![Cardboard Tube Mermaid](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/crafts/4-in-1-national-crayon-day-crafts/_square/Cardboard-Tube-Mermaid-Lead-image.jpg)
Supplies:
- Crayola Oil Pastels
- Crayola Scissors
- Cardstock
- Paper Clip
- Hole Punch
- String
CIY Staff Tips:
When colouring in Step 1, experiment with different colour combinations of oil pastels!When using the paper clip, try different patterns like zig zags, squiggles, or polka dots.
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Scratch-Art-Ornaments-Step-1.jpg)
Fully colour a piece of white cardstock with oil pastels.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Scratch-Art-Ornaments-Step-2.jpg)
Add a layer of black oil pastel over the fully coloured cardstock.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Scratch-Art-Ornaments-Step-3.jpg)
Use the rounded end of a paper clip to scratch a design in the black layer to reveal the colour underneath.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Scratch-Art-Ornaments-Step-4.jpg)
Cut out circles with scissors to create the ornaments.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Scratch-Art-Ornaments-Step-5.jpg)
Punch a hole near the top of the ornaments.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Scratch-Art-Ornaments-Step-6.jpg)
Tie a festive string through the hole.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Scratch-Art-Ornaments-Step-7.jpg)
Hang on your tree or around the house!