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How to Make a 3D Umbrella Craft

This fun and easy 3D umbrella art is a simple paper craft that celebrates spring showers in the cutest way. It’s a fantastic project for kids of all ages, bringing tons of cheer to rainy days!
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 1 3D umbrella craft
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $1

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Step 1: Find what you need

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
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Step 2: Cut the umbrella pieces

  • Print our free 3D umbrella craft template (find the link in the materials list above!) and cut out the shapes.
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  • Trace the clouds onto white cardstock and the umbrella onto your choice of coloured cardstock. Cut the shapes from the cardstock.
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  • Fold the umbrella shape in half from right to left.
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  • Repeat, using the template to cut 6 other umbrella shapes from coloured cardstock (we used 2 different colours).
    Fold these in half as well.
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Step 3: Attach the umbrella pieces

  • Add glue tape to the top of a folded umbrella shape (the straight edge should be on the right).
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  • Place another folded umbrella on top of the first, lining up all the edges neatly.
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  • Repeat until the rest of the pieces are connected. If you're using 2 different colours for your umbrella, alternate them.
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Step 4: Attach the umbrella to your card

  • Fold a piece of cardstock in half. We used blue to represent the sky.
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  • Cut off an inch from the short part of the straw, just past the bendy bit.
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  • Add a line of hot glue to the center of the card.
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  • Place the straw into the glue with the bendy part at the bottom and facing up from the paper.
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  • Add glue tape to one side of the umbrella bundle and attach it to the card, about 1/4 inch (or a bit less) away from the straw.
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  • Apply more glue tape to the top of the bundle and carefully close the card, pressing down to align the umbrella perfectly.
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Step 5: Add fun details to the card

  • Use glue tape to attach the clouds on either side of the umbrella.
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  • Cut both ends off a Q-tip. Repeat so you have 6 to 8 "rain drops."
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  • Attach the cotton swab ends randomly across the card (but not under the umbrella!) with tacky glue.
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  • Your 3D umbrella craft is complete!
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Video

Notes

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