We love magic tricks around our home, and this Magic Holiday Card for Kids is guaranteed to fool your friends and family this holiday!
Materials:
DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE HERE
- Template
- Paper (Cardstock preferred)
- Scissors
Instructions
- Print the template on cardstock.
- Cut out main card by following the red outline. Fold card along center line.
- Cut along lines marked Cut 1 and Cut 2.
- Cut along card spine between Cut lines 1 & 2 (labeled Cut 3).
- Fold card again and cut remaining solid lines on front, stopping short of the the ends as shown.
- Carefully open up card to reveal a giant ring! Now walk through it!
- Be sure to practice the cutting first before doing the trick! YOU MUST CUT the spine as directed or the paper will not open up.
- Open the cut card up slowly. The paper is fragile and can easily tear.
- Once you have mastered the cutting method you can do this with any holiday card!
Part One: Make the Main Card
Part Two: The Magic Trick
Show the card to a friend and say” Can you walk through this card?”
Most likely they will say “No way, it’s not possible!” You then say “Oh yes you can! Watch this…” and proceed to cut the card as follows….
Tips:
SOURCE:http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/magic-holiday-card-for-kids/