I've been getting crafts ready for Vacation Bible School. This summer's theme is a western one with lots of "Yippe ki yo ki yay"-ing, so of course we're gonna need some yardstick horses!
Approximate cost: $ 2
Supplies:
yardstick
cardboard (recycle an old box)
spray paint (optional)
heavy duty glue - One of the "cooler" glue guns will not cut it. I know from experience. Use a scorching hot glue gun or Gorilla glue.
Markers or craft paper
Directions:
Draw a horse head onto a piece of craft paper and cut out to use as a pattern. Trace the front side of the horse head on the cardboard. Turn the pattern over and trace the back side of the head.
***Adults should help with the next three steps.***
Using an exacto knife, cut out both of the horse heads.
Glue the yardstick onto one side of the head.
Align and glue the other horse head. Let the glue dry completely.
Paint the entire horse (optional) and let dry. Use markers/craft paper to decorate the horse, adding a mane, eyes, nostrils, etc.
Suggestions:
- For a more original horse, don't paint him at all... graffiti him! (Like this cow. These artistic cows are all over Houston! They are a part of the "Cow Parade". Why not create your own "horse parade" by designing these with a few friends!)
- Make a mane out of yarn. Just sandwich strands of yarn along his neck in between the two layers when you're ready to glue the two heads together.
- Add some patchwork to your horse. Glue a few small squares of fabric on his neck to give him a well-worn look.
For a real rootin' tootin' time, make a cowboy shirt to go along with your yardstick horse! Have fun with this and make sure to add pictures of your horses to the Kid's Craft Along Flickr pool!
