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Kitchen
Utensil Holder: Cover container (Pringles container or similar) with two
rows of ice lolly sticks. Depending upon the size of the container, the
top row may extend beyond the top of the container. If your container is
taller than the two rows, line up ends of sticks with top and bottom of
container leaving a gap around the middle. Choose a wallpaper sample that
will look nice in Mom's kitchen (get samples from decorating shops). Cut
three strips to fit around the container. Use tacky glue to secure one
around the top, one around the bottom, and one around the middle.
Optional: Prepare plaster of paris according to package directions. Pour
1" to 2" into utensil holder to make it more stable.
Card Holder: Lay out a piece
of wax paper or recycle a plastic bag to protect your work surface. Note:
Newspaper will stick to the project. Lay three ice lolly
sticks flat next to each other side to side. Glue the three sticks
together. This is the front side of the card holder. For the base of the
card holder, lay 2 ice lolly sticks flat next to each other and glue
together in the same fashion as that of the front. For the back of
the card holder, lay 4 ice lolly sticks flat next to each other side
to side, and also glue together. For the sides of the card holder, cut 1
and 1/4 inch off of the top and bottom of 2 ice lolly sticks. Lay 2 long
edges together, side to side and glue together. Repeat with other 2 ends
for the other side of the card holder. Glue the front to the base at a
right angle. Glue the back to the base also at a right angle. Now you
should have a U-shaped figure. Glue the right and left sides to the base,
front, and back of the card holder. Now you should have the actual card
holder finished. Let dry. Add decorations Felt or cardboard paper could be
used to make the flowers as well. Attach a child's picture on the front of
the holder for a decoration that Mam will love.
String Egg:
Cut approximately
ten 12 inch pieces of wool blow up the balloon to the desired size and
shape of egg you want. Using one piece of wool at a time, dip it into the
diluted glue or liquid starch and wrap it around the balloon. Criss-cross
the strings all different ways to cover the balloon. Once the wool dries,
about 24 hours, pop and remove the balloon. You can even tie a piece of
string or wool on these and hang them around the house.
Spider Web: Using glue, squirt
lines on black paper in whatever spider web design you want. Lay the wool
on the glue lines and set it aside to dry. Add a few small plastic spiders
if you like.
Mobile: Use two or three
straws taped or tied in a criss-cross or with a needle, thread some wool
or thread through the middle of the straws. The children can then colour
and cut different shapes from cardboard paper, which can be attached to
the end of the straws. Poke a small hole in the top of each shape and
thread through the hole and then through the end of the straw.
Stuffed
Flower:
Cut two large, identical flower shapes out of newspaper. Paint the
opposites sides of each piece of paper as desired and let dry. Lay both
painted pieces together so the unpainted sides are touching. Staple around
the edges, but leave an opening in the top so you can stuff your flower.
Wad up small pieces of newspaper and stuff the flower. Staple the opening
shut. Staple on a small wool hoop to use for hanging or for smaller
flowers staple in a straw for stems.
Paper
Jewellery Box:
Use an empty small square tissue box and cut the top off. Cut little
pieces of the magazine and glue them in any way you want to the outside of
the box. Make sure you cover it well, and let it dry. Glue a cloth or
coloured paper in the inside of the box to make it look neat. Start
sticking pieces of ribbon on the sides for a border. Glue the buttons in
the corners or anywhere you think it might look pretty. Sprinkle glitter
to give it a shiny appearance. Use the sequins for making the box
personalized by creating letters of your name with it.
Recycled Greeting: Fold
a piece of coloured paper in half to form your card. Cut the picture or
scene from a used greeting card. Glue the picture onto the front of the
folded piece of coloured paper and write a verse inside.
