Triangle Tree Mobile

Supplies Used: Adhesive, Construction paper, Crayons or markers, Hole punch, Pencil, Removable adhesive, Ruler, Thread, Scissors

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

1. Die-cut two Triangle shapes from red construction paper. Make a pot for the tree by trimming both red Triangle shapes into a trapezoid approximately 1 1/2" tall (Main Photo).
2. Cut a length of thread. Place adhesive on one trapezoid, and place one end of the thread in the center of the trapezoid.
3. Align the second trapezoid on top of the first trapezoid, sandwiching the thread between the two.
4. Die-cut two Triangle shapes from green construction paper.
5. With a pencil, mark lines on one green Triangle that will help separate the tree into layers.
6. Make a center line with a ruler and pencil from the top of the marked Triangle to the center of the bottom.
7. Place removable adhesive on the back of the marked green Triangle. Place the other Triangle on top, and cut along the marked lines.
8. Decorate each of the cut layers with markers, crayons, a hole punch or thin strips of contrasting paper either placed vertically or horizontally (Main Photo).
9. Place adhesive on the marked longest green paper layer, and place the thread on top of the center mark, leaving a slight gap between the red pot and the layer (Main Photo).
10. Align the matching layer on top, and sandwich the thread directly in the center of the layer.
11. Continue in the same manner with the remaining layers, making sure the thread is in the center of each layer and leaving slight gaps between each layer.
12. Die-cut two Stars, Tiny shapes from yellow construction paper. Add adhesive and align on top of the tree, making sure the thread is centered.
13. Die-cut one Tags #2 shape, and add a message. Tie the tag to the end of the thread (Main Photo).
14. You now have a beau-tree-ful Christmas card or mobile to enjoy during the holidays!