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Paper Cup Chick Basket

Craft a cute paper cup chick basket to hold Easter
goodies.

Materials
Small paper cup (5 to 9 oz.)
Yellow acrylic paint or tempera paint
Yellow cardstock or construction paper
Orange craft foam or construction paper
Pipe cleaner or ribbon
Wiggle eyes
White glue
Scissors
Paint brush
Hole punch
Steps

1.
Paint a small paper cup with yellow acrylic or
tempera paint. Acrylic paint is best for painting
glossy paper cups.


2.
Glue on a pair of wiggle eyes.

*You may print out this chick template set that
already includes the eyes, beak, feet, and
wings. Glue the the template pieces onto the
paper cup following Steps 2,3,5, and 7.
Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New
Roman, 12 pt
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3.
Cut two small triangles from orange craft foam
or construction paper. Glue them on as the
beak. You can either glue them flat onto the
paper cup or glue the base of each triangle at
an angle (as shown in photo) to create a three-
dimensional beak.

4.
Cut out a pair of feet out of orange craft foam
or construction paper. Each foot looks like a
letter "W" without the cut-away at the bottom.

5. Glue the feet at the bottom of the cup.

6.
Cut out a pair of wings out of yellow
construction paper.

7. Glue the wings onto the sides of the paper cup.

8.
Punch a hole above each wing, close to the
cup's mouth. Attach each end of a pipe cleaner
or ribbon onto a hole to create a handle.

9.
Fill your adorable chick basket with goodies,
small flowers, or even an Easter egg.

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Leaf Prints Tree

Make a beautiful paper tree decorated with leaves made
with leaf prints.


Materials
Real leaves
Sketch paper
Craft paper or brown construction paper
Any water-based paint
Paint brushes
Glue
Scissors
Steps

1.
Collect some small to medium-sized
leaves.

2.
Draw and cut out a tree trunk on brown
craft paper or construction paper.

Approximate the size of the trunk with
the leaves you collected.
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3.
If you're using craft paper, gently crumple
the tree trunk into a ball. If you're using
construction paper, it will be too stiff to
be crumpled up, so skip this step and
proceed to Step 7.

4.
Gently open up the crumpled tree trunk.
Straighten it out on your table.

5.
Dip the tip of a dry paint brush onto
undiluted brown paint. Run the paint
brush across a portion of the tree trunk.
The crumpled surface will absorb the
paint unevenly, giving it the appearance
of a tree bark.

6.
Paint on the entire tree trunk and glue it
onto a sheet of background paper.

7.
Prepare paint on your palette. Most leaves
are green but some come in other colors
as well. During autumn, some leaves turn
into shades of red, yellow, orange and
brown.

8.
Position a leaf on the table with its bottom
side facing up.

9. Paint the entire surface of the leaf.
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10.
Press the painted leaf on one of the tree
branches.

11.
Remove the leaf to reveal a colored leaf
print.

12.
Continue making leaf prints around the
branches. Once you've filled the entire
tree with leaf prints, set the picture aside
to dry.
More Ideas

Make an autumn tree with red, yellow and orange
leaf prints.

Instead of making a paper tree trunk, trace the
outline of your forearm onto the background paper
and color inside the outline with brown crayon.

Create a magical tree by making gold and silver
leaf prints and painting the tree trunk gold.




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Seed Mosaic Napkin Rings
Make a seed mosaic around toilet paper tubes to create
these earthy and charming napkin rings that are perfect
for a Thanksgiving or garden table setting.


Materials
A variety of seeds, beans and spices
Toilet paper tubes
White glue or tacky glue
Craft knife
Poster paint or acrylic paint
Paint brush
Steps

1.
Cut a toilet paper tube into three sections,
with each section about 1.5 inches wide.

2.
Each paper tube section will be the base for
your napkin ring. Paint each one with a
background color.
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3.
Prepare various seeds, grains, beans and
spices.

4.
Apply a thick layer of white glue or tacky
glue on a small area of the napkin ring base.
Tacky glue is a thicker variety of white glue
and bonds things quicker than white glue.

5. Sprinkle seeds onto the glue.

6.
Work on a section at a time. If you're using
white glue, you may need to let each section
set before moving on to the next. Tacky
glue will bond the seeds more readily.

7.
Continue until you have covered the entire
surface of the napkin ring. Here are some
notes and ideas for your mosaic design:

a.) Doing simple geometric designs like
stripes or triangles are the most doable for
younger kids because it allows them to just
sprinkle on the seeds.


b.) An even more spontaneous option would
be to have kids mix 2 or more types of seeds
on a tray. After applying a thick layer of
glue on the napkin ring, let them sprinkle,
spoon on some seeds or roll the napkin ring
onto the trayful of seeds.
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c.) Try out a more intricate design by
carefully lining up the seeds rather than
sprinkling them onto the napkin ring.

The design on this napkin ring is a
combination of both. The edges and the
middle section were lined with seeds and
the remaining areas were sprinkled over
with grains.


d.) You don't always have to do a full
mosaic. The background can be a charming
and integral part of your design.

8.
Allow your finished napkin rings to dry
completely.

9.
If you're concerned about the seeds coming
off, you can seal in the seeds by covering
the surface of the napkin ring with a thick
layer of white glue. Squeeze on a glob of
glue and spread it with a paint brush,
covering even the spaces between the seeds.

10.
White glue and tacky glue will dry clear.
These beautiful seed mosaic napkin rings
are perfect for a Thanksgiving or garden
table setting.







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Seed Mosaic
Seeds come in all sorts of interesting shapes, colors, sizes
and smells. Create a marvelous mosaic with these
wonderful gifts from nature.


Materials
Seeds (beans, rice, sunflower seeds,
nut shells, etc.)
Clear liquid glue or white glue
Posterboard
Small spoon
Steps

1.
Collect seeds of all sorts of shapes, sizes
and color. Rice, beans, bird seed, corn
kernels, and sunflower seeds are examples
of seeds that you can use.

2.
Cut posterboard or any sturdy paper board
into the desired size.

3.
Think about a design for your mosaic and
make a sketch on the board.
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4.
Squeeze some glue on one portion of the
image.

5. Put seeds on the glue.

6.
Work on an area at a time. You may use a
spoon to transfer the smaller seeds onto the
glue.

7.
Continue until you've covered the entire
image with seeds. Allow the glue to dry
completely before using your mosaic.
More Ideas

Line the edges of your mosaic with seeds to create a
framed composition.

You can also make some animal or character mosaic
like this rooster. Try and think of some interesting
subjects and have fun building it with seeds.
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Woven Clay Basket

Weave strips of self-hardening clay around a mold to
make these crafty baskets.

Materials
Self-hardening clay (e.g. Crayola Model Magic)
Bowl, cup or wide-mouthed jar
Petroleum jelly
Plastic knife
Scissors
Steps

1.
Choose a small or medium-sized wide-mouthed
container for your mold (e.g. bowl, cup, wide-
mouthed jar, food canister). Grease the outside of
the mold with petroleum jelly.

2.
Position the mold bottom side up. Plan the color
scheme for your basket. You can use a single color
for the entire basket or choose your favorite color
combinations. This may be a good opportunity to
apply color theories and color families.

Roll self-hardening clay into a thin sausage shape
piece that can span the diameter of your mold.
Position this piece at the center section of your
mold.

3.
Make another sausage shape and position it at right
angles with the first piece.
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4.
Continue making more sausage shape pieces and
positioning them in evenly-spaced intervals to
make the basket's frame. Typically you will need
about 6-10 sausage-shaped pieces to make a 12 to
20-spoked frame. My frame has 8 clay pieces
having 16 spokes. A smaller basket will need less
spokes while a larger one will require more.

5.
Press gently on the center area of the frame to fix
the clay spokes in place.

6.
Roll a different color of clay into a shorter sausage
shape and tuck one end under one of the frame
spokes, keeping it close to the center of the frame.
Press on the area where it joins the frame to fix it in
place.

7.
Weave this clay piece through the frame by lifting
up every other spoke as you position it in place.

8.
Tuck the free end of the woven clay piece under its
starting end to complete a circle. Press gently on
the areas where the woven piece intersects the
frame to fix the weave in place.

9.
Roll another piece of clay into a sausage shape
longer than the first and weave this through the
frame following steps 6 to 7. The only difference is
that where the first woven clay piece is positioned
on top of a spoke, the second clay piece is woven
beneath the same spoke, giving your basket an
alternating woven pattern.
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10.
Tuck the free end of the woven clay piece under its
starting end to complete the second circle.

11.
Continue weaving more layers around the frame.
You can stick with one color for all the woven
layers or opt for multiple colors, depending on your
intended effect. Also note that you'll need to use
increasingly longer clay pieces as you move from
one woven circle to the next. In case your clay
piece falls short of the required length, simply
lengthen by connecting another sausage shape and
continue weaving until you complete a woven
circle.




12.
Work patiently from one woven circle to the next
until you cover the entire surface of the mold or
until you reach the desired height for your basket
(in case you used a very tall mold).

* Self-hardening clay usually hardens quite quickly
so keep unused clay well-covered in plastic wrap or
in its original plastic packaging.

13.
Now that you're done weaving, carefully turn the
mold over, with its mouth facing up. Gently press
on the bottom of the mold to flatten the clay at the
base. This will allow your basket to balance nicely
on any flat surface.

14.
Allow your woven clay project to dry. This
normally takes between 1 to 2 days.

15.
Once the clay has set completely, carefully remove
your clay basket from its mold. If the basket does
not come off that easily, gently run a plastic knife
between the clay and the walls of the mold before
easing out the entire clay basket.
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16.
Trim the ends of the clay spokes that jut out of the
basket's mouth.

17.
Conceal the trimmed spokes of the frame by
wrapping the edges of the bowl with clay.

18.
If you prefer a basket without a handle, allow the
clay lining to set before using your basket.

19.
Create a handle by fastening the ends of a pipe
cleaner on either side of the clay basket after Step
16.

20.
Cover the basket's mouth with clay as illustrated in
Step 17. You may also wrap the pipe cleaner handle
in clay. Try coiling a long sausage-shaped piece of
clay around the handle as shown in the photo. A
more straightforward option is to cover the handle
entirely with clay just like you did with the basket's
mouth.
More Ideas









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Decoupage Keepsake Box

Decoupage is the art of decorating a surface with paper cut-outs. In this project, we will
embellish a plain box through decoupage to make a beautiful keepsake box - a great
handmade gift idea for Mother's Day, Father's Day or for a friend or loved one who is
moving away.


Materials
Papier mache gift box or
wooden box
Paper cut-outs
Decoupage medium (e.g. Mod Podge or Collage Pauge)
or diluted white glue (3 parts white glue to 1 part water)
Popsicle stick or brayer
Scissors
Paint brush or cotton swab
Damp cloth
Polyurethane varnish (Optional)
Steps

1.
Obtain a plain papier mache gift box or
wooden box.

2.
Find pictures that you'd like to decoupage
from magazines, gift wrap paper, calendars,
greeting cards, or you may purchase prints
specially made for decoupage. You can also
print out pictures from a laser printer (do not
use an inkjet printer, the ink will run once
you start decoupaging) or have the pictures
laser copied.
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3. Cut out the pictures.

4.
Arrange the pictures around your box just to
get an idea of how the finished project
would look like. There really are no rules on
how you position the pictures - you can
arrange them in an ordered manner, overlap
the pieces, or place the pictures randomly.
You can also decorate on the entire box or
focus on the lid or on a specific section.

5.
Apply diluted white glue (about 3 parts
white glue to 1 part water) or decoupage
medium (e.g. Mod Podge) as evenly as you
can at the back of a picture. You may find it
useful to spread the glue or decoupage
medium with a paint brush or cotton swab.

*If you prefer, you can apply white glue or
decoupage medium on the section of the
box where the picture will be placed.

6.
Carefully position the picture on the box.
Try to avoid crumpling or wrinkling the
picture as you lay it on the surface.

7.
Smoothen out the picture with your finger
or with a Popsicle stick or brayer. Be careful
not to scratch off the printed surface of your
picture.

8.
Use a damp cloth to wipe off any excess
glue or decoupage medium at the edges of
the picture.
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9.
Repeat Steps 5 to 8 to glue on the rest of
your pictures. Let the glue or decoupage
medium dry completely.

10.
Once dry, coat the entire surface of the box
with white glue or decoupage medium and
allow it to dry completely. Continue coating
with glue or decoupage medium until the
edges of your picture are smooth.
Remember to let each coat dry before
applying the next one. About 4 to 5 coatings
are sufficient but you can do up to 10 to 20
coats - it really depends on how meticulous
you are!

11.
A decoupage medium such as Mod Podge is
an all-in-one glue, sealer, and finish and
would keep your project protected from
moisture. However, if you used white glue,
you can waterproof your work with
polyurethane varnish (ask an adult to do this
for you).

When you're done, you can start filling up
your box with letters, tokens, pictures and
treasured items. You can keep the box for
yourself or give it as a gift for a friend or
loved one, especially someone who lives far
away who would cherish keeping your
letters, photos and good memories in this
very lovely box.
More Ideas

Add an extra-personal touch to your keepsake box by
thinking about the person you are giving the box to.
You can even decoupage a short written message or
cut out letters from a magazine to spell out a catchy
phrase.
Notice that besides focusing on images, you can use
cut-outs of prints and patterns or pictures of textures
(check out the denim print I cut out from a magazine
ad!). Overlap and layer them for a very interesting
effect.



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String Easter Egg
Create these unique Easter eggs by wrapping embroidery thread or
yarn around a balloon.

Materials
Cotton yarn, crochet thread or embroidery floss
Water balloons or oval balloons
Use any of these as paste: white glue, fabric stiffener (e.g. Stiffy),
liquid starch
Steps

1.
Inflate an oval balloon or a water balloon.
You can blow it up to just about the size of
an egg or make it as large as desired.

2.
Cut cotton yarn, crochet thread or
embroidery floss into 12 to 24-inch long
strands. You can go with 1 color or use
several colors of thread.

3.
You can use any of the materials below as
the paste (I went with the third option):
Fabric stiffener (e.g. Stiffy)
Liquid starch
White glue diluted slightly with water
(about 3 parts glue to 1 part water, or add
just enough water to achieve a workable
consistency)
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4.
Soak several strands of yarn or thread into
the paste.

5.
Take one strand, pulling it between your
thumb and forefinger to remove excess
paste.

6. Wrap the wet thread around the balloon.

7.
Continue doing Steps 5 and 6 with the rest
of the strands of thread. Wrap them in
various directions to create crisscrossing
patterns around the balloon.

8.
You can wrap the balloon with as much
thread as you like for a more covered or
solid look or use less thread for an egg with
lots of open spaces. Hang up the egg to dry.
It will take about 1 to 2 days to dry
completely.

9.
Once dry, use a pin to burst the balloon.
Carefully pull out the deflated balloon from
the egg.

10.
These colorful String Easter eggs will look
great inside a basket or large bowl. Fill
them with candy or Easter grass if you like.

You can also hang these lightweight eggs
from the branches of an Easter tree.
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Clay Tile Mosaic

Make tile chips out of self-hardening clay and use them to make
beautiful mosaic tile art.



Materials
Self-hardening clay (e.g. Crayola Air Dry Clay or Amaco Stonex
white clay)
Poster paint or acrylic paint
Paint brush
Plastic knife
Scissors
Rolling pin or tall bottle
Pencil
Paper
White glue
Decoupage medium (optional)
Steps

1.
Start off with a small chunk of white self-
hardening clay.

2.
Flatten the clay with a rolling pin or tall bottle.
Spread out the clay into a relatively uniform
thickness.

3. Leave the flattened clay to dry overnight.
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4.
The best time to cut the clay is actually when it is
almost dry but still slightly pliable. Cut the clay
into small triangles, rectangles, or irregular-
shaped pieces, very much similar to broken
ceramic tiles. Leave the clay tile chips to dry
completely.

5.
Plan the mosaic tile piece that you want to make,
including its size, shape, and design. For this
demo, I plan to make a round coaster-sized piece
with a heart design. It helps to draw the planned
size and shape on paper.

6.
Put the clay tile chips together in jigsaw puzzle
fashion to come up with the main shape for your
mosaic.

7.
Fill in more tiles inside the shape. If you can't
seem to fit the pieces perfectly, you can still trim
and cut the tiles into a more suitable size and
shape.

8.
You can mark the edges of the main shape by
drawing around it with a pencil. This will make it
easier to tell it apart from the background tiles.

9.
Fill the background with more tiles. Again, you
can trim or cut your tile chips if you can't find a
good fit.

10.
Paint the tile pieces. To ensure that you don't lose
your carefully laid out design, work at an area at a
time and put each painted piece back to its
original position.

11.
When you're done painting, set your work aside to
dry.
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12.
Once the painted tiles are dry, prepare the clay
base for your tile mosaic by flattening a chunk of
clay to a thickness of at least 1/3 of an inch. Use
your hands to mold it into the intended size and
shape. Or better yet, use the cup or mold in Step 5
(if you used any). Pat the sides of the clay to
smoothen the trimmed edges.

13.
Now start transferring the tiles one at a time onto
the clay base.

14.
After you have positioned all the tiles in place,
slightly press on each tile to bury it into the clay.
This pressure will slightly deform the clay so it
will be helpful to support the edges of the base as
you press on each tile.

15.
Allow the clay to set completely. This may take a
day or more, depending on the size of your work
and the relative humidity in your area.

16.
Once your clay mosaic has set completely, brush
over a thick layer of white glue or decoupage
medium (e.g. Mod Podge) on the tiles.

In contrast to white glue, decoupage medium will
waterproof your work. Apply it on all areas,
including the bottom surface of your mosaic.

17.
The white glue or decoupage medium will dry
clear and will give the tiles a glazed look and
brighter colors.
More Ideas

Younger kids can do a simpler version with this Mosaic Tile
Paper Weight craft.



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Mexican Tissue Paper Flowers
Making colorful paper flowers is a tradition in Mexico on Cinco de Mayo or the Day of the
Dead (Dia de los Muertos). Craft these cheerful flowers as part of a Mexican-themed
lesson or event, or make a bouquet to give as a gift or use as lovely room decoration.


Materials
Tissue Paper
Scissors
Pipe cleaner, twist ties or floral wire
Dowel or stick (optional)
Steps

1.
Cut 6 to 8 sheets of tissue paper to approximately 7
x11 inches. You can use a single color or different
colors of tissue paper.

*The more sheets you use, the fluffier your flower
will be.

2.
Pile the sheets together. Make a inch fold on one
short side of the rectangle. This will define the width
of the folds in the succeeding steps.

3.
Fold the paper accordion-style (back-and-forth
folding).

4. Trim off any excess paper after the last fold.

5. Round out both ends of the folded paper.
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6.
Tie a pipe cleaner around the center of the folded
paper.

7.
Spread open one side of the folded paper so that it
opens up like a fan.

8.
To create the flower petals, slowly separate each
layer of tissue toward the top center of the flower.

9.
Work your way one layer at a time until you've
separated all the layers on one side of the pipe
cleaner.

10. Next, open up the opposite side like a fan.

11.
Separate the tissue and bring it towards the center
one layer at a time, just as you did in Step 9.

12.
Once all the layers of tissue have been separated,
you'll see how pretty and fluffy your paper bloom is.

Wear the flower as a gorgeous hair accent by
twisting the pipe cleaner ends around a hair clip,
headband or hair elastic. It's perfect for a Spanish-
inspired attire or a springtime look!
You can also make it into a flower napkin ring by
twisting the pipe cleaner around a rolled napkin.

13.
If you wish to add a stem, coil the ends of the pipe
cleaner around a dowel or chopstick. Further wrap a
tape around the pipe cleaner to hold it in place.

Put several of these stemmed flowers in a vase or
basket for a lovely flower arrangement.
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Crepe Paper Rose

Make these easy crepe paper roses for Valentine's Day or
Mother's Day.

Materials
Crepe paper
Pipe cleaner
Scissors
Steps

1.
Cut crepe paper into 2-3 inch wide strips and at
least 15 inches long.

2.
Hold the crepe paper at the bottom of one end.
Gather the crepe paper an inch at a time towards
the center.

3.
Continue until you finish gathering the entire
length of the crepe paper.

4.
Wound one end of a green pipe cleaner several
times around the bottom of the flower.

5. Make several flowers to create a bouquet.
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Craft Stick Photo Frame

Make an easy picture frame out of craft sticks or popsicle sticks. Find lots of creative
ideas and tips to spice up this classic craft.

Materials
Craft sticks or Popsicle sticks
Cardboard
White glue or hot glue gun
Poster paint
Paint brush
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
Photo
Magnet or string (Optional)
Things to decorate your photo frame with: buttons, sequins, felt, craft foam, etc.
Steps

1.
The basic craft stick photo frame would need a
minimum of 4 craft sticks - one stick for each side of
the frame.


If you'd like to make the sides of the frame wider, put
two craft sticks together on each side.
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You can also go beyond the square frame and add
more craft sticks to come up with a unique design.
You may cut some craft sticks if you need shorter
pieces. Just make sure to ask for an adult's help when
cutting the wooden craft sticks.

2.
Once you have decided on your frame's final shape,
paint each craft stick with the color scheme that you
have in mind. You can use a single color for the entire
frame or color each craft stick differently for a multi-
colored frame.

*If it works better for you, you can do this painting
step after you have glued all the craft sticks together.

3.
When the paint has dried, glue the painted craft sticks
together with white glue or with a hot glue gun.

4.
Decorate your photo frame as you please. You may
paint patterns or little designs on it, glue on some
sequins, buttons, paper, fabric or felt cut-outs, or draw
some designs with puffy paint or glitter glue. Allow
the frame to dry completely.

5.
To make a backing board, trace the outer outline of
your frame onto cardboard.

6.
Draw a slightly smaller square inside the outer
outline. The idea is to make a backing board that is
slightly smaller than your craft stick frame.

7. Cut out the board along the inner outline.
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8. Glue this board at the back of your craft stick frame.

9.
Cut out your photo to a size that fits well on your
frame. Glue the photo at the center of your frame.

10.
Ways to use your awesome craft stick picture frame
include:
Use your picture frame as is. Position it on a table
with its back leaning against the wall.
As show on the photo, cut out a rectangular stand
from thick cardboard or corrugated board. Bend it on
one of its shorter edges to make a tab and glue this tab
at the back of your picture frame.
Make a magnetic photo frame by attaching 1 or 2
small magnets at the back of the frame using a hot
glue gun.
Hang your photo frame with a string. Cut out a length
of string and glue one end each at the top corner of the
frame.
More Ideas

Younger kids can have fun decorating their picture frames with large
and colorful materials such as buttons, pom-poms or felt/craft foam cut-
outs.

Use natural materials like dried flowers, twigs, seashells, or sand to
create a charming picture frame.

You may leave your picture frame unpainted if you plan to cover the
entire frame with decorative materials or if the wooden surface of the
craft sticks is intended to be part of your design.
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You don't always have to fill your entire frame with decorations. A
minimalist approach can sometimes be as charming and effective.

A craft stick photo frame would be an awesome gift for dad on Father's
day or for mom on Mother's day. Your mom or dad will love anything
you make yourself but you can make the frame extra special by
including things that they are passionate about such as a hobby or a
special interest (e.g. sports, food/cooking, coin collecting, etc.). Things
that your parent and you share or do together would surely make them
happy too. And don't forget the most important thing - a photo of you
and your parent at the center of your frame!

As mentioned in the above tutorial, you may go beyond the typical
square frame. I have constructed this frame into a house - a doggy
house that is! By painting and decorating it with felt cut-outs and pom-
poms, my frame is perfect for a portrait of a beloved pooch.


How about yours? Use your imagination and have fun!











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Pinecone Photo Holder

Total Time 1 hour Ages school-age
Using pinecones collected on a Thanksgiving nature walk (or bought at a craft store),
let the kids make a simple photo holder for a family snapshot taken during the gathering
-- and send everyone home with a craft that will preserve their memories of a wonderful
holiday.
What you'll need
Large pinecone
Photo or printout (or, if you don't have one yet, an index card)
Corrugated cardboard base
Twigs, acorns, and other natural treasures
Glue (we used Aleene's Original Tacky Glue)
How to make it

1. Start by inserting the photo, printout or index card
into the pinecone so that it stands up straight.

2. Set it on a corrugated cardboard base, arrange
twigs, acorns, and other natural treasures around it,
and fix everything in place with glue. Trim the
base as desired.


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Treasure-Keeper Frog

Total Time 2 to 3 hours Ages school-age
What you'll need
Masking tape
2 clean plastic 2-liter bottles
Craft knife
Scissors
Fabric tape measure
Marker
Pushpin
Towel (optional)
12-inch purse zipper
Embroidery needle and floss
Wine cork
Paintbrush and green acrylic paint
Glue (we used Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue)
Googly eyes (we used 1/2-inch)
How to make it
1.
To make the frog shown here, wrap masking tape
around the 2-liter bottles about 2 1/2 inches from
the bottom. To make the taller frog, place the tape
about 3 1/2 inches from the bottom. With a craft
knife or scissors, cut each bottle along the tape's
top edge (a parent's job).
2.
Using the tape measure, mark 1/2-inch increments
all around the tape, about 1/4 inch from the cut
edge. Punch a hole through each mark with the
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pushpin. (Tip: Work on a folded towel to keep the
plastic from slipping.) Remove the masking tape.
3.
Close the zipper and wrap it around one bottle, as
shown, using small pieces of tape to hold it in
place. Thread the needle with 40 inches of floss,
then knot the end, leaving a 3-inch tail. Sew the
zipper to the bottle, starting from the inside and
pulling the thread in and out of the punched holes.
Remove the tape as you go. At the end, knot the
floss and tie both tails together, then trim off the
excess floss. Open the zipper and sew it to the
second bottle in the same way.
4.
To make the eyes, use the craft knife to cut the
cork in half. Cut a section from each piece, as
shown, to make a flat edge (a parent's job). Paint
the corks and let them dry, then glue on googly
eyes. Glue the flat edge of the eyes to the bottle.















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Carton Wallet

This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine
Total Time 1 hour Ages school-age
Recycle a milk or orange juice carton into a clever carrying case for change, trading
cards, and more. The carton's cap keeps the wallet closed.
What you'll need
Half gallon milk or juice carton with plastic cap, rinsed
Scissors
Paper towels
Tape
Wallet Template
Ballpoint pen
Ruler
Craft knife (optional)
Butter knife
How to make it
1.
Cut open the carton so it lies flat, as shown; put aside the
cap for now. Dry the inside with the paper towels. Tape
the template on top of the carton so that the top circle lines
up with the spout. Mark the outline of the template with a
ballpoint pen. Using firm pressure, trace the lower circle
and the dotted lines of the template so that they transfer to
the carton. (This will score the lines for easier folding.) A
ruler will help you mark the straight lines. Cut out the
shape from the carton.
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2.
Use scissors to cut out the lower circle as marked. (Tip: To make cutting out the circle
easier, first make an X with a craft knife.) Use a ruler and a butter knife to further score
the fold lines.
3.
Following the fold lines you marked, create an accordion fold on each side of the
wallet.
4.
Tightly squeeze the accordion folds. Fold the top flap down, pushing the spout through
the hole. Screw on the cap to keep the flap in place.






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Papier Mache Hat

Make wearable exciting hats out of papier mache. Examples include how to make a
papier mache cowboy hat, sombero, clown hat, and easter hat.


Materials
Newspaper or paper for recycling
Papier pache paste
Papier mache mold (balloon, flower pot
or small bucket)
Acrylic paint or poster paint
Paint brush
Aluminum foil or plastic wrap
Petroleum jelly
Gift wrap or handmade paper (optional)
Things to accessorize your hat with: ribbon, felt,
fabric flowers, feathers, etc.
Steps

1.
Find a mold
Find a suitable mold for your papier mache hat. Choose from either
of these two options:

a.) Blow air into an oval balloon until it's approximately the same
size or slightly larger than your head.


b.) Find a plastic flower pot, small bucket, or similar-shaped
container that could fit on your head. (The bottom half of a 3-liter
water bottle makes an excellent hat mold!)

2.
If you chose Option B, you will need to do the following to make it
possible to remove the papier mache from its mold:
Grease the entire exterior of your mold with petroleum jelly.
Wrap the mold with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Allow for an
extra length of plastic or foil at the base or mouth of your mold.
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3.
Papier Mache (Hat's Top)
Here's a basic papier mache tutorial that you can follow. Make about
3 layers of papier mache around your mold.

For a pot or bucket mold, papier mache over the entire area of the
mold. Take note to leave an extra length of plastic wrap or
aluminum foil at the base of your papier mache.


If you are using a balloon mold, just papier mache over the top half
of the balloon. Your papier mache will dry in about 2 to 3 days.

4.
Remove the Papier Mache from the Mold
Once dry, pop the balloon to remove it from its mold.


Remove your papier from its pot or bucket mold by holding it by the
excess length of plastic wrap or aluminum foil and carefully pulling
it out from the mold. Once you have pulled out the entire papier
mache, remove the foil or plastic wrap inside your papier mache.

5.
Trim the Papier Mache
Trim the edges of your papier mache to the desired height for your
hat. You may draw a line around your papier mache to make cutting
a lot easier.
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6.
Papier Mache (Hat's Brim)
Cover your work area with plastic wrap or with a mat. Mark the
desired size and shape of the brim on your plastic wrap. Set your
papier mache hat at the center and begin to papier mache around it.
First lay down several paper strips around the hat to fix it in place.
Slowly build a brim with 2 to 3 layers of papier mache.

7.
Molding the Brim
Your brim doesn't need to be flat. Make it more interesting by
molding it to a different shape while the papier mache hasn't quite
dried yet. Here are some suggestions:

a.) Make a curled brim by putting an object to hold up the edge that
you intend to curl. Leave the object there until the brim has
completely dried.

b.) Make a brim with the entire edge curled up:
While the papier mache is still wet, make small slits (or tears) at
approximately 4-inch intervals around the edge of the brim.
Overlap the two sides of each slit and press to glue them together.
Repeat for all slits to come up with an upturned brim. This would be
a perfect way to make a sombrero!


c.) Make a drooping brim by setting your hat on top of an object
with curved walls (e.g a small basin with its bottom side up) instead
of on a flat surface while you make the papier mache brim in Step 6.
I set mine on top of a 5 gallon water refill bottle.

Don't forget to line your mold with plastic wrap.

8.
Painting Your Hat
When your papier mache hat has completely dried, paint it with
your desired color(s) of acrylic or poster paint. Don't forget to paint
the bottom of the brim as well.

When using light colors, you may need to prime or paint your hat
white before painting with the final color. This hides any print on
your papier mache.
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9.
An Alternative to Painting
Instead of painting your hat, you can add a final layer of papier
mache using handmade paper, tissue paper or non-glossy gift wrap.
Use a clear-drying papier mache paste such as white glue mixture
for this final layer.

10.
Decorating and Accessorizing Your Hat
Decorate your hat with a variety of materials. Below are some
decorating ideas plus more notes on making this craft:

a.) Tie your favorite scarf around your hat! To come up with a
natural fiber-looking finish, we used brown textured paper to make
a final layer of papier mache on this hat.


b.) Handmade pink paper was used as the final layer of papier
mache on this pretty hat. Make a flower-inspired Easter hat
decorated with real blooms, fabric flowers, felt flowers or paper
flowers. You can even pin your favorite brooch on your hat, like I
did using a felt flower brooch.

A length of leather string and a paper star wrapped in aluminum foil
topped off this cowboy/sheriff's hat.


This hat didn't need any brim added to it. As we did the papier
mache in Step 3, we have included the mold's lip, which provided
the short brim needed for a bowler clown hat. A felt flower with a
button center and a pipe cleaner stem was added to make this clown
hat extra silly.


The upturned brim on this hat plus the bright colors painted on it
made it distinctly into a Mexican sombrero. We have another
sombrero craft made out of a plastic flower pot and construction
paper that you can also check out.


Beautiful gift wrap paper made this hat extra elegant and chic. A
quick note on using gift wrap paper - the thicker it gets, the tougher
it is to use in papier mache. Glossy and laminated paper also does
not work well. We recommend finding paper that readily absorbs
papier mache paste.
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Witch Hat and Wizard Hat

A witch's hat and a wizard's hat are both made up of a tall cone top and a wide
brim. Learn how to make and decorate these into fantastic wearable Halloween
hats.

Materials
Construction paper
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
String
Glue
Compass
Stapler
Things to decorate your hat
with: glitter, craft foam, felt
sheet, etc.
Steps

1.
Create a cone hat out of black construction paper for a witch's
hat or blue/purple construction paper for a wizard's hat following
these instructions.

Note that you have the option to make a cone from a half circle
or a quarter circle. A half circle makes a cone with a wide base,
making it more flexible towards base width adjustments. A
quarter circle makes a tall and slim hat. It's good to practice
making the quarter circle cone on newspapers first since the
resulting hat's narrow base won't allow for much adjustment.
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2.
A wizard's hat may or may not have a brim. If you want a
brimless wizard hat, proceed to Step 12.

If you want to make a brim for your witch or wizard hat, cut
short fringes of equal length (about 1 cm or 1/3 inch long)
approximately 1 inch apart along the bottom edge of the cone.

3. Fold out the fringes.

4.
Measure the inside diameter of your cone. It is always good to
measure the diameter along several points around the circle.
Since your construction paper cone isn't entirely rigid, you will
probably get slight variations in measurement. Choose the
smallest measurement you get.

5.
Mark out the measured diameter at the center of a large sheet of
construction paper (same color as the cone). Mark the midpoint
as well.

6.
With a compass anchored at the midpoint, draw a circle
following the marked out diameter end points.

7. Next, draw a bigger circle to define the brim.
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8.
Cut out the big circle as well as the inner circle to come up with
the brim.

9.
Test the brim's fit on your cone. The brim should fit perfectly
and lay flat against the cone's bottom fringes. You can widen the
brim's hole, if necessary.

10. Remove the brim and apply glue around the brim's hole.

11.
Insert the brim from the top of the cone (surface with glue facing
down). Press on the joint, allowing the fringes on the cone to
stick firmly onto the brim.

12.
Decorate your hat. For a witch hat, you can glue on a band of
craft foam, felt sheet, or fabric along the bottom of the cone. Cut
out and glue a square buckle as well.


For a wizard hat, cut out and glue moons and stars all over the
cone. You can print out these moons and stars to color or paint
on.
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Sticker Stencil Easter Eggs

Create designs and patterns on Easter eggs by using stickers and masking tape as stencils.


Materials
Hard boiled eggs
Stickers or sticker paper
Acrylic paint or egg dye
Paint brush
Masking tape or electrical tape (optional)
Scissors or craft scissors (optional)
Steps

1.
Prepare hardboiled eggs or blown-out eggs. Blown-out
eggs take a bit more time to prepare but they last longer
than hardboiled eggs. Pat the eggs dry to remove any
moisture on the surface.

2.
Decorate the egg with small stickers, smoothing them
down especially along the edges.
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If you prefer to have more creative rein on the stencil
designs, you can draw and cut out your own images from
sticker paper. Another option is to cut simple shapes and
lines from masking tape or electrical tape. You can even
use a pair of craft scissors to make rickrack stencils and
other fancy-edged patterns.

3.
With the stencils in place, the eggs are ready to be
colored. You can either dye the eggs or paint them with
acrylic paint:
a.) Painting the eggs
Use as many colors of acrylic paint as you like. Paint on
dots and other little details. Once you're done painting,
set the egg aside to dry.


b.) Dying the eggs
Make an egg dye by mixing cup water, 1 tablespoon
white vinegar, and about 10 drops of food coloring.
Immerse the egg into the dye for at least 5 minutes. The
longer it sits in the dye, the deeper the color will be.
Remove the egg from the dye and allow it to air dry.

4.
Once the eggs are dry, you can peel off the sticker
stencils or masking tape.

5.
Whether you painted or dyed the eggs, the areas covered
by the stickers or masking tape remain white, contrasting
nicely with the brightly-painted or dyed eggs.
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Masking tape is somewhat porous and if you used them,
you will observe that some of the dye will seep through
the tape. It does create a somewhat unique effect, but if
you prefer to have clean white patterns, use electrical
tape instead.

6.
If you want to color in the white areas, you can immerse
the dyed egg into a second color of dye. As with the first
dipping, let the egg sit there for 5 minutes or more. The
longer it remains in the dye, the darker the color will be.

7.
Another important thing to note is that allowing more
time in between dippings (or dying) allows for the color
to set better. If you immediately proceeded to the second
dipping like I did, the colors from the first dipping would
be considerably washed off. The original deep magenta
lines on this egg have turned into a bright pink shade.
The good thing though is that the little veins or lines that
seeped through the masking tape have been washed off
as well. In the end, I'm quite pleased with how this egg
turned out.

8.
Come up with your own unique-looking stenciled eggs
by experimenting with both shapes and colors. For more
egg dying and decorating ideas, browse through our other
tutorials:
Crayon Melt Easter Eggs
Crayon Resist Easter Eggs
Crepe Paper Stained Easter Eggs
Decoupage Easter Eggs
Marbleized Easter Eggs
Rubber Band-Dyed Easter Eggs
Tie-Dye Easter Eggs




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Tie-Dye Easter Eggs
These Easter eggs really look like they're tie-dyed and they're so easy to make!



Materials
Hardboiled eggs or blown-out eggs
Food coloring
White vinegar
Spray bottle
Paper towels
Plastic wrap
Rubber bands
Steps

1.
Place a sheet of plastic wrap underneath several layers of
paper towel.

2.
Mix water with a bit of white vinegar in a spray bottle.
Moisten the paper towel by spraying with this vinegar
mixture.

3.
Place several drops of food coloring all over the paper
towel. Two to three colors provide interesting tie dye
effects. Too many colors results in muddy, less vibrant
mixtures.
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4.
Place an egg in the middle. Gather the edges of the paper
towel towards the egg.

5.
Hold the paper towel tightly close to the top of the egg to
ensure a snug wrap. Spray with the vinegar solution until
the paper towel is soaked.

6.
Gently squeeze out any excess vinegar solution before
wrapping in plastic wrap. Secure the top end with a
rubber band. Allow the colors to soak in for at least 1
hour. The longer it sits, the deeper the colors will be.

7. Unwrap to reveal a cool tie-dyed egg.











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Marbleized Easter Eggs

Oil and water do not mix. Add food coloring to that mixture and you get beautiful
marbleized eggs!

Materials
Hardboiled eggs or blown-out eggs
Vegetable oil
White vinegar
Food coloring
Shallow container
Spoon
Steps

1.
Either hardboiled eggs or blown-out eggs can be
used. Blown-out eggs take a bit more time to
prepare but they last longer than hardboiled
eggs. Pat the eggs dry to remove any moisture
on the surface.

2.
Mix up the first batch of egg dye by combining
cup warm water, 1 tablespoon white vinegar,
and about 10 drops of food coloring. This dye
should be of a lighter shade than the second
batch of dye that you will mix later.

Submerge an egg into the dye and let it sit for at
least 5 minutes. The longer it stays, the deeper
and brighter the color will be.
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3 Remove the egg from the dye and let it air dry.

4.
In a shallow container, mix the second batch of
egg dye simliar to the first one - cup warm
water, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and about 10 drops
of food coloring. This time add 1-2 tablespoons
of vegetable oil. Break up the oil with a spoon.
As mentioned earlier, this second batch of dye
should have a darker color than the first batch of
dye.

5.
Roll the egg once around the dye. The food
coloring only dissolves in the water and not in
the oil. Thus the surface of the egg that touches
the oil will not collect any dye while those that
touch the water will absorb color. If you want
more of the egg's original color to show through,
add more vegetable oil to the dye. You can also
spoon over some dye onto the egg to get a
different effect.

6.
Allow the egg to dry. If you wish, you can dip the
egg again into another color of oily dye to
achieve a tri-colored egg. Have fun
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Crayon Resist Easter Eggs
Decorate Easter eggs by drawing on them with wax crayons before dying or
painting. The areas covered with crayon wax will resist the dye and create
wonderful patterns on the Easter eggs.


Materials
Hardboiled eggs or blown-out eggs
Wax crayons or oil pastels
Egg dye or bleeding crepe paper
Paper cup or bowl
Steps

1.
Either hardboiled eggs or blown-out eggs can be used.
Blown-out eggs take a bit more time to prepare but
they last longer than hardboiled eggs. Pat the eggs dry
to remove any moisture on the surface.

2.
White crayon is usually used for doing crayon resist
art. The seemingly invisible white outlines that are
created as you draw on a white surface such as on
paper or an egg shell are later "magically" revealed
after dying or painting over these white outlines.

To decorate the eggs, you can draw lines and basic
shapes or you can do more complex images.


You can think of the egg as a blank canvas that can be
drawn on as desired. Colored crayons are perfectly fine
to use and are great for making a pictorial design.
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3.
The eggs can be colored using any of these three
methods:
a.) Dipping the entire egg into a dye bath
Make an egg dye by mixing cup warm water, 1
tablespoon white vinegar, and 10 drops of food
coloring. Place the egg into the dye so that it is entirely
submerged. Let the egg sit for at least 5 minutes. The
longer it stays in the dye bath, the deeper the color will
be.

A blown-out egg will float naturally. You can remedy
this by filling the egg with the dye before fully
submerging it into the dye bath. You can also hold
down the egg until the dye entirely fills it.

When the egg is removed from the dye, you will notice
that the areas with wax resist the dye and form a
pretty neat design on the egg. Place the egg on top of
a bottle cap or similar object where it can air dry.




b.) Painting the eggs
Paint the eggs with essentially the same recipe as the
dye bath above, except with more food coloring. Mix
about cup warm water, teaspoon white vinegar,
and 6-10 drops of food coloring.


c.) Crepe paper staining
Wet a piece of crepe paper and dab it onto the egg.
Details on this method are outlined in our crepe paper
stained eggs craft.

4.
Try out the different methods for making crayon resist
eggs and decorate as many Easter eggs as you like.

The design on this particular egg was created with
different colors of oil pastels. The egg was later stained
with crepe paper, creating a nice magenta background.
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Crepe Paper Stained Easter Eggs

Make easy Easter eggs by coloring eggs with wet crepe paper.



Materials
Hardboiled eggs or blown-out eggs
Different colors of bleeding crepe paper or
tissue paper
Steps
Method 1
The first method involves covering the entire surface of the egg with wet bleeding-type
crepe paper or tissue paper.

1.
Either hardboiled eggs or blown-out eggs can be
used. Blown-out eggs take a bit more time to prepare
but they last longer than hardboiled eggs. Pat the
eggs dry to remove any moisture on the surface.

2.
Cut or tear different colors of bleeding-type crepe
paper or tissue paper into small pieces.
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3.
Wet a piece of crepe paper and shake off any excess
water. You will observe that bleeding-type crepe
paper or tissue will bleed out color onto the water
and stain your fingers as well.

4. Lay the wet crepe paper on the surface of the egg.

5.
Wet a second piece of crepe paper and slightly
overlap it with the first.

6.
Continue adding crepe paper pieces until you have
covered the entire egg. Allow the egg to sit for at
least 5 minutes to soak in the colors.

7.
Peel off the crepe paper pieces to reveal a colorful
egg!

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Method 2
In the second method, the eggs are colored by dabbing wet pieces of crepe paper onto the
surface of the egg.

1.
As with the first method, either hardboiled eggs or blown-
out eggs can be used. Pat the eggs dry to remove any
moisture on the surface.

2.
Cut or tear different colors of bleeding-type crepe paper
or tissue paper into strips.

3.
Take one strip of crepe paper, slightly crumple it and wet
it. Bleeding-type crepe paper or tissue will bleed out color
onto the water and stain your fingers as well.

4.
Remove any excess water by blotting the wet crepe paper
onto a paper towel.

5.
Dab the wet crepe paper onto the egg. Color will be
transferred from the crepe paper to the eggshell.

6.
Continue wetting and dabbing wet different colors of
crepe paper until you have covered the entire egg.

7.
Coloring eggs using this second method creates a water
color-painted look.

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Crayon Melt Easter Eggs

Draw on the eggshells of boiled eggs using crayons to create Easter eggs with a
beautiful marbleized look.


Materials
Hard boiled eggs
Crayons
Kitchen mitts or pot holders
Paper cup or bottle caps
Steps

1.
Take a hardboiled egg while it's still hot and pat the
surface dry with a paper towel.

2.
While holding the egg with a kitchen mitt or a
potholder, start drawing on the eggs with a crayon.
The crayon will melt as it touches the hot surface
of the egg. You will find it out that it is hard to
make distinct images when the egg is very hot. The
crayon wax tends to flow and spread out into
interesting abstract patterns.

3.
As you use more colors, the different colors of wax
mix together into a beautiful marbleized effect.
You might find it easier to turn the egg and
continue drawing on it if you place it on top of an
upsidedown paper cup or a bottle cap/jar lid.
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4.
After you have covered the entire egg, allow the
wax to set until the egg reaches room temperature.

5.
When the wax has set, you will have Easter eggs
with lovely swirling patterns that make them look
like little planets or semi-precious stones!
More Ideas

It is possible to make images with melted crayons. You can
draw the images when the egg has cooled down a bit but is
still warm enough to slightly melt the wax.

The yellow background for this particular egg was made by
coloring the entire egg while it was still hot. The images were
drawn when the background wax has started to harden/set.

Allow the wax to set completely.





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Papier Mach Easter Eggs
Create Easter eggs out of papier mach. Use them as lovely Easter dcor or fill them
with candy for a fun Easter egg hunt.

Materials
Water balloons or oval balloons
Paper
White glue or papier mach paste
Scissors
Paint brush (optional)
Poster paint, tempera paint or acrylic paint (optional)
Glitter glue (optional)
Steps

1.
Blow air into an oval balloon until it reaches the
desired size.

2.
To make papier mach Easter eggs that are easy to
cut open, two layers of paper is sufficient. However,
if you wish to make a sturdy egg or if you are
making a fairly large egg, it is better to make at
least three layers of papier mach.

Start by making a first layer of papier mach. You
can refer to the basic steps outlined in our papier
mach balloon tutorial. Check out some papier
mach paste recipes that you can use as well.
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3.
If you are going for a 2-layer papier mach, make
sure that the paper you use for your first layer isn't
too thin or flimsy, otherwise you'll end up with a
very fragile egg.

4.
While the first layer is still wet, apply the second
layer of papier mach. This time, you won't need to
dip the paper pieces into the paste. They will stick
to the wet layer of paper on the balloon.

*If this is your final or topmost layer, the color and
texture of the paper that you use will determine
how your Easter egg will look. If you use tissue
paper (or any thin paper) like I did, the color of your
first layer will show through.

5.
After placing several paper pieces, brush over with
paste and smoothen down the edges of the paper.

6.
Continue until you have completed the second
layer. If you wish to make a third layer, do so
following steps 4 and 5.


*Another idea when doing your topmost layer is
that you don't need to go with a single color of
paper. You can use different colors of paper and
position the pieces randomly or arrange them in
multi-colored patterns as shown in the photo.

7.
There are several ways to decorate your papier
mach Easter egg. One of the easiest options is to
cut out or punch out paper shapes and place them
on the egg while the papier mach is still wet.
Smooth down the paper shape by brushing over
with the paste.
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8.
Continue adding shapes until you are happy with
how your Easter egg looks. Allow your papier
mach to dry completely. This will take about 2 to 3
days.

9.
When the papier mach egg is completely dry, pop
the balloon. You can widen the hole on the papier
mach if you wish to place chocolate, candy, Easter
grass, a tiny chick or bunny figure.

*Be sure not to overfill the egg, especially if your
papier mach isn't sturdy enough.

10.
Seal the hole with papier mach. You will only need
a few pieces of paper to do this. Allow the papier
mach to dry completely.

11.
Arrange several of these papier mach eggs in a
basket or bowl for a wonderful Easter centerpiece
or use them for a fun Easter egg hunt.

12.
Cut the egg open to retrieve the Easter goodies.


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More Ideas
There are many other ways to decorate your papier mach egg, some of which are described
below.

Paint It
When your papier mach egg is dry, paint it any way you like. Go for
shapes and patterns or paint on an Easter-inspired picture.

*The best paper to use for the topmost layer of your papier mach is
plain white, though colored paper can be used especially if you want
to skip painting on a background.

Add Sparkle
Draw patterns and designs using glitter glue for a sparkly Easter egg.

Use Texture
Use textured paper for the topmost layer of your papier mach such
as crepe paper or natural fiber paper. You can also decorate the
papier mach egg with shapes cut from textured paper or glue on
pressed flowers or leaves.

Use Printed Paper
Look for gift wrap paper with interesting colors and prints and use it
as the topmost layer of your papier mach egg. Avoid very glossy
and thick paper as they do not absorb the papier mach paste too
well.




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Papier Mache Bunny

Create an adorable bunny sculpture out of papier mache. This
procedure can also be used to make other papier mache animals
and characters.


Materials
Balloon
Newspapers
Papier mache paste
Cardboard
White glue
Sand
Funnel
Acrylic paint
Paint brush
Scissors
Masking tape
Wiggle eyes
Pompom
Cotton
Black permanent marker
Steps

1.
Use a balloon to make a papier mache, click here for a
step-by-step guide. The papier mache will dry within 2
to 3 days.

2.
When the papier mache has completely dried, pop the
balloon and widen the hole on the papier mache a little
bit, just large enough for a funnel to get through
(approximately to 1 inch diameter). Remove the
balloon latex as well.
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3.
Insert a funnel through the hole and pour cup of sand
into the papier mache.

4.
The sand will allow the papier mache to balance and
stand on its own. If it's still a bit wobbly, add a bit more
sand until it is balanced.

5.
Draw and cut out a pair of ears, front legs and hind legs
out of cardboard.

6.
Tape the ears and legs to the papier mache body with
masking tape.

7.
Papier mache over the hole on top as well as over the
areas with masking tape. Allow the papier mache to dry.

8.
Once dry, paint over the whole sculpture with acrylic
paint. Bunnies are most commonly painted white but
you can choose other colors like brown, gray, pink, light
blue, lavender, or even black.
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9.
When the paint has dried, draw lines on the bunny's
front and hind legs using a black permanent marker.

10.
Glue on any of these materials for the eyes, nose, and
snout:
EYES - wiggle eyes, buttons, flat beads or round paper
cut-outs
NOSE - pompom, bead or oval paper cut-out
SNOUT - cotton

11.
Cut six 3-inch long thin strips from black construction
paper. Glue the paper strips onto the cotton snout to
make whiskers.

12.
Finish up by cutting out and gluing a pair of oval paper
shapes for the bunny's inner ears.
More Ideas

You can follow the same procedure to make other papier mache animals
except that you have to draw the cardboard parts differently. Besides this
cute penguin, you can also make a chicken, pig, mouse or owl. Cartoon
characters like Pikachu, Mr. and Mrs. Potato, Garfield or Humpty Dumpty,
can similarly be made into similar papier mache sculptures.
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Printable Animal Masks

Print, color, cut out, and wear these easy paper bear, bunny, cat, dog, fox, lion, monkey, owl,
panda, and tiger masks.


Materials
A4 or US Letter size card stock
Crayons, paint, or any coloring material
Scissors
Hole punch
Elastic string
Scotch tape
Craft stick (optional)
Steps

1.
Pick the animal mask.
Print out any of these masks on A4 or US Letter card stock:
*You can print out the mask on regular copy paper, but you will need to glue
the mask onto cardboard to make it stiffer.
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2.
Color or paint the animal.
Use your favorite coloring material. If you chose to print out a colored animal
mask, skip this step.

3.
Cut out the mask.
Ask an adult to help you cut out the eye holes.

4.
Strengthen the holes for the string.
Notice the pair of little circles on each side of the mask? These are the spots
where you need to punch holes for attaching the string. Paper masks
normally tear around these holes after a few uses. To reinforce these spots,
put scotch tape over the marked holes and fold the tape towards the back of
the mask.

5.
Punch the holes.
Punch holes on the pair of marked circles and tie the ends of an elastic string
on each hole.

6.
Try on your animal mask.
It should fit snugly but not too tight. Adjust the length of the string if
necessary.
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*If you are not comfortable wearing the mask directly on your face, you can
create a handle and hold the mask in front of your face instead. Glue or tape
a craft stick, an unsharpened pencil, or a wooden dowel at the back of the
mask.
More Ideas
To date, we have printable masks for ten animals. Check them all out below plus some
variations and crafting ideas that you can try.

Bear Masks
Printable bear masks
Make a family of bears with our three printable bear masks. Color
them brown to make brown bears, white to make polar bears, or
black to come up with black bears.

These masks are great to use during story time or role playing. Add
character to the masks by decorating them with paper or fabric
hats, bows, spectacles, mustaches, or other fun accents.

Bunny Masks
Printable bunny masks
Rabbit masks are perfect for Easter or spring. Choose from our
paste-colored bunny masks or go with the plain one if you wish to
color it yourself. Another way you can come up with a colored
bunny mask is to print out the plain bunny template on colored
card stock.

Add texture to your mask by gluing materials such as felt or fabric
for the ears, a pompom nose, and some cotton for a fluffy snout.
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Cat Masks
Printable cat masks
We have three adorable cat masks that you can choose from. Besides
these three, you can check out the cat woman mask from our
superhero mask templates.

Color the masks with one plain color or make some fur patterns with
colored stripes or patches of color. Add some fun details like lashes,
eye brows, or a tongue.

Dog Masks
Printable dog masks
Choose from any of these three cute puppy masks. Color them after
your favorite dog breed (e.g. golden brown for golden retrievers, black
and white for border collie, etc.) or color it as you please. Add some
fun details like a patch around the eye, some whiskers, or a hat or bow
on top of the head.

Fox Mask
Printable fox masks
Red foxes are pretty popular but you can also color the mask gray to
make a silver or gray fox, light brown for a swift fox, or white to make
an arctic fox. Wear the mask as a cool disguise or use it for role playing
stories such as the Little Prince or Aesop's The Fox and the Grapes.
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Lion Mask
Printable lion masks
Wear this mask as the King of the Jungle! This mask is terrific for
jungle, zoo, safari, or circus-themed parties, lessons, and activities.

Monkey Mask
Printable monkey masks
Just like the lion mask, the monkey mask is great for jungle, zoo, or
circus-themed parties, lessons, and activities.

Owl Mask
Printable owl masks
This owl half-mask is a pretty neat disguise. You can make it fancier
by gluing on feathers and sequins.

Panda Mask
Printable panda bear masks
Everyone loves this cuddly gentle giant from China. Wear the mask
whenever you want to dress up as your favorite panda character.

Tiger Mask
Printable tiger masks
Dress up as the biggest cat in the world. Color your tiger mask with
the traditional orange with black stripes or perhaps go with the
rare white tiger (with black stripes).

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3D Quilling Paper


What you'll need:

Quilling strips (or paper which you'll cut into quilling strips using the
ruler and knife)- see colours in photo
Glue
Toothpick
Quilling Tool- up to you if you want to use a slotted, pointed or no
tool at all.
Optional: marble or something round
Note: all my strip lengths are based on an A4 sheet of paper
(29.7cm/ 11.7in)
The Body

1. DRESS:
6 x 6mm strips
Glue the strips together to form a long snake
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2. Roll up all the strips into a make a tight coil

3. Flatten coil

4. Push out to form a cone.
You can use the marble for this- or your pinky finger

5. Coat the inside with glue with your toothpick

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6. DRESS BASE:
6 x 3mm strips
Coat the coil in glue (don't push out)

7. Connect the 3mm coil to the 6mm coil.
Make sure the joins are in the same place

8. Add a 3mm tight roll to make the neck


9. DECORATIONS:
3mm x 15cm
Make a bundle of tear drop shapes to decorate her dress
Set aside to attach later on






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The Limbs


10. Arm caps: 3mm strips x 7cm (make 2)
Make tight coils and push out slightly.
Glue and put aside to dry

11. ARMS AND LEGS
Arms: 1cm wide strip x 5cm (make 2)
Legs: 1.5 cm wide strip x 5cm (make 2)

12. HANDS:
3mm x 5cm strips (make 2)
Squeeze one side to flatten the coil

13. Attach the hands to the arms
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14. SHOES:
Tight coil 1 x 3mm strip (make 2)
Create small dome shape
Squeeze into a heel (teardrop shape)
Pop out one side of dome to make the toes
Glue inside to hold the shape

15. Glue the leg onto the shoe

16. Glue the arms into the arm caps

The Head


17. HEAD
Make tight coils using 10 x 3mm strips (make 2)
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Pinch one side to make a chin

18. Shape to make face and back of head
Glue

19. What you should have so far...

20. HAIR
Cut lots of little strips to make the hair style
Attach

21. EARS:
3mm x 5cm (make 2)
Tight coil then flatterned on one side
Glue to head
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22. Continue making hairstyle
I've made a girly plait/braid

23. Glue hair to the inside the face

24. Glue the face to the back of the head.
Hold till dry

25. Attach the arms
Attach the legs- making sure it stands up by itself
Glue head onto neck- Balance!
Hold till dry
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26. Remember the decorations from step 9??
(Optional) Glue on the teardrop dress decorations
Make sure to cover up the join mark on the dress
The Wings


27. Wrap first strip around finger and glue.
Wrap to create the second loop and glue.

28. Glue next strip and make the next loop

29. Continue like this adding colour and loops to your
desired size
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30. Make 2 big ones, and 2 small ones

31. Glue all wing bits together
Attach to the back of your fairy.
Note: attaching the wings may throw your overall balance out of the
fairy, making her fall over. Play around with the wing positioning ect. to
get this perfect.








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DAFTAR ISI
Paper Cup Chick Basket 1
Leaf Prints Tree 3
Seed Mosaic Napkin Rings 6
Seed Mosaic 9
Woven Clay Basket 11
Decoupage Keepsake Box 15
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String Easter Egg 18
Clay Tile Mosaic 20
Mexican Tissue Paper Flowers 23
Crepe Paper Rose 25
Craft Stick Photo Frame 26
Pinecone Photo Holder 30
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Treasure-Keeper Frog 31
Carton Wallet 33
Papier Mache Hat 35
Witch Hat and Wizard Hat 39
Sticker Stencil Easter Eggs 42
Tie-Dye Easter Eggs 45
Marbleized Easter Eggs 47
Crayon Resist Easter Eggs 49
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Crepe Paper Stained Easter Eggs 51
Crayon Melt Easter Eggs 54
Papier Mach Easter Eggs 56
Papier Mache Bunny 60
Printable Animal Masks 63
3D Quilling Paper 68


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