Instructional video lesson:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q4JJCc2F7wM
Overview
Iron on fabric butterflies to create a unique tote bag for books or groceries.
Butterfly Tote Bag
Lesson #12063
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Overview
Introduction
Make a clever Butterfly tote bag for gifts or fundraising while reducing the use of paper or plastic bags.
Objective
Students will enjoy crafting their own tote bag for books, groceries, gifts or fundraising. Reusing a fabric tote bag is an easy way to become eco-friendly and more aware of effects on our environment.
Products Used
12490-LG-Ellison SureCut Die - Butterfly #1 - Large A11003-Sizzix Bigz Die - Butterflies #4Supplies Used
Fabric, Iron, Iron-on adhesive, Tote bagSupplies Used
Fabric,
Iron,
Iron-on adhesive,
Tote bag
Instructions
The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.
- Iron the iron-on adhesive to scraps of 6" x 6" fabric following the product directions.
- Die-cut the Butterflies from different pieces of the adhesive-backed fabric.
- Following the product directions, iron the die-cut Butterflies onto a tote bag (Main Photo).
- Using the steps above, you can also die-cut your school mascot or name and sell the bags at fundraisers. (Both students and parents will enjoy using a bag showing support for their school and the environment.)
Standards
National Arts-Visual Arts
NA-VA.K-4.1 Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques and Processes
- Students use different media, techniques and processes to communicate ideas, experiences and stories.
NA-VA.K-4.5 Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Their Work and the Work of Others
- Students understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.
Source: educationworld.com
Science
NS.K-4.2 Physical Science
- Properties of objects and materials
NS.K-4.6 Personal and Social Perspectives
- Types of resources
- Changes in environments
Source: educationworld.com
