Turn Your Staircase into a Snowy Penguin Slide

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

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Steps:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Optional Penguin Figurines:
    • If you have small stuffed penguin toys or penguin figurines, place them strategically along the slide to add extra charm.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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