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How to Make a Paper Football Game
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How to Make a Paper Football

Learn how to make a paper football with this simple craft! Kids and adults will love making and playing this mini football game. It's a quick, easy activity that’s sure to score big!
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Yield: 1 paper football
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: Fold the paper football

  • Cut a piece of brown construction paper in half crosswise to make a piece of paper that's 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide.
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  • Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
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  • Now fold the bottom edge up so it meets the left side.
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  • Fold the paper up along the last fold, bringing the bottom point up so the left sides are touching.
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  • Now fold the bottom edge up and over to the right.
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  • Fold the left edge down to meet the previous fold.
    The paper should now be in a triangle shape with the point on the left.
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  • Fold the triangle in half, bringing the top point down to meet the bottom.
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  • Open the last fold. Pinch the sides in on the bottom to open a little pocket.
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  • Fold the top part back down, pushing it into the pocket. Smooth the fold line at the top.
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  • Optional: Draw stitch lines on both sides of the paper along the straight edge of the football using a white paint marker.
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Step 3: Make the goal post

  • Add hot glue to one end of a straw.
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  • Place the middle of another straw into the glue to form a "T" shape. Hold the straws together until the glue dries.
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  • Cut another straw in half.
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  • Glue the end of each straw half to the top of the "T" shape, one on each end.
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  • Poke a hole in the bottom of the paper cup using scissors. If young kids are making this craft, have an adult poke the hole in the cup.
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  • Insert the bottom of the "T" shape into the bottom of the cup.
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  • Add hot glue around the straw where it meets the cup to hold it in place.
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  • Your paper football game is complete!
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  • Now line up your shot...
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  • ...and flick the football through the uprights on the goal post!
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Notes

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