pdf file with instructions for just $5. (Click “Add to Cart” below the mural thumbnail to access PayPal for same day delivery.)

Poinsettia Project

Tearing shapes from tissue paper can create some very organic shapes, and end up looking pretty similar to real poinsettia leaves.
1. Give each student some rectangles of red, green and yellow tissue paper (the craft kind, NOT any that says ‘bleeding paper‘). Show them that there is a grain to the paper which makes it easier to tear in one direction than the other. They are to tear petals, leaves and a center for 3 flowers.
2. After all the shapes are torn, give each student a brush and 50/50 water+glue solution. They need to cover a white sheet of paper with the glue, and then arrange their flowers on top of it. When complete, another layer of the glue goes over the entire paper to seal the shapes down to the paper. Let dry for a few hours.
3. With an oil pastel, color around all of the torn shapes, leaving a bit of white edge around the tissue for a more dramatic effect. I like the Portfolio pastels for this because they are so smooth to color with, and make a nice contrast to the bumpy leaves.