Three Crosses Silhouette Craft

 "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." 1 Corinthians 13:12

        Many folks have included a craft similar to this one in their Bible craft lessons online. Mine uses acrylic paints instead of soft pastels. I also have cut one of two paper plates into a silhouette and have painted it black. However, some parents may find that it is easier to cut black construction paper instead.
       This craft is often made during Lent or Easter. Children often display it on a cupboard or at a table during the formal meal of Easter Sunday along with their died Easter eggs.

Finished three crosses silhouette craft.

Supply List:

• acrylic paints: black, white, lavender, pink, yellow orange
• two paper plates
• scissors
• tin foil or wax paper
• paint brushes
• stapler

Step-by-Step Instructions: 

1. Turn over the first paper plate and draw three simple crosses and a hill area on the back side of the paper plate.
2. Cut out the template of 3 crosses and paint this solid black. I covered my second paper plate with tin foil to keep it clean and painted the silhouette on top of this. The purpose of my method was to give the paper plate support while it dried, so that the painted silhouette wouldn't loose it's shape while drying.
3. Now paint the second plate using sunrise colors: orange, yellow, pink, and lavender on the front side of the plate. Let it dry.
4. Staple the two plates together so that there is a pocket space between the two. 
5. Slip an Easter dinner prayer inside the pocket to read at Easter dinner. (optional)
   

Left, the silhouette of three crosses drawn on the back side of one plate. Center, I used foil to protect my surfaces and keep things clean. Right, I painted the silhouette black.

Left, the painted silhouette of three crosses symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus along with two thieves, one repentant and the other a fool. Right, is the second paper plate shown just after it's paint has dried.

Left, a close up of the sunrise view of three crosses is actually traditionally practiced to honor the Easter Sunrise Services that take place all over the United States the Sunday after Good Friday. In the real history of crucifixion, Jesus' cross was taken down on Good Friday, shortly after his death. It is the tradition of believers to show Jesus' cross at the largest one in the center. Right, the two paper plates are stapled together.