Fine Arts: Visual Arts

K-4 Standard 1: Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques and Processes

• Students use different media, techniques and processes to communicate ideas, experiences and stories.

K-4 Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

• Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Create personalized cards for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas or any occasion. Each card can have unique eclips shapes, selected by students in advance!

Supplies Used: Buttons, Colored Cardstock, Foam Dots, Patterned Paper, Ribbon

The teacher will cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Fold cardstock to form card. Mat cardstock with patterned paper and attach to card.
2. Cut another piece of cardstock and attach to card with foam dots.
3. Cut letters with eclips to spell out phrase from several colors of paper and attach to card.
4. Attach stickers or paper flowers to card. Embellish with buttons and ribbon (see Main Photo).