“Sparkling Springtime Picture,” Friend, June 1996, 27
Sparkling Springtime Picture
To make a sparkling picture, you will need: a piece of plain white paper, a pencil, a piece of dark-colored construction paper, transparent tape, old newspapers, and a straight pin.
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Draw a springtime scene on the white paper with the pencil. Be sure you include some sunshine! You could also include the word Dad if you want to give this as a Father’s Day gift.
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Attach your drawing to the construction paper with the tape. Place the picture on top of a small stack of old newspapers to protect the work surface.
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Using the straight pin, prick holes in the outline of your drawing. Leave just a little bit of space between each hole, and make sure that the hole goes all the way through the construction paper.
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After you have pricked the holes, carefully remove the white paper and discard it.
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Hang your picture in a sunny window, or attach it to a lampshade. The light will shine through the holes in the dark paper and make your drawing sparkle!