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April 28, 2011 | 7 Comments

Coffee Sleeve Tree – Arbor Day Craft

Arbor Day is Friday and what better way to celebrate trees than by making one with recycled paper products? When I got a coffee a few weeks ago and I got one of these great sleeves I knew I’d have to use it for a craft.  I love all the textures that are present in this project and how simple it is so kids can make their own tree with little if any adult guidance.

  1. Gather your materials. You will need 2-4 coffee sleeves ( or other recycled cardboard), scissors ( we also used pinking shears), glue and a large piece of paper.  We also used a pencil crayon to write our name on the back.
  2. Start by writing your name on the back – this is just a practical way of working writing into art time in a natural way. No need to sit kids down and practice just get them to label things as they make them.
  3. Cut the sleeves open and cut pieces to make a trunk.
  4. Cut leaves. We did this together it was the first time he’s used the big scissors… mine aren’t super sharp.
  5. Add glue.
  6. Add your cut pieces. His attention was lacking and I almost gave up, then I suggested he treat it like a puzzle and boom that was the magic word, all of a sudden he was into it. The funniest part was when he put the “leaf” with Starbucks printed on it , he said ” We need to put Starbucks in the middle so everyone can get their latte.” Yeah that’s what Arbor Day is all about, 4 dollar lattes.
  7. Let dry. Didn’t it turn out to be gorgeous? I didn’t expect it to be half this awesome, it’s easily my favorite tree craft we’ve ever made and I kinda have a thing for trees.




Filed Under: Age Preschool, Age: Kindergarten, Arbor Day Crafts, Preschool Crafts, Tree Craft | 7 Comments

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7 Comments

  1. Natalie says

    April 28, 2011 at 7:15 am

    My daughter loves turning coffee sleeves into head bands. Perhaps she could figure out what she can do if she actually cuts it into pieces. The tress looks nice!

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  2. Colleen says

    April 28, 2011 at 8:55 am

    I’ve been looking for an excuse to splurge on $4 coffee! Thanks! Happy Earth Day!

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  3. welcome to our wonderland says

    April 28, 2011 at 10:24 am

    cool coffee sleeve wonder if they still have them?? might have to get my first starbucks just for this craft. 🙂

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