From CRAYOLA

Keep cool on a summer day with a custom hand fan. Personalize a DIY handheld fan with your favorite fruit or colorful pattern!

 

YOU’LL NEED

Pencil

CRAYOLA Paint Brushes

CRAYOLA Washable Paint

CRAYOLA Scissors

Cardstock

Water

Brass Fasteners

CRAYOLA Watercolors

CRAYOLA Super Tips Markers

CRAYOLA Glitter Glue

CRAYOLA No-Run School Glue

Craft Sticks

Disposable Cups

 

DIRECTIONS
1.With a pencil, outline the arched shape of a fan on a piece of cardstock.

2.Use paint brush and watercolors to paint a design within the arched shape. Dry 1 to 2 hours.

3.With paint brush, paint a single side of 4 craft sticks with washable paint. Dry 1 to 2 hours.

4.Add accents to the dried fan with Super Tips and glitter glue. Dry 3 to 4 hours.

5.Once dry, cut out the arched shape with scissors.

6.Have an adult put a small hole in craft stick ends. Fan the craft sticks and secure with a fastener.

7.Use glue to attach craft sticks to the back of the arched shape. Dry 1 to 2 hours.

8.Carefully close the fan by folding and creasing the cardstock.

Stay cool with your DIY hand fan!

TIPS:
To accurately draw the arch shape, lay down the top edges of 4 craft sticks onto the cardstock as a guide.

Experiment with different watercolor shades to customize your fan!

Adult assistance required when putting holes in the craft sticks.

 


Find this craft and more holiday fun at crayola.com