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Wrapping Paper

Use an original computer design to create wrapping paper. Original drawings take on a whole new look when they are repeated endlessly. The computer can easily make multiple images from a single image or motif. You can create original patterns suitable for wrapping paper and other special surfaces with just a click of the mouse.

Materials:

  • Computer software such as Kid’s Pix or  a paint program

  • Printer

  • Standard computer paper. The size of the paper will depend on the size the printer can handle.

  • Markers, crayons, colored pencils, or other drawing tools

  • Scissors

Ready, Set, Create

  1. Create an original drawing on the computer, or choose one you have already drawn.

  2. Move it to Kids Pix, if  needed.

  3.  Select the wallpaper tool under the Mixer.

  4. Put the pointer on the area you want repeated.

  5. Print out the patterned design.

  6. Wrap a special gift in it.

Reflect

  • What looks different about your design, now that it is repeated so often?

  • What kind of gift should be inside your wrapping paper?

Apply

  • What can you add to your wrapping paper after it is printed?.

  • What other ways could you make wrapping paper?

  • What besides wrapping paper use designs with repeated patterns?

 

 Sample art for Wrapping Paper

Learning Indicators

The children:

  • Created an original design for the motif.

  • Used the computer tools to create the repeated pattern.

  • Suggested ways to use and change the printed design.

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