Seasonal Schematics Craft
Cinco de Mayo: Many-Faced Man
Did You Know? Did you know that Cinco De Mayo is known in Mexico as El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla? The day celebrates an important Mexican victory in the Franco-Mexican war, which occurred in the city of Puebla. During that battle, a group of 2000 Mexican soldiers defeated the larger French force of 6000 soldiers, and defended the city. The holiday is a minor one in Mexico, and is celebrated mostly in the city of Puebla only. When to Celebrate Like the name suggests, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the fifth of May every year. The day marks the Battle of Puebla, which happened on May 5th, 1862. The Toolkit To build your Many-Faced Man, gather these supplies: The amomii Template: [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Double-Sided Tape Paper Cups Scissors & Craft Knife: (Safety First: Always ask an adult for assistance when using sharp cutting tools.) The Build: Step-by-Step Phase 1: Preparation 1.Print and Prepare: Print the templates on A4 paper and gather all necessary materials. 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!-Fun Tip: Feel free to pick your favorite expressions, or cut them all out for more variety! Phase 2: Build the Hat 3.Prepare the Base: Apply double-sided tape to the back of Ring-A. 4.Construct the Brim: Fold the brim pieces along the dashed lines and secure them together with double-sided tape. 5.Attach the Brims: Attach the two brim pieces to Ring A. 6.Form the Hat Body: Fold along the dashed line and apply double-sided tape around the top of the cylinder. 7.Assemble the Hat Body: Roll it into a cylinder, then attach the circular piece to the top. 8.Final Touches: Place Ring B on top of Ring A. Phase 3: Create the Face 9.Wrap the Cup: Apply double-sided tape to both ends of the face template and wrap it around the first cup. Cut along the face outline on the cup. 10.Cut face outline: Cut along outline on cup. 11.Attach the Expressions: Stick your top three expressions onto the second paper cup.-Tip: Each cup works best with up to three faces. To add more, simply prepare extra cups for quick swapping. 12.Assemble and Play: Slide the expression cup into the window cup. Rotate the inner cup to change the mood! Your creation is complete! Success Checklist Rotation Check:-Ensure a small gap is left between the cups for smooth rotation. -Ensure the expressions are placed side by side and are fully exposed through the cutout of the outer cup. 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 Many-Faced Man! Drop a comment below or share a video of your "Many-Faced Man" 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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Earth Day: Recycligator
Did You Know? Did you know that Earth Day is the world’s largest non-religious festival? It’s celebrated annually by over a billion people in almost 200 countries worldwide! It’s meant to bring awareness to issues such as climate change, and the need to cooperate to help protect our shared natural resources. When to Celebrate Earth Day falls on April 22nd every year. Because Earth Day started as a protest movement, that date was specifically chosen because it fell between spring break and final exams during the spring college semester, and was meant to allow students to more easily participate in demonstrations. The Toolkit To build your Recycligator, gather these supplies: The amomii Template: [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Cardboard Double-Sided Tape Hot Glue Gun(Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using a hot glue gun.) Popsicle sticks (8.5 cm x 1.7cm) Barbecue Bamboo Skewers (or Bamboo Chopsticks), 3 pcs: S1(3cm), S2(5cm), and S3(10.5cm) Scissors & Craft Knife: (Safety First: Always ask an adult for assistance when using sharp cutting tools.) The Build: Step-by-Step Phase 1: Build the Bottom 1.Print and Prepare: Print the templates on A4 paper and gather all necessary materials. 2.Mount and Cut:Using double-sided tape, mount the templates onto cardboard, then carefully cut out all the pieces. -Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using cutting tools. 3.Build the Mechanism: Glue S1 to the popsicle stick at the 3cm mark. Then, slide S1 through the vertical supports and secure them to the baseplate.-Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using a hot glue gun. 4.Install the Button: Attach the top piece to the vertical supports and glue the crescent-shaped cardboard to the flat side of the popsicle stick.-Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using a hot glue gun. Phase 2: Build the Body 5.Prepare the Cover: Cut the cup horizontally 3 cm from the base. Then, cut a 3 cm x 2 cm opening into the sides. -Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using cutting tools. 6.Assemble the Body: Glue the cup sections together to form the main body.-Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using a hot glue gun. Phase 3: Build the Top 7.Build the Pivot: Slide S2 through the small cardboard piece, then attach them to the cup.-Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using a hot glue gun. 8.Attach the Support Rod: Glue the tail piece to S3 and thread it through the pivot area. Securely glue the rod to the popsicle stick at the base of the project.-Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using a hot glue gun. 9.Attach the Lid: Glue the lid onto the pivot.-Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using a hot glue gun! 10.Decorate Recycligator: Apply the decorations to your project. Your creation is complete! Use it to collect paper, plastic, or small metal items at your desk.Happy Earth Day! Success Checklist Bottom Mechanism CheckDepress the plunger at the front of your Recycligator to ensure the lid opens easily and smoothly. You may need to adjust the length of S3 if the mechanism isn’t working to your satisfaction. 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 Recycligator! Drop a comment below or share a video of your "Recycligator" to Instagram or TikTok and tag us with #amomiiSSC. We’d love to see your creativity in action!Feel free to let us know what you think of the project or ask questions by leaving a comment below. PROJECT CREDITS amomii Lead: Shaun Graphics & Templates: Kelly Video & Blog Content: Cindy & Vera
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Saint Patrick's Day: Wobblerchauns
Did You Know? Did you know that Ireland’s original national color was actually blue? In the 1600s, the Irish switched to green as an act of defiance to separate themselves from British royalty. Folklore also says that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns. If they can’t see you, they can’t pinch you! When to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17th. This date marks the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. What started as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, history, and—of course—the color green. It’s the perfect time of year to celebrate "luck," master the physics of balance, and ensure you remain completely invisible to those pesky, pinching leprechauns! The Toolkit To build your wobble men, gather these supplies: The amomii Template: [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] A4 Paper or Cardstock: Thick paper is less likely to crease and keeps the men intact. Colored markers Scissors: Safety First !! Always ask an adult for help when using sharp cutting tools. Double-Sided Tape Plastic Bottle Cap: Use a deeper cap—it works better! Playdough or Clay The Build: Step-by-Step 1.Print and Prepare: Print all template pages on A4 paper. For best results, use thicker cardstock to improve rigidity.- Extra fun: You can choose the black-and-white template to color yourself ! 2.Precision Cutting: Carefully cut out the men along the black line. -Safety Tip: ASK an ADULT for help when using SCISSORS! 3.Attach to the plastic cap: Use double-sided tape to attach the man to the plastic cap. 4.Build the base: Put some playdough inside the plastic cap.-Tips: Fill about 1/4 of the cap with a playdough to help the man wobble longer. 5.Create and Play: Repeat Step 1- 4 to make more wobbling men and play together!! Your creation is complete! Now gently push them and watch them wobble back and forth! Success Checklist Alignment: Are the images aligned correctly with each plastic cap? Playdough Check: If your Wobblerchauns don’t wobble smoothly, check the amount of playdough. Experiment with adding or removing dough until you get the balance just right! Wobble Check: If you’ve already checked the playdough, try using a different cap. A cap with more depth might help the men from toppling forward or backwards. The Science Link: Center of Gravity & Stability Your "Wobblerchaun" stays upright thanks to its Center of Gravity (CoG)—the point where its weight is perfectly balanced. By weighting the curved base, we "pull" the CoG as low as possible. When it tips, gravity pulls that low weight back toward the center, creating a "restoring force" that makes the character wobble instead of toppling.This is the same engineering used to keep cruise ships upright in rough seas and lifeboats self-righting. It’s a masterclass in staying grounded! [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Show us your Wobblerchauns! Drop a comment below or share a video of your "Wobblerchauns" to Instagram or TikTok and tag us with #amomiSSC. We’d love to see your creativity in action! Feel free to let us know what you think of the project or ask questions by leaving a comment below. PROJECT CREDITS amomii Lead: Shaun Illustration: Steve Graphics & Templates: Kelly Video & Blog Content: Cindy & Vera
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International Women's Day: 4 Image Fold
Did You Know? In 1912, thousands of women took to the streets of Lawrence, Massachusetts, with a demand that changed everything: "Bread and Roses." Inspired by the words of activist Helen Todd, the strikers sent a bold message that survival—the "bread"—simply isn’t enough; everyone deserves the right to thrive and find beauty—the "roses." This week, we’re honoring that spirit with a craft that is a literal lesson in perspective! We’ve designed a custom Infinity Folder that takes a "basic" flat surface and unfolds it to reveal the layers of beauty hidden within—because why settle for just survival when you can have the roses, too? When to Celebrate International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. This date was chosen to commemorate the 1917 strike by women textile workers in Petrograd, Russia, which sparked the Russian Revolution. Following the strike, the provisional government granted women the right to vote. While the day had been observed in various forms earlier in the early 20th century, March 8th became the global standard to honor the ongoing struggle for women's rights, equality, and justice. The Toolkit To build your 4-Image Fold, gather these supplies: The amomii Template: [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Cardstock or A4 Paper: (Use thicker paper for a stronger, more satisfying "flip!") Glue or Double-Sided Tape Scissors or Craft Knife: (Safety First: Always ask an adult for assistance when using sharp cutting tools.) The Build: Step-by-Step Phase 1: Creating the Recatangle 1. Print and Prepare: Print all template pages onto A4 paper. For best results, use thicker cardstock to improve durability and folding performance. 2. Precision Cutting: Carefully cut along all the solid lines using your scissors or craft knife to form rectangular pieces. Avoid cutting the dotted lines—those are your fold guides! 3. Match and Attach: Align the two printed sheets by following the arrow symbols shown on the template. Glue or tape them together carefully to create one combined layout. 4. Create the Window Opening: Cut along the inner rectangle to remove the center section, forming a rectangular opening (like a frame). Phase 2: Folding Structure 5. First Fold:Fold and glue the left and right sides inward toward the center to form a long rectangle. Ensure the illustrations on your image perfectly match the reference photo; correct alignment now is the key to ensuring your image flips correctly later! 6. Second Fold: Repeat the same folding process on the opposite sides, creating a smaller layered rectangle. Press firmly along all folds to ensure clean edges and smooth flipping movement Your creation is complete! Now flip and fold the structure to reveal all four images. Each fold presents a new design celebrating empowerment and achievement as shown below. Success Checklist Fold Check: Do the panels fold smoothly in every direction? Alignment: Do the images align correctly after each fold? Proper alignment ensures all four designs appear clearly. Reveal Test: Can you flip through all four images easily without forcing the paper? The structure should transition naturally between each image. Structure Check: Does the craft hold its shape after folding and unfolding? Make sure all glued sections are securely attached. Sign up for free weekly templates delivered to your inbox. Unsubscribe at any time. [GET THE FREE TEMPLATE HERE] Show us your 4-Image Fold! Drop a comment below or share a video of your "4-Image Fold" 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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