June 29, 2026

Running of the Bulls: Bull Run

by amomii Team in Seasonal Schematics Craft

Did You Know?

Did you know that there are actually eight bull runs during the festival, starting every morning at 8am on July 7th? Despite being the most famous aspect of the festival, the run is quite short at only 850 meters, and lasts only about five minutes each morning. Most people who participate in the run take place in only one of the run’s sections, lasting about 10 to 15 seconds each.

When to Celebrate

The Festival of San Fermin takes place every year from July 6th to 14th. According to most, the modern version of the Festival can be traced back to 1591, when a festival celebrating San Fermin was integrated with another festival, started by butchers, who had made a sport of transferring bulls from their corrals, through the city streets and into the main bullring for sport and eventually slaughter.

The Toolkit

To build your Bull Run, gather these supplies:

The amomii Template: [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE]
Cardstock or A4 Paper (Use thicker paper for a stronger build)
Glue or Double-Sided Tape
Scissors or Craft Knife (Safety First: Always ask an adult for assistance when using sharp cutting tools.)

Materials:

2 Cup Bottoms (2 cm height)
2 Straws (1 cm diameter)
2 Additional Straw Pieces (cut as needed to support the body)
1 Straw (1.5 cm diameter)
Cardboard (for the bull body and mechanism covers)
A4 Cardboard Sheet (for the background)
30 cm Yarn
1 Wooden Dowel (4.5 cm)

The Build: Step-by-Step

Phase 1: Print & Cut

1. Print and prepare: Print the template and carefully cut out all the pieces. Attach all bull body parts to cardboard for extra strength.

2. Prepare the Mechanism: Using the two cup bottoms:

Cut one cup as shown in the reference image to create the top piece and trim the second cup as shown so both pieces can fit together.

3. Create the Center Hole: Make a hole in the center of both cup pieces.

4. Install the Center Straw: Insert the 1.5 cm straw through the center hole and glue it securely in place.

5. Add the Dowel and Yarn: Insert the wooden dowel into the straw and tie the yarn securely around the dowel.

6. Connect the Tail: Leave a short section of yarn extending from the mechanism. Glue this section to the tail piece. For extra strength, attach a small piece of cardboard to the back of the tail.

7. Close the Mechanism: Cover the cup mechanism with a circular cardboard cover. Glue everything securely into place. Insert a 1 cm straw onto the wooden dowel as shown in the reference picture. This straw will be used to connect the bull's body to the mechanism.

Phase 2: Build the Bull Body

8. Prepare the Lower Body: Make a hole in the center of the lower body piece as shown in the template. Insert it onto the wooden dowel of the mechanism, and glue them together from the top, ensuring that the straw piece under the legs is allowed to move freely.

9. Add the Supports: Flip the bull body over. Using the reference image as a guide, mark the positions where the support straws will be attached.

10. Install the Straws: Glue supports straws onto the upper body section and attach a 1 cm straw to the lower body section. This straw will sit on the wooden dowel mechanism.

11. Reinforce the Upper Body: Glue a piece of cardboard across the upper support straws for added stability.

Phase 3: Final Assembly

12. Connect the Body and Mechanism: Insert the lower body straw onto the wooden dowel of the mechanism. Ensure the body can move freely.

13. Attach to the Background: Position the bull and mechanism on the cardboard background.

Once you are happy with the placement:

Glue the mechanism to the background.
Glue the upper body support structure to the background.

Allow everything to dry completely.

Your Bull Run is complete! 🐂🏃
Pull the tail and watch the bull spring into action, recreating the excitement of the famous Running of the Bulls festival!

Success Checklist

Movement Check: Does the bull move smoothly when you pull the tail?
Tail Check: Is the yarn securely attached to both the mechanism and the tail?
Mechanism Check: Does the wooden dowel rotate freely inside the straw?
Stability Check: Is the bull securely attached to the background while still moving properly?

Get Your Templates

[GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE]

Show us your Bull Run!

Create more than one and turn it into a race! Share your Bull Run on Instagram or TikTok and tag #amomiiSSC. We’d love to see your creativity in action!

PROJECT CREDITS

amomii Lead: Shaun
Illustration: Steve
Graphics & Templates: Kelly
Video & Blog Content: Cindy & Vera

July 2, 2026

Puck Fair: Tickle Me Puck-O

Did You Know? Did you know that Puck Fair, or Aonach an Phoic, is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals, dating back to at least 1613? Every summer, a small group of people from Killogrin travel up the nearby mountains to catch a feral goat. The goat is taken back to the town and crowned King Puck. The ‘King” is placed in a small cage and put on a stand in the middle of town and celebrated for the three day festival. At the end of the three days, the goat is taken down and returned to the mountains where he was found. When to Celebrate Puck Fair takes place every summer from 10th-12th of August. It is thought to celebrate the legend of a famous goat that warned village inhabitants of the approaching army of Oliver Cromwell back in the early 17th century. The Toolkit To build your Tickle Me Puck-O, gather these supplies: The amomii Template: [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Plastic Sheet or Tape Glue (white glue or craft glue) Scissors & Craft Knife: (Safety First: Always ask an adult for assistance when using sharp cutting tools.) The Build: Step-by-Step 1. Print and Prepare: Print the templates on A4 paper and gather all necessary materials. For best results, use cardstock for improved durability. 2. Precise Cutting: Carefully cut out all pieces along the solid black lines. -Safety Tip: Ask an adult for help when using cutting tools. 3. Assemble the Sliding Mechanism: Place a clear plastic sheet (or tape) over the blank area of the sheep base, then position the sliding tab on top. 4 Attach the Sheep: Attach the colored sheep onto the black outer frame. -Tip: Do not apply glue to the center area. 5. Complete the Sheep: Attach the remaining sheep body pieces to complete the design. 6. Punch and Tie: Punch a hole at the top center of the A4 sheet, then thread the string through the hole and tie a knot. Your creation is complete! Share your Tickle Me Puck-O with us! Success Checklist Movement Check: Slide the tab back and forth to make sure it moves smoothly without getting stuck. Alignment Check: Make sure all pieces are properly aligned and securely attached. Glue Check: Check that all glued areas are firmly attached, while the center area remains glue-free. Get Your Templates Sign up for free weekly templates delivered to your inbox. Unsubscribe at any time. [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Show us your Tickle Me Puck-O! Drop a comment below or share a video of your "Tickle Me Puck-O" to Instagram or TikTok and tag us with #amomiiSSC. We’d love to see your creativity in action! PROJECT CREDITS amomii Lead: Shaun Illustration: Steve Graphics & Templates: Kelly Video & Blog Content: Cindy & Vera

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July 2, 2026

Christmas in July (Yulefest): Santa Popup

Did You Know? Did you know that Yulefest, also known as Christmas in July, has its origins in Australia? Due to the hot summer weather in December, people enjoy celebrating more common Christmas traditions in the winter months when it’s a little cooler, such as sitting around a fireplace with mulled wine, and enjoying hearty dinners, featuring roast meats, gravies and vegetables. When to Celebrate The holiday officially takes place on July 25th, but there are celebrations held every Saturday during the month of July. The festival is believed to have started small in the late 1800s and early 1900s, but started to gain momentum and popularity in the late 1970s. The Toolkit To build your Santa Popup Card, gather these supplies: The amomii Template: [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Cardstock or A4 Paper: (Use cardstock for a sturdier card.) Double-Sided Tape Scissors & Craft Knife: (Safety First: Always ask an adult for assistance when using sharp cutting tools.) The Build: Step-by-Step 1. Print and Prepare: Print the templates on A4 paper and gather all necessary materials. For best results, use cardstock for improved durability. 2. Precise Cutting: Carefully cut out all icons and parts along the solid black lines. -Safety Tip: Ask an adult for help when using cutting tools. 3. Fold the A4 Sheet: Fold the A4 sheet in half along the center line. 4. Assemble the Base: Fold Base A and Base B along the dotted lines, then glue them onto the A4 sheet. 5. Assemble the Body : Fold the Santa Body along the dotted line, then attach it to Base A and Base B as shown below. 5. Assemble the Head: Fold the Santa Head along the dotted line, then glue it to the matching area on Base A. 6. Attach the Second Hand: Attach the second hand to complete the Santa figure. 7. Decorate the card: Attach the icons to the card, then fold the A4 sheet in half to create the pop-up effect. Your creation is complete! Share your Santa Popup Card with us! Success Checklist Movement Check: Open and close the card slowly to ensure all pop-up parts move freely without sticking. Santa Alignment Check: If Santa doesn’t pop out smoothly, check the attachment areas and press along the fold lines to sharpen the creases. Get Your Templates Sign up for free weekly templates delivered to your inbox. Unsubscribe at any time. [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Show us your Santa Popup Card! Drop a comment below or share a video of your "Santa Popup Card" to Instagram or TikTok and tag us with #amomiiSSC. We’d love to see your creativity in action! PROJECT CREDITS amomii Lead: Shaun Illustration: Steve Graphics & Templates: Kelly Video & Blog Content: Cindy & Vera

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June 30, 2026

US Thanksgiving: Turkey Pen Holder

Did You Know? Did you know that Thanksgiving is in some ways responsible for modern convenience food? Back in 1953, the company Swanson & Sons overestimated demand and had over half a million extra pounds of frozen turkeys left over after Thanksgiving. Needing a creative solution, Gerry Thomas had an epiphany. Inspired by the neat trays of food served on commercial airlines, Gerry ordered aluminum trays and portioned out the turkey meat, adding stuffing with gravy, peas, and sweet potatoes into individual, ready-to-heat meals. Thus, the TV dinner was born! In its very first year, Swanson sold 10 million dinners, completely revolutionizing the modern food industry. They proved to be so incredibly popular that within just five years, American families were spending 500 million dollars on them annually, which is about 5.5 billion dollars in today's money! When to Celebrate Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November. This wasn't always the case, though. There was a time when it was traditionally celebrated on the last Thursday of the month instead. That meant in certain years, Thanksgiving could fall as late as November 30th. This late date frustrated retailers because it significantly shortened the Christmas shopping season. To solve this, Thanksgiving was officially moved in 1941 to ensure that the holiday weekend would always end by December 1st at the latest. The Toolkit To build your Turkey Pen Holder, gather these supplies: The amomii Template: [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Cardstock or Paper: (Letter size or A4; thicker paper makes a stronger build) Glue or Double-Sided Tape Scissors or Craft Knife: (Safety First: Always ask an adult for assistance when using sharp cutting tools!) Materials required: 2 Paper Strips (for the accordion paper spring) 2 Paper Cup Bottoms (1 shorter for the head, 1 taller for the body) 1 Cardboard Tube (cut a tissue roll tube into two pieces) 2 Doll Eyes The Build: Step-by-Step Phase 1: Print & Prepare 1. Print and Prepare: Print the template and carefully cut out all the pieces. 2. Create the Paper Spring: Take the two long paper strips and position them at a right angle. Fold the strips back and forth over each other to create an accordion paper spring, following the reference picture, and secure the end when finished. Phase 2: Build the Turkey Body 3. Prepare the Body and Head Gather: The two paper cup bottoms The paper spring 4. Connect the Head and Body: Glue one end of your paper spring to the center of the larger cup base (the body). Glue the other end to the smaller cup section (the head) to create a fun, bouncy turkey neck. 5. Make the Beak Take the yellow circle paper, fold it in half, and then fold it in half again. Cut along one of the folded creases as shown, roll it into a clean cone shape, and glue it securely. 6. Add the Face: Glue your completed cone beak and the googly eyes onto the turkey's bouncy head. Phase 3: Create the Tail Feathers 7. Fold the Tail Feathers: Take one patterned feather strip and accordion-fold it back and forth along the guide lines to create a pleated fan shape. 8. Repeat: Repeat this process until you have 5 folded feather sections in total. 9. Connect the Feathers: Glue the 5 feather sections side-by-side to create one large, beautiful turkey tail fan. 10. Attach the Tail Base: Glue the pointed bottom center of your pleated tail fan to the straight edge of the green semi-circle base piece. Phase 4: Assemble the Turkey 11. Attach the Body: Glue the bottom of the turkey's cup body directly to the center of the green base assembly. Phase 5: Build the Pen Holders 12. Decorate the Tubes: Take the two cut cardboard tubes, wrap the turkey wing templates around them, and glue them down securely. 13. Attach the Holders: Glue the two decorated cardboard tubes onto the green base, positioning one on each side of the turkey body to become your pen holders. 14. Decorate: Add any extra colors, patterns, or creative decorations to make your turkey uniquely yours. Your Turkey Pen Holder is complete! 🦃✏️Fill up the side holders with your favorite pens, pencils, markers, or craft supplies, and display your festive turkey proudly on your desk! Success Checklist Spring Check: Does the turkey's head bounce playfully when you gently touch it? Tail Check: Are all five colorful feather sections securely attached to the back? Holder Check: Can the cardboard tubes hold your pens and pencils safely without tipping over? Decoration Check: Did you add your own creative, personal touches to make your turkey unique? Get Your Templates Sign up for free weekly templates delivered straight to your inbox. Unsubscribe at any time. [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Show us your Turkey Pen Holder! We'd love to see your Thanksgiving creations! Share a photo or video of your Turkey Pen Holder on Instagram or TikTok and tag #amomiiSSC. PROJECT CREDITS amomii Lead: Shaun Graphics & Templates: Kelly Video & Blog Content: Cindy & Vera

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Running of the Bulls: Bull Run

Did You Know?

When to Celebrate

The Toolkit