3D Jesus picture

Jesus knew he would die, He walked in the shadow of the cross willingly. This little 3D image is simple to make and quite striking. If you are in a rush, you can skip the hands section and it still looks great!

3D Jesus picture setup

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, a glue stick and some coloured paper or card.

3D Jesus picture cut

Cut out the pieces.

3D Jesus picture fold

Fold along the dotted lines.

3D Jesus picture stick

Glue the cross to a blank piece of paper.

3D Jesus picture assemble

Add glue to the printed side of the tabs and stick to the page, so the body is curved out. Repeat with the head overlapping the beard.

3D Jesus picture complete

If you are using the arms, then glue them into position at the shoulders only.

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David Dances Balancing Craft

We all dance differently, and by the reactions in this story, David’s dancing style wasn’t up to much. This dancing David craft has him jiggling and wobbling on the end of your finger. I can honestly say this craft has captured my home, it’s sat on the coffee table all week and been much played with (usually with the finger on the other side!)

David Dances Balancing Craft setup

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, 3 craft sticks, tape, and some sticky tack. You may also want some superglue if you are working in a very hot place.

David Dances Balancing Craft cut

Cut out David and place him to one side.

David Dances Balancing Craft point

We are going to use the template to make the balancing frame. Take one of the three popsicle sticks and make a point with a sharp pair of scissors.

David Dances Balancing Craft assemble

Lay the three popsicles sticks on the page template, making sure they are equally spaced on each side.

David Dances Balancing Craft frame

Fix the popsicle sticks together using the sticky tack or glue.

David Dances Balancing Craft weights

Now we require the counterweights. For this, we will use two 1 cm balls of sticky tack fixed to the two lowest points.

David Dances Balancing Craft connect

Attach David using sticky tape.

David Dances Balancing Craft position

IMPORTANT: You need to allow the point to be slightly below the hem of his garment. This picture is for illustration purposes, it can be much lower to look more dignified.

David Dances Balancing Craft final

David will balance on a finger and dance if nudged.

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David dances craft puppet

By the reactions we get in this story, the famous dance of David, in his skimpy linen slip, was much more a “dad dance” than anything technically stunning: but, partly, that is the point. The dance is an out flowing of joy, and this craft captures that simply.

David dances craft puppet setup

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, and 2 split pins: it’s also helpful to have a hole punch, but not essential.

David dances craft puppet cut

Cut out around the shapes
(These are very forgiving and really don’t need to be exact).

David dances craft puppet punch

Punch four holes where the small circles indicate.

David dances craft puppet arms

Thread a split pin through the handle and the off-centre hole in the arm’s piece.

David dances craft puppet connect

Thread the second split pin through the body and the middle armhole.

David dances craft puppet complete

Turn your creation over and it is complete.

David dances craft puppet animation

Pull the handle gently, and David’s arms will wave as he dances.

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In this sessions’ story, David climbs the water shaft with his men to attack the city. This climbing David craft uses a loop of string or ribbon to raise our David up the water shaft!

David's city climbing craft setup

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, and some paper glue.

David's city climbing craft cut out

Cut out the shape.

David's city climbing craft fold

Fold the two sides behind the image to create a funnel shape.

David's city climbing craft glue

Either glue or tape the two sides together to form a flat tube.

Thread a loop of ribbon or string through your funnel, so the looped end is at the narrow end of the tube.

David's city climbing craft

Hook the loop around something firm and pull alternating sides to have David climb.
(Or, pull the two strings apart to see David move quickly!)

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Goliath craft 3

This is the third craft for Goliath on-site, it captures the hands of David as he prepares to face the giant. The other two crafts are both quite involved and so this is your simple print and go option for younger kids or if you are in a rush.

Goliath craft 3 setup

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, and some foam spacers (or small pieces of card and glue).

Goliath craft 3 cut

Cut out all the pieces. You can do this roughly or exactly, as you can see, I’ve grouped the pebbles.

Goliath craft 3 spacers

The pieces are added to the background using foam spacers. This gives it depth, though it can be excluded if you wish.

Goliath craft 3 position

Use the shadows to place the pieces. The pebbles go on top of the hands.

Goliath craft 3 final

Your creation is done.
Extension ideas:
— Add colour to the words.
— Glue some rope or lace to the sling strings.
— Use a hole punch and some string to hang it up.
— Make a border from thick card.

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David Anointed Craft

Samuel was faced with a choice, 7 young men, any of whom could have made great kings, but God said no repeatedly. This spinner is a simple reminder that the choice was God’s and that we can’t judge by what we see.

David Anointed Craft setup

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, a split pin (brad), craft knife and scissors. (optional: awl or sharp pencil for making the hole)

David Anointed Craft window

Start by removing the small grey window. If you have younger participants, this can be done in advance.

David Anointed Craft cut

Add any extra colour you wish, then cut out both circles, leaving the turning tabs in place.

David Anointed Craft attach

Fix together with a split pin (brad) through the black circle and question mark dot. (Samuel’s piece goes on top!)

David Anointed Craft final

Spin to find out who God chooses.

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King Saul's crown craft

There is something that draws you into pictures that pop, and this picture with its 3D crown really does just that. Saul’s head and a crown, both plain enough to let your budding artists go to town.

King Saul's crown craft setup

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, a glue stick and scissors. I’ve also listed coloured pens, though any decorative materials would work, from crayons, to stamps, to sequins.

King Saul's crown craft cut

Decorate first, those letters are deliberately empty on the template and the crown could use some jazzing up! Then cut out the crown and the head by following the dotted line.

King Saul's crown craft fold

Concertina fold the crown along the dotted lines.
TIP: If you are in a rush, fold every other line!

King Saul's crown craft assemble

Glue the crown into place, angling the ends slightly so it curves.
Talk about how he might feel being the first King of Israel?

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Nicodemus spinning scene craft

This craft is another alternative to the traditional butterfly idea that often accompanies this lesson. It looks at the life of Nicodemus, as displayed in John’s Gospel. The composition is simple for this craft, though the cutting is not too forgiving and if you have younger children you may want to pre-cut in part.

This style of craft is also available for the story of the woman at the well and the events of Easter.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft setup

You will also need the 2-page template, a glue stick, and scissors. You may want a sheet of card or paper plate to secure the base. The printout contains condensed instructions and illustrations to help you.

It is recommended you print in greyscale if you cannot print in colour.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft characters

Cut around all the shapes, and fold the supporting tabs. You may want to leave a border for the characters as they can be fiddly – alternatively print on plastic or acetate. As you can see, the tabs don’t need to be flush with the end of the characters.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft tabs

The tabs for the backdrops go in opposite directions, the middle ones fold backwards and the edge ones forward. These tabs support the structure and, though only one set is needed, both make it sturdy.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft backdrop

Start by making the standing structure. Add glue to the end of the backdrops (above the end tabs) and glue them together.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft base

Apply glue to the supporting tabs and, using the preprinted lines as a rough guide, stick the backdrops in place. It is easier to stick the outside tabs first. Use a pen or scissors handle to smooth down and secure the central tabs.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft construct

Taking each character, or object, make sure the tab is folded cleanly and apply glue.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft nighttime

The pebbles accompany the nighttime image.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft tomb

The tombstone and grass go with the tomb picture.

Nicodemus spinning scene craft temple

The extra people go inside the temple.

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