This set of St. Patrick's Day themed push pin poke art pictures provides children of ALL AGES hours of pokey time fun! It will also help develop important skills needed for writing. Fine motor skills, focus & concentration, and pencil grasp are all subtly taught when working on pin punching activities.
Sometimes called pin prick pictures, these were historically used in the 17th and 18th centuries as a way for girls to pass the time. The designs were created on watercolor paper and embellished with watercolor paint for effect. You can use this activity as a supplement when studying the Victorian Era!
Happy Hive Homeschooling poke art patterns come in BOTH black and white and color for stunning effects.
HERE IS WHAT YOU GET IN PIN POKING PATTERNS - ST. PATRICK'S DAY
10 - Color and Black & White patterns to print at home, or to be sent to a professional printer
Leprechaun Hat - Top O The Morning
Horseshoe and Shamrocks - Lucky
Girl in Leprechaun Hat
Leprechaun
4 leaf clover - Make A Wish
Boquet of Shamrocks - Happy St. Patrick's Day
Rainbow into a pot of gold - You're my Pot of Gold
Large Pot of gold/ rainbow
Rainbow
Gnome
Directions for use include using the patterns with paint or sewing with the patterns. Sewing with these patterns is a fantastic activity for your older children.
I have included is a link to a short instructional video for the backstitch and a french knot. The pattern must be poked before it is sewn, so this takes some time to complete.
Just like throughout history, your children can use the pattern of their choice to create artwork by poking them then coloring them with crayons, colored pencils, or watercolors. The sky is the limit and this art activity is not limited to the smallest child.
Suggested poking tools include:
Jumbo Push Pins
Embroidery needles secured to pencils to make a "tool"
toothpicks
golf tees (although these can make large holes)
clay working tools
a long nail (also prone to larger holes)
straight pins secured to a pencil (make the smallest holes and can be STUNNING)
You can print and poke directly on cardstock, or you can double up and poke through two layers. However you decide to complete the project, it is best to have a soft surface behind your paper.
Suggested soft surfaces include:
Cork Board
Foam Mat
Cardboard (2 layers)
A folded towel
A large mouse pad
Use these patterns to ring in the New Year and then be sure to hang them in a window so you can get the full effect. Painted and sewn pictures can be framed and given as gifts or used as decorations for years to come.
Be sure to check out our other Push Pin Poke Art
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We hope this set of Pin Punching Patterns is helpful in developing fine motor skills and teaching basic embroidery in your Happy Hive!
- Christy, AKA Mrs. Crabtree, and the Happy Hive Homeschooling Team
NOTE: This is a DIGITAL PRODUCT, nothing will be shipped. You are responsible for printing items.