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Get arty with the kids by creating this fun wall flag. For more creative fun, make a series of different flag designs and display them as bunting.
You will need:
- A4 cardboard
- ruler
- pencil and scissors
- Resene testpots in your chosen colours. We used Resene Zircon, Resene Fringy Flower, Resene Midnight Express and Resene Ship Cove
- testpot brush
- scalpel and backing board
- hole punch
- masking tape
- ribbon
Check out the step by step instructions below.
![51-step-1-flag How to make a kids wall flag](https://kidspot.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51-step-1-flag.jpg)
Step 1:
Cut out a rectangle piece from the bottom of the cardboard to create the flag shape.
![51-step-2-flag How to make a kids wall flag](https://kidspot.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51-step-2-flag.jpg)
Step 2:
Paint the cardboard in Resene Ship Cove and leave to dry.
![51-step-3-flag Go potty - how to make colour herb pots for kids](https://kidspot.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51-step-3-flag.jpg)
Step 3:
Mask out two stripes at the bottom and paint in Resene Zircon (top) and Resene Fringy Flower (bottom). Paint the tips in Resene Midnight Express. Remove the tape and leave to dry.
![51-step-4-flag How to make a kids wall flag](https://kidspot.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51-step-4-flag.jpg)
Step 4:
Use a cookie cutter to trace the star shape onto the back of the flag.
![51-step-5-flag How to make a kids wall flag](https://kidspot.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51-step-5-flag.jpg)
Step 5:
Cut out with the scalpel (remember to use a backing board so as not to damage any surfaces).
![51-step-6-flag How to make a kids wall flag](https://kidspot.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51-step-6-flag.jpg)
Step 6:
Punch two holes far apart at the top and thread the ribbon through to hang up the flag. Get your kids to help you find a place to proudly display their new flag.
For more projects and colour inspiration visit Resene.co.nz.
Article provided by Resene. Styling and photography by Nikki Astwood
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