Creating a snowy penguin slide for your staircase can be a fun and festive way to decorate your home during the holiday season. Here’s how you can make one:
Materials You’ll Need:
- Large cardboard sheets or foam boards
- Craft knife or scissors
- White and black paint
- Paintbrushes
- Double-sided tape or adhesive putty
- Cotton batting or faux snow
- Staircase banister or handrail
- Optional: Small stuffed penguin toys or penguin figurines
photo credit HERE
Steps:
- Design Your Penguins:
- Sketch out penguin shapes on the cardboard sheets or foam boards. Create a larger penguin for the base and smaller ones for the “slide.”
- Cut out the penguin shapes using a craft knife or scissors.
- Paint the Penguins:
- Paint the larger penguin white and the smaller ones black.
- Add details like eyes, beaks, and wings with black and white paint.
- Let the paint dry completely.
- Attach the Penguins to the Staircase:
- Use double-sided tape or adhesive putty to attach the large white penguin to the bottom of your staircase, facing downward as if it’s sliding.
- Place the smaller black penguins on the staircase, following the path of the slide.
- Create a Snowy Effect:
- Add cotton batting or faux snow around the penguins to create the appearance of a snowy slide.
- Ensure the “snow” extends along the staircase, making it look like a snowy hill.
- Optional Penguin Figurines:
- If you have small stuffed penguin toys or penguin figurines, place them strategically along the slide to add extra charm.
- Photography Opportunity:
- Once your penguin slide is in place, capture the festive and playful scene using your photography skills. Experiment with different angles and lighting to get the best shots.
- Safety Note:
- Ensure that the penguin slide does not obstruct the staircase or create a tripping hazard. Safety should always be a priority.
You can find bellow some ideas for your snowy penguin slide.
find the penguins HERE
photo credit HERE
This snowy penguin slide will add a touch of holiday whimsy to your staircase, capturing the joy of the season.