23 Mar How to Create a Paper Sloyd Whisk-Broom Holder

Our project today is a decorative paper sloyd whisk-broom holder. It is intended to hang on the wall, holding your whisk-broom. It is the 7th model from the 3rd year from the book Paper Sloyd for Primary Grades by Ednah Anne Rich. The project is divided into two parts, the back of the holder and the pocket. Make sure you have enough paper for both! We found that a thick piece of 12″ x 12″ scrapbook paper was the perfect size. If you don’t have a 12″ x 12″ piece, you could always use Bristol board, or two pieces of 8½” x 11″ quality paper.

We particularly enjoyed the use of the compass in this project, as it added such nice decorative aspects to the final piece.

Gather your materials below, and join us as we create this paper sloyd whisk-broom holder! We will walk you through every step in our video below.

Materials Needed

• The book, Paper Sloyd for Primary Grades by Ednah Anne Rich
• A compass
• A hole punch
• An Exacto knife
• A pencil
• A ruler
• Glue
• Quality paper that is ideally 12″ x 12″. You could also use 2 pieces of 8½” x 11″..
• A cutting mat

Happy Handicrafts Video: How to Create a Paper Sloyd Whisk-Broom Holder

Now, once again, we found that we had no use for a paper sloyd whisk-broom holder, as we do not own a whisk-broom. So we brainstormed ways that we could use it, and decided to use it as a flower holder in our schoolroom.

Truth be told, it doesn’t hang very well, but it could be a personal touch when giving someone flowers. You could even include a written message on the pocket.

What will you use yours for? Do you have any great ideas? Tell us about them in the comments.

If you’ve just found us, and have an interest in paper sloyd for your homeschool, I want you to know that you’ve come to the right place. We’ve done the research, we’ve done the practice, and we are here to share it all with you. A good place to start is to read What is Sloyd? And Why is it a Valuable Tool in Homeschool Education? You can then work through each model from the book Paper Sloyd for Primary Grades. This is the book we’ve been using, and we have found that it is a great guide.

The most important part of this is to enjoy the process. If it gets stressful or frustrating, slow down, step back, and get some practice in. I’m confident that with some practice, you will find this a valuable part of your homeschool.