Kwanzaa Placemat

This placemat made with the colors of Kwanzaa is perfect for decorating a holiday table, or for us in a centerpiece or display.

What You Will Need:

1. 3 rectangular sheets of 12-x9-inch construction paper one in red, one in green, and one in yellow.
2. Ruler
3. Pencil
4. Scissors
5. Glue
6. Laminating paper
7. One 12x12 piece black cardstock

Directions:

1. Fold black cardstock in half.

2. Use ruler to mark along the fold every inch. Do the same on the opposite edge. Then draw lines joining the opposite pencil marks.

3. Cut through folded paper along the pencil lines from the fold to about 1 inch from the unfolded edges.

4. Unfold the sheet and set aside.

5. Cut lengths of other sheets into 1-inch-wide strips that are 12 inches long.

6. Weave strips through black paper. Using alternate colors, for example red, green, yellow, repeat.

7. Secure ends of strips with glue.

8. Use the laminate to cover the paper placemat. This will give the placemat longer use at the table and prevent it from being ruined if anything is spilled.