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
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
Palm Weaving: The Leaf
I like the way the leaf palm weave looks. This weave is actually easier to do with palms than paper -- so learn how to do it with paper and then switch to palms. (Note: If you are looking for other palm weavings, click … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: The Leaf
Palm Weaving: Palm Cross
The Palm Cross is a fairly simple palm weaving. Be sure to press it when you are finished so it will lay flat. (Note: If you are looking for other palm weavings, click … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: Palm Cross
Palm Weaving: The Woven Cross – Part 1
I love the look of the Woven Cross! There are a lot of steps in making it but don't let that scare you -- you will repeat many of the steps 4 times as you make the four parts of the cross. I have divided this weave into four posts: making the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: The Woven Cross – Part 1
Palm Weaving: The Woven Cross – Part 2
This is part two of making the Woven Cross. In this post you will learn how to make the top of the cross and how to put the top and bottom parts of the cross together. For part 1, click on the picture: (Note: If you are looking for other … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: The Woven Cross – Part 2
Palm Weaving: The Woven Cross – Part 3
This is part three of making the Woven Cross. In this post you will make the right arm of the cross. For parts 1 or 2, click on the picture: (Note: If you are looking for other palm weavings, click … [Read more...] about Palm Weaving: The Woven Cross – Part 3