Cardboard art

• 5th Grade Art

Guess what materials were used to make these?

if you guessed cardboard,

you are right.

In fact, there is an artist who only uses cardboard and glue to make his art.

Chris Gilmour is his name.

Click on the following link and take a look at some of his projects for inspiration.

www.chrisgilmour.com

The following are examples

from other artists.

Wow!

Now it is your turn.

Think of some thing that you are really thankful for right now.

It can be your phone, your pet, a toy, books, your house, your family or even toilet paper.

Materials you will need are:

- cardboards (cereal boxes, shoeboxes, and Amazon boxes are great sources),

-scissors

-glue or tape.

Then cut and add cardboard pieces together to create the thing you are thankful for.

Using the techniques shown here will make it easier to glue or tape the cardboard pieces together.  Have fun!

When you are all done,

take a photo and email it to your tiger den teacher.