Paper Planets

Craft How-To File

What We’re Making:

A folded paper planet out of circular cuts

Elevator Pitch:

Join the Motley Kids as we turn a series of circles into a paper planet!

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How to Make It:

1. Draw a large circle on the cardstock and cut it out. This is your planet’s equator.
2. Draw circles of various sizes on the colored paper (probably not bigger than the equator) and cut them out.
3. Fold each colored circle in half
4. Cut a slit in the center of the circle, but not all the way to the edge
5. Slide each circle onto the cardstock circle and open it up a bit.
6. Continue adding circles of various sizes around the equator until you are happy with your planet. Try nesting some of them.
7. Add some glow-in-the-dark paint, sparkles, or decorations to your planet!

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