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Doves are a type of pigeon that if white, is typically associated with love and peace. Doves also appear in Judaism, Christianity, and other religions as well. Doves and the olive branch often go hand in hand as a sign of peace and pacifism. They also are very loyal to eachother and even raise their young together. Because they nest near humans, and they eat seeds out of human hands, people have come to see them as a peaceful, loving bird. If you want to use a dove in your crafts project, then some of the ideas and activities listed below might be inspirational for you. Happy crafting!
To make this craft, you will need 1 large picture of a bird, paste, scissors, 1 piece of heavy paper or card stock the size of the bird, 1 piece of string 18" long, 1 spool, paper punch, and 2 gummed reinforcements (they type kids place on ripped loose leaf paper holes.) Now mount bird on heavy paper then cut it out. Tie one end of an 18" string to a spool and other end of string to a hole punched in bird picture. (Use a gummed reinforcement over hole to keep string from tearing paper.) You may "fly" the dove bird by holding on to spool and swinging
Slightly complex, due to the folds in the neck and tail, this smart little pigeon is a Japanese design. First of all print out the following paper pigeon template. Then fold along the line in the middle of the page. Then cut out the pigeon. You make color it with markers, colored pencils, or crayons, or you may leave the pigeon black and white. Then you need to fold on the dotted lines along the neck and tail. Folding the cut-outs in this way gives you the chance of getting away from the straight line of the backbone, and giving more character to your models. Such folds are much used by the Japanese experts. I hope your pigeon turns out great! Have fun!
Origami Dove Instructions - In celebration of peace, how about making an origami dove.
Bark
Paintings -
You can celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making a Mexican bark painting of your own.
Bible
School Dove Crafts -
Here are a few dove crafts that kids can make at Bible school.
Bird
of Peace - Use recycled materials and Crayola products to create a Dove which is widely known to represent peace.
Coffee Filters Dove Christmas Craft for Children - Find out how to create a dove using coffee filters.
Doily
Dove Decoration Making Instructions -
Learn how to make this beautiful dove decoration from doilies.
Dove
(Bird) Name Tags -
This is a fun and simple craft kids can do at Sunday School to get to know each other.
Dove
of Peace -
Find out how you can make this amazing mosaic art of the Dove of Peace.
Dove
Of Peace Craft - Make this Dove of Peace craft using a white card, white paper, thread, glue and a gold pen.
Dove
TP Roll Craft - Learn how you can recycle a toilet paper roll to make a beautiful dove.
Easter
Dove - To make a beautiful Easter Dove you need eggs, egg dye, orange paper and a few other supplies.
Flying
Dove Paper Craft -
Make a flying dove from inexpensive materials and use them to make a mobile.
Free
Pattern for Felt Bird Christmas Decorations -
Make these beautiful dove ornaments for your Christmas tree.
Glittered
Paper Cutout Ornaments -
Martha Stewart shows you how to make a glittered paper cutout Christmas ornaments such as Doves.
Handprint
Dove - Use your hand print, heavyweight white paper, scissors and glue to create a Dove craft.
Handprint
Dove (Bird) - Children can make a simple Dove using their handprint.
Handprint
Dove Craft -
Here is a fun and simple Dove craft for children of all ages.
Hand
Print Doves- Follow these simple instructions to make a Dove using your hand print.
Handprint
- Dove (Unity) Wreath -
Find out how kids can make this Handprint Dove Wreath with their friends.
Origami
Dove -
This is a video tutorial on how to fold a Dove using only a piece of paper.
Paper
Bag Dove Craft - Make a Dove from a paper lunch bag, white paper, a printer, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Paper
Dove -
This video tutorial shows you how to make a Dove from a paper plate and two plastic spoons.
Paper
Peace Doves - To make these paper Pease Doves you will need scissors, white paper and a black marker.
Peace
Dove - Find out how you can make a Dove out of a piece of paper by following these instructions.
Peace
Dove Ornament -
Learn how to make this peace Dove Christmas ornament.
Peaceful
Dove Craft - Make a peaceful Dove using cotton balls, construction paper and a few other supplies.
Peace
on Earth Handprint Craft -
Follow these instructions to make this Peace on Earth craft using your handprint.
Ribbon
Peace Doves - Make these ribbon peace Doves with your children using the right color ribbon that means something to your family.
Styrofoam
Pins and Magnets - Find out how you can make Dove pins and magnets from of Styrofoam.
Valentine's
Day Craft -
Learn how to make this special Dove for Valentine's Day.
Winter
Lights and peace dove ornament -
Learn how to make this peaceful Dove Christmas ornament.