As we delve deeper into the world of history, it becomes increasingly clear just how important coats of arms were to the nobility of old Europe. These designs represented the noble houses and families of the time, often accompanied by intricate crests and symbols that hinted at the wearer’s noble ancestry. Thankfully, we don’t have to go back in time to appreciate these fascinating designs - with this printable coat of arms worksheet, we can create our own unique design that represents us and our own family!
Creating Our Own Coat of Arms
Before we get started on our own design, let’s take a closer look at what goes into a coat of arms. At the very top of the design, we typically find the crest - a decorative piece that sits atop the shield and represents the noble house or family. Next, we have the shield itself, which is typically filled with different colors, patterns, symbols, or a combination of all three.
Now, let’s start brainstorming what we want our own coat of arms to look like. Who are we? What is important to us? These questions will guide us on our journey to creating a personalized coat of arms. We may choose to include symbols that represent our hobbies, like a paintbrush or a soccer ball. We may also want to incorporate symbols that highlight our family’s history, like a certain animal that played an important role in our ancestors’ daily lives.
Designing Our Coat of Arms
Once we have an idea of what we want to include in our coat of arms, we can start sketching different designs. We may draw inspiration from existing coat of arms designs, or we may want to create something entirely new and unique that speaks to our personal journey.
Next, we can think about the color scheme for our coat of arms. Different colors can convey different meanings - for example, blue may represent loyalty or truth, while red may represent courage or power. We may also want to choose a pattern to fill our shield with - maybe a checkered pattern that references our family’s heritage or a floral pattern that represents the beauty in nature that we admire.
Bringing Our Coat of Arms to Life
After we have our design sketched out and our color scheme decided on, it’s time to bring our coat of arms to life! We may choose to create a digital version of our design using a program like Adobe Illustrator, or we may want to create a physical version using paint and canvas or even pottery.
Once our coat of arms is complete, we can proudly display it for all to see. Whether it’s on a family crest or a piece of jewelry, our coat of arms is a representation of who we are and the values that we hold dear.
Conclusion
The history behind coats of arms is fascinating, and creating our own personalized version is a way to connect with our own heritage and the values we hold dear. With this printable coat of arms worksheet, we have the opportunity to design a unique and beautiful symbol that represents us and our family. Let’s get started!
