Make Paper Collage Christmas Stocking Art with the kids this Christmas – A super easy and fun Christmas craft that repurposes scrap paper!
Paper collaging is a fabulously creative way to use up left over scrap paper. It encourages children to think about the how waste is defined and can be used within art to create something new.
This paper collage Christmas stocking art is simply made of up of scrap torn up paper that’s layered and assembled within the stocking template. Once full and bursting with color, the Christmas Stocking transforms into a textured and unique work of art.
So if you’re looking looking for an easy Christmas craft to try with your preschooler(s) and young children, this concept requires few materials and gives children the freedom to create independently – perfect for a group or classroom setting.
Paper Collage Christmas Stocking Art
Materials
- Printable Christmas Stocking template
- Colored Paper or Card Stock
- Paints (or other coloring medium of choice)
- Glue stick
- Glitter Glue (optional)
- Acrylic Marker Pens (optional)
Download the Paper Collage Christmas Stocking Art:
The Paper Collage Christmas StockingTemplates are available to
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Watch the How to Make Christmas Stocking Tutorial:
Let’s Make a Paper Collage Christmas Stocking!
Download the Printable Christmas Stocking Template
Download the printable Christmas stocking template.
Our printable bundle includes three Christmas Stocking Designs, two with patterns and one plain – for children to design their own Christmas design.
Tear Up the Colored Scrap Paper
Tear the colored paper in to different shapes and sizes. This will guarantee a unique finished look!
Glue the Colored Paper within the Christmas Stocking Template
Using a glue stick, apply glue to small areas at a time so that it doesn’t dry up too quickly. Once you’ve applied the glue, pick out colored pieces of paper which fit the gap you are trying to fill.
Sometimes it might take a few tries to find the right shape so don’t be afraid to try different pieces or overlap pieces if you need to.
Fill All the White Space within the Christmas Stocking
Continue glueing and layering the torn paper until all the white space is covered.
Create a Background
Use paint or your Arty Crafty Kids favorite medium, to create a background around the paper collage.
The background creates contrast in both color and texture, and is great way to add emphasis to Christmas Stocking.
Add some final details
Once the background is dry, add some final details to make the art pop!
Our example presents white dots for snowflakes and golden swirls for an added wintery effect.
The Paper Collage Christmas Stocking Art is Complete
I hope your Arty Crafty Kids loved creating their very own Paper Collage Christmas Stocking Art! We would love to see your creations all ready for the holiday season so please share with us on social media!
