It s also a fun way to prepare for any holiday meal because you can choose the colors based on the occasion.
How to make paper mat step by step.
After the desired area of the mat is formed the strip ends of the mat need to be tucked in to create a finishing.
Push the strip end in one of the flaps of the pattern.
Learn step by step how to weave a mat wit.
One color of construction paper is for the mat and the other for the weaving strips.
This can be done by using a nice clean carpenter s square or a plastic drafting square and a straight edge.
To make the craft go faster pre cut the paper strips.
Sew fabric right sides together along 3 sides.
Select and cut paper select two colors of construction paper that go well together and contrast with each other.
Insert your batting then hand stitch the opening closed.
Very simple paper craft for kids.
The first step is to make sure your boards are square.
Now that you know the outer dimensions of the mat cut two boards the same size as those measurements.
One board will become the backing board and the other the window.
How to make placemats by weaving paper strips.
This is an easy craft project that can be done with younger children.
As shown above take a strip end and fold it to make a triangular corner for the mat.
To make a tummy time mat assuming you are padding it with batting cut the batting to match your square.
On the fourth side sew about 1 4 of the way then turn right side out.