Some giggles
are in order
Aunt Annie's Crafts
Mix and Match Cards
What you will make -
This project lets the creativity of children shine when they make a set of mix and match cards featuring faces drawn from their imagination. The children will draw faces on cards that are then cut into three pieces. The pieces from several faces are then mixed up and arranged into new and funny looking faces. Just a few simple materials and a little instruction is all it takes.
Generations of kids have enjoyed playing with mix and match cards. Making your own set of mix and match cards is fun and it's silly fun to mix your set with a friend's. Some of the face combinations are sure to lead to giggles.
Here's what you need -
- Cardstock
- Scissors or paper trimmer
- Pencil and eraser
- Markers or crayons
This project is rated VERY EASY to do.
How To Make Mix and Match Cards
Read all of the steps before starting.
- Step 1: Project Preparation
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Precut cards from the white cardstock. A sheet of cardstock cut into quarters makes good size cards. Each set of mix and match cards requires at least three faces, so each child will need three or more cards.
- Step 2: Draw Faces
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Draw a face on each card in your set using a pencil. Make sure the face fills the card and all the faces are about the same size on each card in the set.
The face can include hats, clothing, jewelry, mustaches, glasses, etc. Cartoon type faces are the most fun with exaggerated ears and eyes and funny hair.
- Step 3: Color
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Use a black marker or crayon to go over the pencil lines, then add a bit of color to each drawing.
- Step 4: Cut the Cards
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Cut each card into three pieces using a paper trimmer or scissors. Make one cut just above the eyes and eyebrows, and the other cut just below the mouth.
- Step 5: Mix and Match
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Mix up all the pieces then put them together into new faces. See how many funny faces can be made from your set of cards. Mix your cards with a friend's to make even more funny faces.
Store your mix and match set in an envelope or plastic bag.
Before you start -
- Make a place to work.
- Read all the directions.
- Get everything you need to do the project.
- Think about the project. Imagine how it will look and what you will do with it.
Are you ready?
Okay, get started!!!
Tip: Try pieces from three different faces.
Tip: Or just swap out one piece.