Woven paper placemat craft for 9-year-olds
This weaving craft is for 9-year-olds making a flat placemat from cut cardstock strips. It is a paper project, not a fabric loom.
What to buy
12-by-18-inch cardstock sheets
Colored cardstock sheets
Patterned scrapbook paper
Rulers
Pencils
Child-safe scissors
Glue sticks
Double-sided tape
Clear self-adhesive laminating sheets
Fine-tip black markers
Who this list is for
This woven paper placemat craft supply list is for 9-year-olds making a flat paper placemat from cut cardstock strips. It is not a fabric-loom project, so the materials stay centered on paper measuring, weaving, and finishing.
How to use this list
Use a 12-by-18-inch cardstock sheet as the placemat base and choose colored cardstock sheets or patterned scrapbook paper for weaving strips. Mark strip widths with pencils and rulers, then cut with child-safe scissors. Weave the strips across the base, secure loose ends with glue sticks or double-sided tape, and add a border or detail with fine-tip black markers. Apply clear self-adhesive laminating sheets only after the weaving is flat.
Common mistakes
Do not cut all the way through the base sheet when making the opening cuts for weaving. Keep the cardstock strips evenly measured so the finished placemat does not buckle. Avoid adding glue sticks everywhere before the pattern is adjusted; use glue or double-sided tape only when the strips are in their final positions. Laminate only after the glue is dry and the paper is smooth.
What is on this list
The list includes 12-by-18-inch cardstock sheets, colored cardstock sheets, and patterned scrapbook paper. Rulers, pencils, and child-safe scissors handle the strip prep. Glue sticks, double-sided tape, clear self-adhesive laminating sheets, and fine-tip black markers complete the placemat. Cross off supplies you already have.
Before you go
Choose the paper colors and patterns before cutting any strips. Clear a flat table for the full 12-by-18-inch sheet, and keep the ruler close for consistent marks. Set aside one finished design before using the laminating sheets.
FAQ
Who is "Woven paper placemat craft for 9-year-olds" for?
This woven paper placemat craft supply list is for 9-year-olds making a flat paper placemat from cut cardstock strips. It is not a fabric-loom project, so the materials stay centered on paper measuring, weaving, and finishing.
How should I use "Woven paper placemat craft for 9-year-olds"?
Use a 12-by-18-inch cardstock sheet as the placemat base and choose colored cardstock sheets or patterned scrapbook paper for weaving strips. Mark strip widths with pencils and rulers, then cut with child-safe scissors. Weave the strips across the base, secure loose ends with glue sticks or double-sided tape, and add a border or detail with fine-tip black m…
What should I skip or avoid with "Woven paper placemat craft for 9-year-olds"?
Do not cut all the way through the base sheet when making the opening cuts for weaving. Keep the cardstock strips evenly measured so the finished placemat does not buckle. Avoid adding glue sticks everywhere before the pattern is adjusted; use glue or double-sided tape only when the strips are in their final positions. Laminate only after the glue is dry an…
What is on the "Woven paper placemat craft for 9-year-olds" list?
The list includes 12-by-18-inch cardstock sheets, colored cardstock sheets, and patterned scrapbook paper. Rulers, pencils, and child-safe scissors handle the strip prep. Glue sticks, double-sided tape, clear self-adhesive laminating sheets, and fine-tip black markers complete the placemat. Cross off supplies you already have.
What should I do before I go?
Choose the paper colors and patterns before cutting any strips. Clear a flat table for the full 12-by-18-inch sheet, and keep the ruler close for consistent marks. Set aside one finished design before using the laminating sheets.
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