Dove Sun Catchers Craft Project

Project Summary:

The dove is a beautiful symbol of love and peace. For any child who is preparing for a Holy Communion or a Confirmation, this project is a wonderful way to enable them to take some time to reflect on the meaning of the day. This dove sun catchers project is also an excellent way to decorate a room for a day of celebration by introducing vibrant colours.

Project Details: Dove Sun Catchers Craft Project

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Step 1- Print dove templates

The first step is to print out templates for large doves. We found dove templates on www.activityvillage.co.uk. Once you have printed the template, lay the paper with the template design facing up and sellotape the corners of the white paper onto a table.

Step 2 – Place contact paper over the templates

You will need contact paper for this step. Cut a rectangle of contact paper in a similar size to the template paper, peel off the top layer of the contact paper and place it over the template paper, with sticky side up, and sellotape the corners of the contact paper onto the table. You will now see the shape of the dove templates through the contact paper.

Step 3 – Cut up tissue paper

The next step is to get a selection of tissue paper and use a scissors to cut the tissue paper into small rectangle shapes. You can group the tissue paper by colour and then place it in containers.

Step 4 – Design the doves

Once the template and contact paper has been set up children can use the tissue paper to design their own doves, younger children can also enjoy this step!. They may choose to design a pattern or alternatively they may wish to fill the template with mixed colours. Children may also choose to leave gaps with no tissue paper as this will enable the light to shine through.

Step 5 – Seal the contact paper

When the design is complete, cut out another piece of contact paper approximately the same size as the dove template. Peel off the top layer of the contact paper and lay it facing sticky side down on the finished dove designs. Gently pat out and flatten the contact paper in order for it to neatly seal against the underneath layer of contact paper.

Step 6 – Draw around the shape of the dove with permanent marker

Once the contact paper has been sealed, you can choose to use a permanent marker to draw the shape of the template on the contact paper. If older children are doing the cutting themselves this will make it easier to follow the shape outline.

Step 7 – Cut out the shape of the doves

Use a scissors to cut out each individual dove. A hole punch can then be used to create a small hole on the top of each dove.

Step 8 – Display the doves within a bright window

Thread ribbon through each dove and display them within a window. The light will shine though to bring out the beautiful colours within the tissue paper!