While celebrating this year’s holidays from home, there is a great opportunity to create your own holiday decorations! This simple craft will allow you to create holiday decorations that can last for years to come!
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Polish Heritage Sanity Saver: Gwiazdy
“Gwiazdy” means “stars” in Polish. This is a paper cutting craft similar to wycinanki art from Łowicz and Kurpie. Gwiazdy appear similar to paper snowflakes, however these cut outs are distinguished by their eight sided patterns.
Polish Heritage Sanity Saver: Pajaki Paper Chandelier
Pajaki is Polish for “spider,” and these delicate Polish “chandeliers” look like spiders made of paper and straws – originally, they were made from the leftover straw of the autumn harvest season. Pajaki are part of a long Polish paper folk art tradition that includes paper cuttings and paper flower paintings. Traditionally, pajaki mobiles would be hung from the ceilings of Polish village homes during the Christmas season for protection during the hard, cold winter months.
Sanity Savers, STEM Edition: Salt Leaf Art
Draw inspiration from the leaves outside to create your own salt art! This activity is simple, and the results are beautiful. Grab a piece of paper and roll up your sleeves, and get busy creating your own masterpiece with the following steps.
Sanity Savers, STEM Edition: Turkey Racers
To celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s put a spin on the holidays with science! This is great for the whole family to try. Each participant will be creating their own turkey racer to see who is the fastest.
