As the winter season draws to a close, we welcome the arrival of spring with open arms. The transition from winter to spring is often marked by the popular saying “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” This phrase refers to the unpredictable weather patterns that occur during this time of year. To celebrate the arrival of spring, we’ve put together some fun and easy craft ideas that you can do with your family or friends. Let’s dive in!
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1. Paper Plate Lion and Lamb Masks
For this craft, you’ll need two paper plates, scissors, glue, markers, and cotton balls. Cut one of the paper plates in half and decorate it to look like a lion. Cut the other paper plate in half and decorate it to look like a lamb. Glue cotton balls to the lamb’s plate to create a fluffy texture. Then, attach a popsicle stick to each plate to make the masks easier to hold. Put on your masks and act out the saying “in like a lion, out like a lamb.”
2. Handprint Lion and Lamb Artwork
For this craft, you’ll need white paper, paint, markers, and a paintbrush. Start by painting one of your hands with yellow or orange paint to make the lion’s mane. Press your painted hand onto the paper to create the lion’s head. Repeat this process with white paint to create the lamb’s head. Once the paint has dried, use markers to add details to your handprint artwork.
3. Lion and Lamb Paper Bag Puppets
For this craft, you’ll need two paper bags, construction paper, scissors, glue, and markers. Cut out lion and lamb features from construction paper, such as ears, noses, and mouths. Glue the features onto the paper bags to create lion and lamb puppets. Use markers to add additional details, such as eyes and whiskers. Put on a puppet show that represents the phrase “in like a lion, out like a lamb.”
4. Lion and Lamb Windsocks
For this craft, you’ll need two paper cups, construction paper, scissors, glue, markers, and string. Cut out lion and lamb features from construction paper, such as ears, noses, and mouths. Glue the features onto the paper cups to create lion and lamb faces. Use markers to add additional details, such as eyes and whiskers. Poke a hole in the bottom of each cup and tie a string through it. Hang your lion and lamb windsocks outside and watch them dance in the wind.
5. Lion and Lamb Handprint Wreath
For this craft, you’ll need a paper plate, paint, construction paper, scissors, glue, and a ribbon. Paint your hand with yellow or orange paint to make the lion’s mane. Press your painted hand onto the paper plate to create the lion’s head. Repeat this process with white paint to create the lamb’s head. Cut out additional lion and lamb features from construction paper and glue them onto the paper plate. Attach a ribbon to the top of the wreath and hang it up to display your handprint masterpiece.
Conclusion
As the saying goes, “in like a lion, out like a lamb” – the transition from winter to spring can be a wild ride. But with these fun and easy craft ideas, you can celebrate the arrival of spring in a creative way. Whether you’re making paper plate masks, handprint artwork, paper bag puppets, windsocks, or a handprint wreath, these crafts are sure to bring a smile to your face and brighten up your home. Happy crafting!