Growing up we had a picture that had LOTS of woven palms tucked behind the top of the frame. And, now, I have two pictures in our home that has palms peeking over the top. The palms add beauty AND they remind us of a particular Sunday in our liturgical year -- Palm … [Read more...] about Learn How to Weave Palms Using Strips of Colored Paper
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Palm Weaving: The Beaver Tail Braid
The Beaver Tail Braid has a unique look! Be sure to press it until it is dry or it will not lie flat. (Note: If you are looking for other palm weavings, click … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: The Beaver Tail Braid
Palm Weaving: The Square Cone
The square cone palm weave is the one that we did when I was growing up. My mom had learned it from her mom and then she taught it to us. The square cone is a little tricky to get started and then it is very easy so don't give up if you struggle at the beginning. The … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: The Square Cone
Palm Weaving: The Folded Aura
The folded aura is a very simple palm weave. I have taught 3-year-old children how to do this weave. Once they figure out how to do it, they want to make lots of folded auras out of lots of different colors of paper! (Note: If you are looking for other palm weavings, click … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: The Folded Aura
Palm Weaving: 3-Strand Braid
The 3-strand braid is an easy way to weave palms. Children who know how to braid can easily do this weave. (Note: If you are looking for other palm weavings, click … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: 3-Strand Braid