Crafting Joseph's Colorful Coat

There are many ways to make a Joseph's Coat of Many Colors craft with your kids. The craft is a fun way to inspire creativity and teach children about the Bible. You can use various materials, such as paper, tissue paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, or paint, to create a colourful coat that represents Joseph's coat from the Bible story. Some crafts involve cutting and sticking, while others involve weaving or tying. You can also add a scripture verse from the story of Joseph to help with memorisation.

Using tissue paper

Joseph's coat of many colors is a fun craft for kids that can be made using tissue paper. This craft idea is inspired by the Bible story of Joseph and his colorful coat. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make it:

Materials:

• Colored tissue paper (cut into small squares or strips)
• White cardstock or construction paper
• White glue or Modge Podge
• Sponge brush or paintbrush
• Scissors

Instructions:

• Cut up several colors of tissue paper into small pieces or strips.
• Draw an outline of Joseph's coat on a piece of cardstock.
• Flip the cardstock over and use the sponge brush to spread a thin layer of glue in small sections at a time.
• Layer the tissue paper pieces over the glue. Brush with more glue if needed.
• Continue adding tissue paper and glue until the majority of the cardstock is covered.
• Let the glue dry completely.
• Finally, carefully cut out the coat outline.

You can also encourage your child to make patterns, lay colors on top of each other, or create a random design with the tissue paper. This craft is a great way to spark creativity and teach your child about the Bible story of Joseph at the same time!

Additionally, if you want to add an interactive element, you can include wiggly eyes and cutouts of hands and feet for Joseph, as well as a ribbon to hang the craft.

Using yarn

Materials:

• Yarn scraps in different colours
• Paper
• Card stock or construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors

Instructions:

• Fold a piece of paper in half. Draw half of a coat that is 1 1/2 by 5 inches. The sleeve should be 1 inch wide by 3 1/4 inches long.
• Cut out the pattern. Place it on card stock and draw around it, then cut out the card stock.
• Cut pieces of yarn for the body of the coat. The pieces should be approximately 5 inches long.
• Start at the centre and glue the yarn pieces to the front of the coat. Continue adding yarn to cover the front.
• Cut yarn pieces for the sleeves, about 2 inches long. Glue them to the sleeves and let the glue dry.
• When the glue is dry, trim off any excess yarn.

You can also add other decorative elements to the coat, such as glitter, paint, or pipe cleaners. This craft is a creative way to engage kids with the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours from the Bible.

Using pipe cleaners

To make Joseph's Coat of Many Colors with pipe cleaners, start by cutting a 5 by 4-inch "T" shape from a paper plate or card stock. Each of the arms of the "T" should be 1 by 2 inches. This will serve as the base for your coat.

Next, you'll need an assortment of colourful pipe cleaners. Cut the pipe cleaners to a length of 6 inches each. Take one pipe cleaner and place it on the coat cutout. Bend the ends of the pipe cleaner over the top and bottom edges of the coat to secure it in place. Continue adding pipe cleaners in different colours until the entire coat is covered. It's easier to keep the coat on a flat surface while you work. Press down occasionally to ensure the card stock stays flat.

Once the front of the coat is covered, turn it over and add a strip of tape to the top and bottom to secure the pipe cleaners. Now, it's time to move on to the sleeve. Wrap a pipe cleaner around the sleeve, and continue adding pipe cleaners until the sleeve is completely covered, just like you did for the body of the coat.

Feel free to add additional decorations or embellishments to your coat, such as yarn scraps, tissue paper, or markers, to make it even more colourful and unique.

Using markers

There are several ways to make Joseph's coat of many colours using markers. Here are some ideas:

Using Printable Templates

Print out a template of Joseph's coat, which can be found online. Colour the pieces and cut them out. Then, using the words from Genesis 37:3 as a clue, glue the colourful patches onto the coat. This activity is great for children who can read, but younger kids can also join in with some help from an adult.

Using Tissue Paper and Cardstock

Draw an outline of Joseph's coat on a piece of cardstock. Cut up several colours of tissue paper into small pieces or strips. Flip the cardstock over and spread a thin layer of glue in small sections at a time. Layer the tissue paper pieces over the glue and brush with more glue if needed. Repeat this process until most of the cardstock is covered. Finally, cut out the outline of the coat.

Using Yarn and Cardstock

For this craft, you will need yarn scraps in different colours, as well as black construction paper and card stock. First, fold a piece of paper in half and draw half of a coat that is 1 1/2 by 5 inches, with a 1-inch wide and 3 1/4 inch long sleeve. Cut out this pattern and place it on card stock. Draw around the pattern and cut it out. Cut pieces of yarn (about 5 inches for the body and 2 inches for the sleeves) and glue them to the front of the coat, adding more yarn until the front is covered. Let the glue dry, then trim off any excess yarn.

Using Coffee Filters and Markers

Place a coffee filter on a piece of white paper to avoid staining your table. Use markers to make dots, squiggly lines, or other designs on the coffee filter. Get the coffee filter wet enough that the markers run. Fold the filter in half and draw half of a coat shape. Cut out the shape and glue it to a piece of cardstock.

Using Construction Paper

This craft involves weaving "fabric" out of construction paper. You will need a background colour (such as yellow) and several strips of different coloured construction paper (such as green, brown, and red). First, fold the background piece in half and cut slits in it, spacing the lines about 1/2 inch apart. Then, weave the strips of coloured paper through the slits. Glue a piece of construction paper to the back of the woven piece. To make the coat, fold a piece of black paper in half and draw an angled line from the top to the cut side. Measure and draw additional lines to create the shape of the coat. Cut out the outline and glue it to the woven piece. Let the glue dry, then cut around the outside of the coat.

Using paint sticks

Materials:

• Colored paint sticks (assorted colors)
• Cardstock or construction paper
• White glue or Modge Podge
• Sponge brush or paintbrush
• Scissors

Instructions:

• Prepare your materials: Gather all the materials needed for the craft. You can use colored paint sticks in various colors, such as red, orange, blue, purple, and more. Cardstock is recommended for a stronger base, but construction paper can also be used. White glue or Modge Podge will help attach the paint sticks to the base. A sponge brush or paintbrush will make it easier to apply the glue.
• Cut the paint sticks: Cut the colored paint sticks into small pieces or strips. You can cut them into different lengths to create a varied pattern.
• Draw the coat outline: On a piece of cardstock or construction paper, draw an outline of Joseph's coat. You can make it as simple or detailed as you like.
• Apply glue: Flip the cardstock over and use the sponge brush or paintbrush to apply a thin layer of glue in small sections at a time.
• Attach the paint sticks: Place the cut paint stick pieces onto the glued areas, creating a colorful pattern. You can layer and overlap the pieces to add more color and texture.
• Add more glue if needed: If needed, brush over the paint sticks with a thin layer of glue to secure them in place and create a sealed finish.
• Let it dry: Allow the glue to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.
• Cut out the coat: Once the glue is dry, carefully cut out the coat outline, including the sleeves and any other details you added.
• Optional: Add tissue paper: For an even more colorful effect, you can follow the steps for using tissue paper. Cut up tissue paper into small pieces or strips and layer them over the glued areas, similar to the paint sticks.
• Finish and display: Your Joseph's Coat of Many Colors is now complete! You can add a scripture verse from the story of Joseph to the back of the coat, or hang it up as a colorful display.

This craft is a wonderful way to engage your kids in a Bible story while fostering their creativity and fine motor skills. They will love creating their own colorful interpretation of Joseph's coat!

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