Brown Sack Driftwood

This was probably the least intensive and least inexpensive craft, but the look (if done well) resembled a miniature old, decrepit "bonsai".  The explanation with the pictures was well done on http://pikadillycharm.blogspot.com/2011/11/paper-bag-fall-tree.html.  You'll have no problem; on the other hand, the kids may have problems in twisting what seems to be endless "branches".

Some of these really look like driftwood.  In fact, our class for this school year repeated this craft and they are still on the ledge that needs a ladder to get to.

What do you think of this craft? Do you think painting them in some sections with black paint would lend a more authentic look to them? Perhaps for an older group of kids to experiment with?

And oh... don't pay attention to the background.  That's for a future blog.  We used to crowd all of our crafts on top of the cubbies and around the bulletin board.

Supplies:
1. paper bags
2. pencils
3. rulers
4. scissors

Directions:
1. from opening of bag, draw vertical lines .5" apart to the first fold on the paper bag
2. have kids cut down the vertical lines to the first fold on bag
3. open bag and stand it up
4. holding the bottom of bag with one hand, twist all the vertical strips in one direction making the     trunk
5. twist each individual "branch", this the kids balked at; it seemed there were too many branches to twist (they had between 16-18 to do)

Duration:
Only one day is needed