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Groundhog Day Shadow Art
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How to Make Groundhog Shadow Art

Celebrate Groundhog Day with this cute groundhog shadow art project! It’s a simple craft that kids will love! With just a few basic supplies, you can create adorable groundhogs and their playful shadows.
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Yield: 1 groundhog shadow art
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: Print the groundhog template and attach to paper

  • Print a coloured groundhog on white cardstock.
    Find the link to a free template in the materials list above, or keep reading below the tutorial to find a black and white version of the groundhog. You can colour this groundhog in yourself!
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  • Cut the groundhog from the printed template. Keep the scrap paper.
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  • Add loops of painter's tape to the front of the groundhog.
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  • Press the groundhog face down onto the center of a coloured piece of cardstock. (We used black cardstock.)
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Step 3: Colour with chalk

  • Colour from the edge of the groundhog onto the black cardstsock, extending out about 1 inch.
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  • Repeat all the way around the groundhog.
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  • Use your finger to smudge the chalk outwards, away from the groundhog.
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  • Repeat all the way around the groundhog.
    Blow any excess chalk dust off the cardstock.
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Step 4: Add the groundhog

  • Cut a strip of white cardstock about 6 inches long and 1-1/2 inches wide.
    You can cut this from the scrap cardstock leftover from the template.
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  • Fold the paper in half.
    Add glue tape to one side.
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  • Attach the paper to the back of the groundhog so the fold is at the bottom.
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  • Peel the groundhog from the black cardstock and remove the tape loops.
    Add glue tape to the top of the flap.
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  • Arrange the groundhog in front of his shadow. Press the cardstock flap into place on the paper.
    Press forward on the groundhog until he stands in place.
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  • Your groundhog shadow art is complete!
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  • Change the colour of the base to green for grass or brown for dirt. Make your groundhog some friends using both our free groundhog shadow art templates!
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Notes

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