At first we got some giant Styrofoam balls from Art Friend to craft a snowman, but then decided it'll be too time-consuming {since we wanted to stick some cotton wool on it as well to make it more "life-like"} and it wouldn't actually look too much like Olaf.
In the end, the boy said we should just make a cardboard standee. And so we did :P It was easy to construct and actually turned out pretty good!
Prep time:
About 1 hour
Materials:
- Large cardboard pieces {at least 3}
- Glue
- Penknife
- Glue
- Metal wires
- Duct tape
- Chopsticks
Method:
- Print your life-sized Olaf picture onto white A2 papers. You can use this free Olaf printable.
- Cut out the Olaf paper pieces.
- Arrange them on the cardboard pieces, any way you like. For us, we wanted the hands to hold the head so placed them separate from the body.
- Glue them on the cardboard.
- Cut out the Olaf cardboard pieces.
- Tape the head to the hands, and use the wire and chopsticks as back support to the hands as the head will be too heavy.
- Tape the hands, holding the head, to the body.
- Create the standee back support by using an extra piece of cupboard and cut it into a large triangle. It should be slightly shorter than Olaf's body. Glue and tape one of the long side to the standee's back.
- You can make it more stable by sticking the standee {including the back support} to a square base as well.
Have fun and let me know if you do make it by sending me a pic on Facebook, or tagging me in Twitter or Instagram! My mum's currently in Perth for a holiday and yesterday she managed to find Elsa's costume on discount! It's not even sold in Singapore yet so score!! Can't wait to see Lil Pumpkin's face when she shows it to her :)
Here are some other things I made.
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15 comments:
It must have been a hit at her school. The Frozen fever is definitely here to stay for a while.
No way! How cool is that? It came out awesome.
This is so cute and clever! I'm sure it makes a lovely decoration for her room now too, even after the party. :)
Very cool! What did you use for his little buttons? I bet Lil Pumpkin had a great birthday party :)
That's so cute! There are so many crazy about Frozen! My kids are all about the Lego Movie. Mica told me, "Mom I have to say that I do like Frozen. I know it's a girl movie, but I like it." I said, "It's not a girl movie. It's a movie that anyone can enjoy."
I'm traveling right now. I don't usually blog about that until I get back. I have posts that will go out every so often. Sadly I can't even check my email. My account won't let me log on from a different source. We're having fun though.
Post a back view of Olaf?
Oh that is so cool! Wish I had seen this before today! That would have been awesome for Bridie's birthday!
Clever you! Looks so professional! I still know nothing about the Frozen phenomenon!
A great school holiday project here for me - thanks lovely x
How very cool! She is lucky girl.
Love your Olaf cutout and thanks for sharing the printable! Frozen is very popular in this house :)
Wow, that looks great! My Popette loves Frozen, and has instructed me that she wants a Frozen party for her 6th birthday next year! I will have to remember this for her party :)
Ohhhhh what a great idea! We've done cut out cardboard standees but not for a school party! Going to try - Poppy's is this week!!!! Ahhhh!!!!
Susan: Yup! Finding it so strange they are taking so long to bring in the dolls and stuff though~
Masshole Mommy: thank you!
GrowingwiththeTans: Yes it would but we're currently rearranging stuff around. Will try to fit it in!
Grace: It's actually part of the printable!
Alissa: Have a good trip! Good to know that you're traveling. Was worried something happened.
Stacy: K I'll get a pic of it :)
Six Little Hearts: I think your little one will love it
Emily: No worries xox
Annaleis: thank you!
Julie: Oh great! It will make a good prop.
Adora: Oh how fun! Have a great one!
What a cute cardboard standee! I've made them before too and they are such a nice touch for a party!
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