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A Landscape That Can Change Its Mind

Arrange three loose paper shapes into a world you can rearrange.

Three loose paper shapes form a landscape on cream paper: a lavender mountain, teal hill, and coral sun. Scissors and paper scraps sit beside it on a wooden table.

Time: 5–15 minutes

Skip the glue. This landscape is allowed to become something else, using scraps you already have.

What you need

Try this idea

  1. Tear three large shapes from scrap paper. Uneven edges can become coastlines or mountains.
  2. Overlap them on a clear surface to make an island or mountain scene.
  3. Move just one piece to turn it into an impossible place. Pick an arrangement to enjoy before putting the scraps away.

A smaller version

Use two scraps without tearing them.

A good place to stop

One arrangement that catches your eye is enough.

Make it work for you

Use existing pieces if tearing is uncomfortable. Slide large pieces with the side of your hand.

Another way in

Arrange the shapes as a creature instead of a landscape.

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