Quick Stick Collage

By Pauline On January 5, 2012 · 6 Comments

Contact paper and I have never agreed. Memories of covering books with contact paper involve many contentious moments with bubbles. Lots of bubbles. In this quick stick collage activity, bubbles aren’t an issue. Bubbles are still there – I can’t seem to get the knack of bubble-free contacting. It’s just that now there are other interesting things to look at, the bubbles are no longer my focus. Perhaps it’s my age? Or failing eye-sight?

Materials:

Contact paper
Masking Tape
Coloured paper or cardboard
Various bits and pieces of scrap to collage

Method:

1. Remove the contact paper from it’s paper backing.

2. Using masking tape, stick the contact paper to the table with the sticky side facing up.

3. Stick bits and pieces to the contact paper.

4. Finally, stick coloured paper or cardboard onto the contact paper.

We used our quick stick collages as Christmas wrapping paper.

N&M: 3 years, 7 months
E: 1 year, 6 months

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About the author

Pauline LessonsLearntJournal is all about life with kids. On Lessons Learnt Journal you'll find activities for children: play, maths games, handwriting, reading as well as parenting confessions. Pauline is a Christian, Wife, Mother of 4, Primary School Teacher. When not blogging, she may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing her Facebook feed. Most days you'll find her chasing her kids and that much needed nap.

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6 Responses to Quick Stick Collage

The Monko says:

January 6, 2012 at 11:55 pm

What a great idea to use it as wrapping paper. I just went and bought some contact paper after seeing a similar post on DiliDaliart yesterday. Must try it out.

- Pauline says:
  
  January 7, 2012 at 9:49 am
  
  I just checked out DiliDaliart’s version – lovely! Would love to see how yours turns out if you give it a go with the goblin. Hope you’re well Monko. xoxo P
  
Kristin@Sense of Wonder says:

January 7, 2012 at 4:13 am

I happen to love contact paper, but I was never made to cover books in it so that may be why. This looks like a bunch of fun. I would love it if you would like to link up to my new linky, Baby Play Friday. It is a linky focused on baby and toddler activities and I think this one would be a big hit.
http://kristin-senseofwonder.blogspot.com/2012/01/baby-play-friday.html

- Pauline says:
  
  January 7, 2012 at 9:48 am
  
  Thanks for the invite. Will join your linky asap
  
MiaB says:

January 8, 2012 at 10:56 am

What a fun activity for little ones.. Must try this with my 3 yr. old, she would love it Would like to invite you to share this on Sharing Saturday.

http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday-am-thrilled-to-be.html

Have a happy Saturday
~MiaB

Today at Play says:

March 21, 2012 at 2:36 pm

I also hate contact paper due to over 16 years of covering books. But love this idea. So simple for young ones. Off to find that half used roll!