The moon is a powerful force, able to command tides, impact moods, and light the way of travelers. A crescent moon, in particular, is a beautiful sight to see in the sky – and we will help you create your very own in just a few steps.
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Step-By-Step Images and Instructions
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Start with a pencil, and draw a large crescent moon shape in the center of your page.
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Use a ruler to draw a sharp “A” shape to the right of the crescent moon.
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Add lines to the bottom to turn this into a star.
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Add another star to the right of the first…
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And then a third smaller one to the left.
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Now, add stars all across the page…
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And then use a black pen to go over the outlines you have drawn.
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Use an eraser to remove any outstanding pencil marks.
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Grab a yellow pen, and shade the crescent moon…
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And then use a blue pen to shade a few of the stars.
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Shade the remaining stars with a light gray pen.
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Now, use a blue pen to go over the outline of the stars and the moon…
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And then shade the background with a dark blue pen.
And just like that, you have your very own crescent moon surrounded by beautiful stars – what could be more beautiful?