Tissue Paper Earth
Tissue Paper Earth is a bright and easy Earth Day craft that lets kids turn scraps of blue and green tissue paper into a colorful globe decoration. This simple project is a fun way to talk about recycling, reusing materials, and caring for our planet. Hang the finished Earth in a window so the light can shine through the tissue paper.
Supplies
- Earth pattern
- Wax paper
- Blue tissue paper
- Green tissue paper
- Liquid starch
- Paint brush or foam brush
- Scissors
- Tape or string for hanging
Instructions
- Tear the blue and green tissue paper into small 1/2-inch pieces.
- Place a sheet of wax paper over the Earth pattern so you can use the design as a guide.
- Brush a light layer of liquid starch onto the wax paper. Arrange the blue and green tissue paper pieces to create the Earth.
- Brush another light layer of starch over the tissue paper. Add a second layer of tissue pieces if needed, then finish with one more light coat of starch.
- Let the project dry completely.
- Carefully peel the dried Earth away from the wax paper and trim it into a circle.
- Tape it to a window or add a string so you can hang it up and enjoy your Earth Day sun catcher.
Fun Facts
Earth is the only planet we know of that has liquid water on its surface.
About 71 percent of Earth is covered by water.
Recycling paper, plastic, glass, and metal helps reduce waste and can save natural resources.
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the Earth pattern to open it in a new window and print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This Earth Day craft works well as a classroom activity while discussing recycling and conservation. Invite students to name ways they can help the planet at home or at school, such as turning off lights, reusing supplies, or recycling paper. Teachers can also connect this craft to geography by talking about land and water on a globe, or use it as part of an Earth Day bulletin board display.
Supplies
Earth PatternWax Paper
Blue & Green Tissue Paper
Liquid Starch
Instructions
Tear Blue and Green tissue paper into ½" pieces. Place a piece of wax paper over Earth Pattern. Brush lightly with starch. Arrange tissue pieces to make the Earth using the pattern as a guide. Brush lightly with starch. Add another layer of tissue pieces and finish with a final layer of starch. Let dry. Peel from wax paper. Trim circle. Hang or tape in window.Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
Terri is the creator of makingfriends.com, freekidscrafts.com, scoutswaps.com and badginabag.com. Her work is republished all over the internet and is considered the queen of kids crafts.
