DIY Color Viewers
Create your own colorful viewers to experience the vibrant hues of winter scenery in a delightful and artistic way.
Ingredients
Materials for Color Viewers
- 1 piece Cardstock or thick paper Used as the base frame
- 1 piece Colored cellophane Various colors for the viewing windows
- 1 pair Scissors For cutting cardstock and cellophane
- 1 piece Tape or glue To secure the cellophane
- 1 piece Pencil For marking cut lines
- 1 piece Ruler To measure and straighten cuts
- optional various items Decorative items (stickers, markers, etc.) To personalize your viewer
Instructions
Preparation
- Use the ruler to measure and cut the cardstock into rectangles (around 5” x 7” works well) to serve as the frame for your color viewer.
- In the center of each rectangle, draw a smaller square (about 2” x 2”). Cut out this square carefully to create a window.
- Cut colored cellophane sheets slightly larger than your square cuts. Place the cellophane behind the window and secure it in place with tape or glue.
- Decorate the edges with stickers, drawings, or any creative flair you desire to make your viewer personal.
- Take your viewers outside and look through the colored windows at the winter scenery.
Notes
Customize colors and add handles for ease of use. The viewers can inspire nature-based artwork or prints. Make it a game to find and match objects with the colors seen through the viewer.