Holiday Ideas

Hey guys! So I was thinking of some projects that we could facilitate that would be easy to make, but at the same time, meaningful.

I was thinking of maybe writing a letter/message on a piece of paper w/ decorations on it. Then we fold that same paper into a heart because I think the heart is a universal symbol and can be used for any occasion. The folding might be too hard, but we'll see what we can do.

Another project is to make a paper box, decorate it, and then put a special message inside so when the receiver opens it, they will be in for a surprise.

Now, this project may be Christmas specific. I was thinking of getting styrofoam balls and decorating them with paint, markers, paper, fabric scraps, etc. The little styrofoam balls could be used as Christmas ornaments, or maybe as a little figurine/ desk decoration or something similar. For the New Year, I want to be able to write a wish for the new year and hang it on a wall of some sort. We could decorate the paper and use yarn or thread the hang the message. People could initial it if they do not want to put their full name. 

I want it to look like this for the New Year project with the wishes all hanging. Well, that's all for now. I look forward to seeing how things will turn out!

- Queena

2 responses
<3 You've been busy brainstorming! Incorporating writing into the activity is great, I love the thinking around a "wall of well wishes" in the museum. Beautiful photo, too - where did you find it?
I love these ideas, Queena! We did an omikuji activity as part of our mochi pounding program that was well received and can explore the wish making idea again. I can't wait to see these come to life!