PAPER COLLAGE ARTWORK

Paper Collage artwork is one of the simplest activities that is basically done by gathering of different sizable materials. Collage artwork is the best and the easiest activity for the children. There are numerous varieties of materials that are used for the Collage, they can be magazines, eggshells, plastic, stickers, cloth pieces, carton boxes, colored masking tapes etc. but the basic material that is most often used is the newspaper. Newspaper cuttings of different sizes are usually stuck to a model to give a 3D effect to the artwork. Kids enjoy doing the Collage activity because this activity requires only sticking part of the model. Paper Collage is the easiest technique to create a masterpiece by the assemblage of just the bits and pieces of different colored newspaper, magazines, old books etc.

In preschools, Teachers usually make the drawing of the model, for example, a kitten, a flag, an apple, sunflower etc. they also cut the pieces of the newspaper and keep them assembled for the children. The Teacher would apply glue to the model and call the children one by one for their activity. The toddlers part for this activity would be off just to stick the pieces of the newspaper cuttings into the model. And it is very easy for the toddlers to follow and enjoy doing this activity. For the KG students, they themselves are allowed to cut the newspaper into different shapes and sizes, they make the drawing, then apply glue on it and paste the cuttings on it. Collage artwork needs only three basic materials, ie, scissors, glue, and newspaper cuttings. And the best part is that this activity is not messy, not a prolonged and difficult one, it doesn't require hard work or needs any patience to complete the activity because you are just to stick the pieces anywhere on the spreadsheet of paper. The materials for this activity is easily available right at your home. And of course, the best home decorations are often created by the simple handmade things which we normally figure out from our heart.

Since Christmas is around the corner, and Santa is going to knock at your door, be ready to surprise our beloved Santa with a return gift to hand over him. On this page, I will share with you the most fabulous way to make a Collage art of Santa Claus with bits of newspaper. You can choose your own model to figure out the drawing of Santa and then cut the pieces of an old newspaper to stick to the model with glue. Christmas is the best time to eat, drink, sing carols, party hard and enjoy unlimited. So get your Santa’s return gift prepared ahead of the merriment, as the activity is very simple, it requires just about an hour of time to complete by a growing child.

SANTA CLAUS

Materials required:

1. Art paper
2. Pencil
3. Eraser
4. Old Newspaper
5. Scissor
6. Glue

Procedure:

1. Take a rectangular sheet of an art paper. Draw the figure of Santa using a pencil.
   
2. Take an old newspaper. Select the colors that the model requires. (for Santa- red and white are the main basic colors)
3. Now cut the newspaper into bits and pieces of different shapes and sizes.
   
4. Apply glue to one corner and finish sticking the bits there first.
   
5. Slowly finish up sticking the entire portion of the paper leaving the body of Santa empty.
6. Take yellow, green and maroon color bits of paper for the gift pack.

For Santa:

1. First complete sticking the detailed parts such as eye, nose, ear, lip and then make the face prominent using skin colored paper.
2. Take the bits of red colored paper to stick on Santa’s dress.
3. Paste black color paper pieces into his boots/shoes.
4. Now use the white color bits of paper for the remaining part of the body.
5. Don’t forget to stick a stripe of black color paper for his belt.
6. For the gloves, you can use any colors. (I had the skin color available on my old newspaper collection, which I’ve used here)

So finally your Santa is ready with his gift packet to knock at your door, go ahead to surprise him with your creative artwork. Isn’t it cute and colorful? There are numerous newspaper collage ideas for kids that they will enjoy while doing. Make your own beautiful collage by your imagination and creativity to gift someone you love. Surprise your loved ones this Christmas season by creating your own amazing artwork at home and decorate every corner of your home.

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