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Krafts with Kathy

Fun Crafts and Activities Year Round

Fall 2014- Present

Krafts with Kathy

Table of ContentsName of CraftBook Page Switch Plate May-15 Spring3 Ring Binder Pouch Aug-18 SummerBinder Clip Photo Holders May-18 SpringBirdseed Ornaments Dec-17 WinterBleach-Pen T-shirt Jun-15 SummerBook Page Bottles Jan-16 WinterBook Page Flower Pot Jun-15 SummerBook Page Ornament Balls Dec-15 WinterBook Page Photo Holder Jun-16 SummerBook Page Pumpkin, Oct-14 FallBook Page Snowflakes, Jan-15 WinterBook page Turkeys, Nov-14 FallBorax Crystal Snowflakes, Jan-15 WinterButton Bowl Apr-18 SpringCD Art Aug-16 SummerCereal Box Magazine Holder Jun-18 SummerChain Organizer Jul-15 SummerCinnamon Dough Ornaments Dec-14 WinterClothes Pin magnets and thumbtacks Apr-16 SpringCoconut Oil Sugar Scrub Jul-17 SummerCoin Magnets Oct-15 FallCorner Bookmarks Nov-15 FallDecorative Candles Feb-15 WinterDecoupage Hangers Feb-16 WinterDecoupage Lampshade Jul-15 Summer

Dishwasher Safe Glitter Mugs Mar-16 SpringDIY Glow in the Dark Jars Jul-18 SummerGlitter Pumpkin, Oct-14 FallGlow-in-the-dark crystal snowflakes, Jan-15 WinterHidden Treasure Book Mar-15 SpringIce Cream Cone Cornucopias, Nov-14 FallMagazine Trees, Dec-14 WinterMagnetic Cup Aug/Sep-17 FallMason Jar Easter Basket Mar-18 SpringMelted Crayon Decorated Eggs Mar-17 SpringMelted Crayon Pumpkin Oct-17 FallMother’s Day Jar Gift May-15 SpringMummy Mason Jars Oct-16 FallNatural Bath Salts Feb-18 Winter

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No-Sew Sock Penguin Feb-19 WinterPainted Pumpkin, Oct-14 FallPaper Hearts Feb-15 WinterPeek a Boo Book Page Bookmarks Oct-15 FallPencil Pouch Tube Aug-18 SummerPhoto Bookmarks Mar-15 Springpotpourri jars May-18 SpringRecycled Flower Pot Jul-16 SummerRibbon of Cheerios Bird Feeder Jan-19 WinterRibbon Pumpkin, Oct-14 FallSanta Hat Cones Dec-15 WinterSchool Spirit Necklace Jun-17 SummerScratch Off Valentine Day Cards Feb-17 WinterSharpie Dyed Coasters May-17 SpringShaving Cream Dyed Easter Eggs Apr-17 SpringSilverware Pockets, Nov-14 FallSlinky Pumpkin Nov-15 Fall

Snowflake window clings Jan-15 , Jan-18 Winter

Snowman Tea Light Jan-18 WinterSquare Cut Winter Trees Dec-14 WinterTabletop Turkey Decorations Nov-17 FallTerracotta Pumpkin Candy Dish Oct-18 FallThe Care and Feeding of Jack O'Lanterns Oct-17 FallThumb Tack Pumpkin Oct-14 FallTin Can Lantern Aug-15 SummerTissue box Aug-15 SummerToilet Paper Pumpkin Nov-16 FallWashi Tape Notebooks Sep-16 FallWaterless Snow Globes Dec-16/Jan-17 Winter

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Potpourri JarsMaterials Needed:

Pint canning jar with metal lid and screw band * Hammer Larger diameter nail (flat head works best) Scrap piece of lumber (6 “ square or something close) Old towel Pattern printed on paper Tape-scotch, masking, whatever Potpourri

Instructions:1. Trace the metal lid onto a large piece of white paper.2. Using dots, make a pattern for the lid of your potpourri jar within the lines you traced.3. A simple outline is best. Don’t place the dots too close together either.4. Tape the right side of the metal lid to the wrong side of your pattern.

o 2 pieces of tape are enough as you just need to keep the lid in place.5. Place the piece of scrap wood on top of the old towel on the table.6. Put the piece of paper with the lid taped to the back on the wood.7. Place the nail on a dot and hit it 2-3 times with the hammer.8. Place on the next dot and repeat hammering until all the dots have been punched.9. Carefully remove the paper and lid from the board saving the paper pattern for the next jar.

o You might have to pry it up as the punched holes tend to grip the wood.10. Remove the paper from the metal lid being careful not to touch the back of the lid. It will be very sharp

where the nail punched thru the metal.11. Fill the jar half full or more with potpourri.12. Place lid and screw band onto jar.

* You can purchase plain metal lids in the craft department of some of the hobby stores or use lids with printing on them from the canning section of the grocery store.

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Clothes Pin Magnets & Thumb TacksMaterials Needed:

Spring type wooden clothes pins Old fashioned flat head thumbtacks Magnets-individual flat magnets or a magnet roll you cut to length Mod Podge and foam brush Scraps of decorative paper-scrapbook, wrapping, book page, etc. Scissors Pencil Glue

Instructions:1. Remove the magnets from the package and flatten if necessary.2. Trace the clothespin onto the wrong side of the decorative paper with the pencil.3. Cut slightly inside the lines and set aside.4. Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to one side of the wooden clothes pin.5. Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the wrong side of the cut out paper and stick on the wet clothes pin

making sure the edges line up with the edge of the clothes pin.6. Smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles.7. Apply a second and third coat of Mod Podge letting it dry completely in between coats. (The Mod Podge

will gum up and get icky if you don’t let it dry completely first.)8. Measure the clothes pin back and cut a length of magnet slightly shorter than that measurement.9. Glue the magnet to the backside of the wooden clothes pin and let dry.10. No need for glue when using the magnets that you cut to length.11. Simply remove the paper backing and stick on the clothes pin back.12. Glue the thumb tack to the back of the clothes pin and let dry.

You are now ready to use your “memo holders” on a cork board or an “anything magnetic” surface-white board, refrigerator, school locker, etc.By using the spring clothes pins you don’t have to put holes in your photos or other documents when displaying them.

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Dishwasher Safe Glitter MugsMaterials Needed:

Plain glass or porcelain mug Painter’s tape (regular masking tape will work but the painter’s tape is easier to remove) Decoupage (I use Modg Podge for all my projects) Glitter (the finer the better) Foam brush Aluminum pie plate or paper plate Paper Dixie cup to pour modg podge into

Instructions:1. Cover the bottom of the mug or glass with the painter’s tape. Be careful that the tape does not overlap

the edge and cover the mug. Place a strip of tape around the mug itself marking the area to be glittered. From experience I suggest that you do not glitter the handle of the mug !

2. Pour some modg podge into the paper cup and use this for the rest of the project. When not using it simply cover with a plastic baggie or saran wrap so it doesn’t dry out. You don’t want to get any glitter in the big jug of modg podge by accident as it could ruin your next project.

3. Using the foam brush apply a medium thick coat of modg podge to the mug between the bottom edge of the mug and the bottom of the tape. Try not to get the handle wet with the modg podge.

4. Hold the mug over the paper plate and pour glitter over the wet decoupage on the mug making sure to completely cover the mug with the glitter. By using a paper plate the unused glitter can be poured back into the original container when you are done pouring it over the mug.

5. While the decoupage is still wet, carefully remove all the painter’s tape from the mug.6. Set the mug down upside down on the plate and let dry for several hours. Or even better overnight.7. Using the paintbrush dab a thick coat of decoupage over the glitter making sure to seal all the edges. Set

aside upside down and let dry. All traces of “white” will be gone when the modg podge is completely dry. The mug must also be dry to the touch.

8. Apply a thin layer of modg podge over the glitter and allow to dry. Repeat 1-2 more times.9. Once the last coat of decoupage medium is dry, the mug needs to sit at room temperature for 28 days in

order to cure completely and become dishwasher safe.Notes:

Just a note to say that I have not tested the dishwasher safe part yet as I just finished making my mug. If you need to give the mug before the 28 days is up just write a note and tell the person receiving the

mug it will be “dishwasher safe” on that specific date. I plan on filling my mug with Easter grass and a colored egg and some candy !

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Binder Clip Photo HoldersMaterials Needed:

Large Binder Clips (2-inch wide works best) colored scrapbooking paper and/or cardstock scraps photo (1 or 2) two identical buttons yarn, string or embroidery floss scissors or paper trimmer exacto knife (optional) ruler double sided tape sewing needle (larger eye is preferred) 2 flat buttons (no shanks)

Directions:1. Measure your specific binder clip for exact size.2. Using a paper trimmer or scissors, cut a 2-inch by 3 1/4-inch piece of decorative paper. (You can also cut a

little bit longer piece of paper and then trim it with the exacto knife on the backside of the clip after it has been taped down.)

3. Apply a piece of double sided tape to the top edge of the binder clip. You want the tape to go to the very edge.

4. Continue adding tape at the bottom edge on the front and along the bottom of the clip5. Place the paper slightly under the top curl of the clip and press it in place.6. Fold the paper around the bottom of the clip and press it in place.7. Fold the paper up the side of the clip and press it in

place. Make sure it is tight up to the curl on the backside of the binder clip.Next, you add the buttons. This serves two purposes. One, it looks pretty. Two, it helps make sure your picture doesn’t slip around when it’s on display.

8. Pull a 12-inch piece of yarn, string or floss through the front of one button and then the back of the second button. Next, thread the needle through the other hole of the back button and come out the hole of the front button.

9. Place the buttons on either side of the clip.10. Tie a knot and trim the ends.11. Mount your photo on cardstock and slip it in between the “ears” of the binder clip. You can add a second

photo to the back and make your photo holder double sided!

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Button BowlMaterials Needed:

flat buttons (no shanks) Elmer’s glue Mod Podge balloon paint brush scissors roll of painter’s tape (used as a stand for the balloon) marker

Directions:1. Blow up balloon to where it is about medium size–still had some squish to it.2. Draw a line around the balloon marking the edge of where the buttons will go. Holding the balloon by the

bottom and/or knot edge paint the top half of the balloon where you want the buttons to stick with the glue. Place in the roll of painter’s tape. Be careful as the balloon needs to be balanced or else it will roll over onto the table. LET DRY COMPLETELY. (I used a paint brush to spread the glue around and then let it sit for about two hours to fully dry. The Elmer’s glue created a coating on the balloon so that the buttons wouldn’t slide off while I applying Mod Podge.)

3. Repeat above step adding one more layer of glue and LET DRY COMPLETELY.4. Decide whether you want the buttons upside down or right side up before you start applying them. Apply

thin coat of Mod Podge using a clean paint brush to the balloon & add the buttons. Try to keep the buttons as close together as possible. Keep applying the buttons till the balloon is covered up to the marker line. Apply one final coat of Mod Podge making sure there is mod podge in all the spaces in between the buttons.

5. After all of the buttons were applied to the balloon, apply 2 more coats of Mod Podge–letting each coat

DRY COMPLETELY before applying another. 6. Once the Mod Podge is completely dry, flip over the balloon so that the dish/bowl is sitting right-side-up

on the roll of tape. Then, using the scissors, pop the balloon.7. Carefully remove the balloon from the button bowl being careful not to peel the glue from the bowl. Very

carefully trim the excess glue from the edges of the button bowl and it is ready to use. (A small scissor works well.)

It was fun making the bowl but I wish I had used smaller buttons than I did. Remember to get the Mod Podge in between all the buttons as this is what holds the bowl together. It is probably not waterproof so please keep it where is will stay dry. Last but not least, it used a whole lot more buttons than I thought it would.

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Hidden Treasure BookPLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS BEFORE USING THE EXACTO KNIFE. THEY ARE VERY SHARP AND IT IS HARD TO CRAFT WITH BAND-AIDS ON YOUR FINGERS!Materials Needed:

Book (consider size and cover art when choosing book to be altered) Mod Podge or craft glue Pencil and ruler Paintbrush (I recommend using a bristle brush) Exacto knife (PLEASE check with your parents before using the exacto knife as they are very sharp) Old newspapers or other table protection 2 or more cans from the cupboard (used as a riser)

Instructions:

1. Remove book jacket and save for later.2. Open up your book and outline a rectangle leaving a ¾ to 1 inch border all the way around.3. Begin cutting out the rectangle with your exacto knife using the guidelines you’ve drawn.4. The exacto knife will only cut through several pages at a time so you will have to repeat the process

multiple times until you get to the last page of the book.5. Make sure to cut into the corners or you will lose the rectangle shape after a while.6. The pages don’t have to line up perfectly. Once all the pages are cut out you can trim the interior edges of

“the box” if desired.7. Throw away the page pieces cut out or save for another project.8. Once you’ve cut through all the layers, put the book jacket back on the book.9. Mod Podge the inside of the back flap of the book jacket to the back of the book.10. Mod Podge both the inside cut edges and the outside edges of the book, making sure to get into the

corners.11. This is where I put the book on my risers (2 soup cans) so it would not stick to the table top.12. Make sure to wipe away any drips or runners in the glue before they dry.13. Let dry and then add additional coats of Mod Podge.14. ( I did 3-4 coats on my sample book.)15. LET IT COMPLETELY DRY !16. Once dry, fill with your treasures.

Book Page Switch Plate Materials Needed:

Plain plastic or wood switch plate cover Book page, scrapbook paper or atlas page cut 1-2 inches larger than the cover being used Modg Podge and narrow foam brush

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Scissors Pencil with a sharp point Xacto knife Spray sealer Slot head screw driver Wax paper to cover work surface (newspaper may leave ink smears on your hands or projects)

Instructions:

1. Clean the switch plate cover and dry completely.2. Put the screws in a safe place as they will be needed for installation.3. Apply a generous amount of mod podge to the front of the light switch plate. If you clog the screw holes

with Mod Podge just use a q-tip and clean it out.4. Carefully flip the light switch over and place face down on the wrong side of the book page or whatever

paper you are using.5. Gently push down on the cover making sure the cover is firmly stuck to the paper.6. Check the front to make sure there are no air bubbles under the design paper.7. If there are air bubbles, smooth them out towards the edges of the paper.8. Let it set for a minute or two9. Starting at the lower corners of the switch plate cover, cut a diagonal line from the corner of the paper to

the corner of the cover.10. Next cut a straight line from the bottom edge of the paper to the corner of the cover.11. Remove the “triangle “ of paper. Mod Podge the bottom of the back of the light switch plate and fold over

the paper gently pulling it tight and adhere it to the back of the light switch plate.12. Repeat the above steps on the opposite end of the switch plate cover. Let set for a minute or two.13. Repeat on the remaining 2 sides.14. From the back of the switch plate cover, using the Xacto knife cut an “X” in the hole where the light switch

toggle goes.15. Pull back each tab of paper and mod podge them to the back of the plate. Let dry.16. Turn the switch plate right side up.17. Poke the xacto knife through the back of the screw holes to make a small starter hole.18. Flip the cover over and push the pencil through the hole from the front making a smooth hole.19. Do this for each screw hole.20. Mod podge the light switch cover making sure the front, sides and back gets covered.21. Make sure the screw holes remain open.22. Add 1-2 more coats if desired. Let dry completely.23. Spray sealer on the switch plate and let it dry.24. Using the saved screws, install back on the wall.

Mother’s Day Jar GiftMaterials Needed:

A smooth glass bottle, jar or container* Oil based sharpies (various colors and tip sizes)

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Rubbing alcohol Cookie sheet Oven (assure Mom there is no damage to the oven)

* You can buy a smooth sided canning jar at the craft store, recycle an empty jar from home (make sure the label and all left over glue from the label has been removed first) or buy a glass item (vase, bowl, etc.) at the local discount store. You can also Sharpie paint on light colored ceramic mugs.Make sure if you are decorating a drinking glass of whatever size or shape to keep the design on the bottom half of the item. You don’t want your mouth touching where the sharpie paint is. Instructions:

1. Wipe down the outside of the jar with rubbing alcohol.2. Decide on a message or picture you want to put on the jar.3. Shake the oil based markers for a minute or so.4. Draw your design on the container.5. On the bottom of the jar write your name or initials and the date.

Place the jar in the COLD oven on a cookie sheet.6. Turn the oven on to 350 and set the timer for 30 minutes.7. It is very important for your jar to be in the oven while it preheats so that it gradually gets hotter and

doesn’t crack.8. Let the oven cool to room temperature before opening the door to remove your jar.9. Gradual cooling is important as it prevents.10. Fill the jar with something Mom would like-flowers, her favorite candy, coupons for jobs/chores you can

do for her without complaint, etc.11. Present it to her on Mother’s Day which is Sunday, May 10th.

This craft idea can be done for any holiday by adapting the design to the person receiving the gift.Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21st), Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Etc.!

Book Page EggsMaterials Needed:

Eggs, paper-mache, Styrofoam, or real*You must blow the inside out of the egg & rinse before decorating. Be very careful as the eggs are fragile

Book pages

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Scissors Mod podge Foam Brush Skewer or chopstick Thick chunk of Styrofoam or narrow neck bottle Newspaper or drop cloth to protect your work surface

Instructions:1. Very carefully puncture a small hole in the bottom of the skewer. This will create a handle so you don’t

have to touch the egg as much while decorating it.2. Take the book pages and cut them into narrow strips eggs length or small squares.3. Small cutes can be made all around the edges of the paper will let it lie flat after gluing.4. Paint a portion of the egg with the mod podge, place the book page paper on the glued area and then

finish with a light coat of mod podge.5. Continue doing this until the egg is covered.6. Stick the skewer into the Styrofoam or bottle and let the egg dry.7. Before adding the next coat of mod podge gently turn the skewer. This will prevent the skewer from

becoming permanently attached.8. Add on or two more coats of Mod podge to the egg, twisting the skewer as before.9. Let the egg dry completely before adding the next coat.10.Gently remove the skewer form the masterpiece.

Don’t forget that small pictures in old dictionaries can be added to your egg!

Napkin EggsNapkin eggs are similar to book page eggs except you use pretty paper napkins in place of book pages. Instructions:

1. Carefully separate the layers of the napkin keeping the “pretty” layer and the plain layer in separate piles.

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2. Using the pretty layer, cut it into manageable pieces and mod podge them to the egg as you did with the book page coverRemember that the napkin in much thinner than the book page and will tear easily.

Polka Dot eggsMaterials Needed:

Colored Paper Hole Punch Eggs – prepared for decorating Glue stick

Instructions:1. Using the hole punch, punch several holes to make paper dots2. Put a dab of glue on the egg and put the dot on the glue3. Continue until satisfied4. You may also apply mod podge or sealer for a more permanent fix

Glitter eggsMaterials Needed:

Eggs ready to decorate Double stick tape Glitter Paper Plates Scissors Spray sealer

Instructions:1. Cut a strip of double sided tape “egg” length2. Carefully place tape on egg, making sure it is stuck to the egg. You can cut parts of the tape off to make it

fit better.3. Sprinkle glitter on the tape OR gently press the taped egg into a bowl of glitter.4. Repeat putting another piece of tape on the egg, add a different color of glitter and so on making sure not

to mix the glitter color.I suggest spraying the egg with sealer as glitter can get quiet messy!

Mason Jar Easter Basket Materials Needed:

o Pint or quart Mason Jars with screw band and lid*o Candy

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o Foil wrapped chocolate carrots o Green paper shred or edible green Easter grasso Small chocolate bunnyo Fancy scrapbook papero Ribbon (width of the screwband) (optional)o Hot glue gun or regular glue (optional)o Scissors

Directions:1. Take a handful of green shredded paper & roll it into a ball before you put it into the jar2. Place the chocolate bunny in the jar.3. Add a foil wrapped chocolate carrot, and then sprinkle candy around it on all sides until you’re happy

with how it looks.4. Place the circle on top of the metal lid, then twist on the metal screw band over top.5. Cut a length of ribbon making sure there is enough ribbon to circle the screw band and then tie a nice

looking bow. At this time you can add a spot of glue to the screw band to hold the ribbon in place or just add glue to the back of the bow.

o you can substitute any clear glass jar with a tight fitting lid as long as it is large enough to get the items inside.

o I suggest you add a name tag or write a short message on the scrapbook paper.6. Make several, hide them indoors or out and wait!

Sharpie Dyed Coasters

Materials Needed: Ceramic tiles- glazed work best, 4x4 or 6x6 Assorted Sharpies in the colors of your choice (not fine point)

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Rubbing Alcohol Eye dropper, straw, or spritzer Fixative spray Sealer spray Felt scrap (large enough to cover the bottom of the tile) Elmer’s glue Scissors Newspapers to use as a drop cloth/surface protector

Instructions:1. Wipe the tile with rubbing alcohol to make sure it is clean of dirt & or grease and let dry.2. Scribble on the tile using 3 or 4 different colors of Sharpie marker. Make sure that the tile is saturated in

color.3. Using the spritzer, eye dropper, or even a smaller diameter straw, place a small drop of alcohol on the

tile. The colors will run. At this time you can add more drops of alcohol scattered on the tile. Let dry completely.

4. Assess your tile.o If you like what you see-stop.o If you are not completely happy with your tile

Add more alcohol drops, 1 at a time. Let dry. Add more marker color and then more drops of alcohol. Let dry. Wipe the tile entirely clean with an alcohol soaked paper towel and start completely

over.5. Place a layer of newspaper on the surface before spraying the tiles. As always, spray in a well ventilated

area and ask an adult’s permission first.6. Spray a light coat of fixative to the tile. Let it dry.7. Spray a light coat of sealer on the tile and let dry. Add 1 or 2 more coats, drying completely in between

coats.8. Cut a square of felt just slightly smaller than the tile and glue to the bottom of the tile.9. Let dry.

Notes:Concerning the fixative and sealer- spray cans of both work best as the liquid/paste ModPodge tends to leave a grainy or textured surface I am told.

Shaving Cream Dyed Easter EggsMaterials Needed:

Dishwashing gloves, latex gloves or some kind of hand protection.o (I forgot to use the tongs and my fingers ended up all kinds of colors !)

Artificial paper craft eggs (not plastic) Box of food coloring

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Jelly roll pan, disposable baking tray or whatever.o (Remember the food coloring will permanently dye many of the surfaces it touches.)

Spatula Tongs Unsharpened pencil, toothpick, or something to swirl the shave cream with Cookie cooling rack Paper towels Newspaper or drop cloth to put under drying rack Sealing spray

Instructions:1.

1. Set up the cooling rack with the newspaper underneath2. Fill the tray with approximately 1 inch of shave cream. Smooth the surface using the spatula.3. Squeeze several thin lines of food coloring on top of the shave cream using different colors.4. Using the pencil, toothpick, etc gently swirl the colors. Do NOT over swirl!5. Using the tongs place an egg in the shave cream and gently turn the egg making sure all of the

egg is covered in shave cream.6. Using the tongs again, remove the egg from the shave cream to the drying rack. It will be messy

but don’t touch.7. Pick up egg #2 and do the whole thing over again but start in an unused portion of the shave

cream.8. If the colors get too muted you can add more food coloring and re-swirl.9. Let the eggs dry completely overnight or longer. Do NOT touch !10. Using a paper towel clean the egg removing all of the left over shave cream.11. Spray the eggs with clear sealer-matte or gloss is entirely your choice.12. If you do not spray the eggs you run the risk of the colors rubbing off onto whatever they touch.

Melted Crayon Decorated EggsThese eggs are edible so when you are done coloring them please place them in the refrigerator.Materials Needed:

white raw eggs (in the shell) Stove, water, pot, tongs, timer (stuff to hot hard boil eggs) Crayons

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Hand held pencil/crayon sharpener (or maybe a vegetable peeler) Dixie cups to hold the shavings-sorted by color Plastic tray or old dish to hold egg*

*You can create a “cup” for your egg by shaping aluminum foil into an egg shape and placing the foil “cup” on an old pot holder or just use an old potholder. The potholder will protect your hands from the heat of the egg. Experiment !Instructions:

1. Create crayon shavings using a hand held pencil sharpener or maybe a vegetable peeler. You want to create larger one piece shavings if possible. Don’t forget to remove the paper wrapper first. You need more shavings than you think.

2. Put shavings in Dixie cups or other small dish keeping the colors separated.3. Hard boil eggs using Mom’s recipe. Leave in hot water. Do not drain or rinse.4. Use egg tongs to remove one egg from the pot.5. Place 1 egg into the tray or cup.6. Gently place the larger shavings by hand on the egg one color at a time.7. For different looks rotate the egg and place or sprinkle other colors on the egg.8. Allow crayon shavings to cool and egg to dry before handling.

Notes: This whole method of dying eggs is very MESSY from making the shavings to actually coloring the eggs. I ended up holding the sharpened crayon to the egg and letting it melt onto the hot egg in spots where

the shavings didn’t cover. A friend suggested using the vegetable peeler after I had finished coloring the eggs. I wish I had thought

of it sooner. I would recommend trying the peeler first.

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CD ArtMaterials Needed:

Any old cd Acrylic paint (a dark color works best) Foam paint brush Pencil Philip’s Head Screwdriver

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Instructions:1. Paint 2 or 3 thin coats of paint on the silver side of the cd letting each coat dry completely first.2. Lightly draw the picture or doodle you want on the cd.3. Using the sharp point of the screwdriver re-trace the lines you drew on the cd scratching off the paint.4. Gently blow on the cd to remove any paint scrapings.

Notes: I would recommend using the velcro Command Hooks for picture frame hanging. ( Using the Command Hooks there will be no holes in the wall which will make Mom and Dad very happy.) I used the Apple Barrel paint in a 2 oz. bottle that can usually be purchased for $1.00 or less. If you choose to hang your cd from the ceiling, etc. simply decorate 2 cd’s and glue them together. Hang

with nylon thread or fishing line. Caution-when adding the second and third coats of paint make sure you use plenty of paint. Don’t be

skimpy or when you apply the new paint it will smudge the under coat.

Recycled Flower PotMaterials Needed:

Empty 2 liter plastic bottle Potting soil House plant Scissors Bottle caps of various sizes and colors

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2 Wiggly jiggly eyes (flat on back) Glue dots (½” size) Scrap paper (to arrange face on) Masking tape

Instructions:1. Completely remove the label from the 2 liter bottle.2. Rinse well.3. On top of the scrap paper arrange the bottle caps and make eyes, nose and /or mouth making sure it will

fit on the bottle.4. Place the masking tape around the bottle marking where you want to cut.5. Squeeze the bottle flat and cut a starter slit in the bottle. Reshape the bottle back to round and cut all the

way around the bottle 3-4 inches above the tape.6. Cut several slits from the top edge of the bottle to the top edge of the tape.7. Carefully cut each piece of plastic off right above the masking tape trying to cut a smooth line all the way

around the bottle.8. Press one of the wiggly, jiggly eyes onto a glue dot and carefully peel off the backing paper.9. Stick the wiggly, jiggly eye inside the bottle cap and repeat for other eye.10. Press the bottle cap onto a glue dot and press onto the bottle.11. Continue sticking rest of the face onto the bottle.12. Fill the bottle within 1 inch of the top with potting soil.13. Place house plant in the soil and press down gently.14. Water and place on window sill, desk or wherever and admire your new friend.

Notes: I had a terrible time trying to get the bottle caps to stick to the plastic bottle. Elmer’s glue & model glue

did NOT work for me. I tried super glue next but my tube was old and had hardened so I threw it out. If you do use super glue be extra careful as it sticks not only what you want but also what you don’t want such as fingers together, etc.

All the books tell you to put drainage holes in the bottom of the container you are using as a flower pot. I did not do this as I wanted it to sit on my window sill and a saucer under the bottle would not fit. I would suggest a plant such as a succulent or a cactus as they don’t require as much water.

Tissue BoxThis month’s tissue box craft was a little bit of a challenge but was worth the effort. A lot depends on the size of the book selected. You may have to search a little bit harder for an appropriate size book so take a tissue with you to make sure your book is large enough.Materials Needed:

Hard cover book large enough to hide a stack of tissues in side and still have a 1/2” or so of “wall” around the edges. (My example only as 3 “walls” as my book was just a little bit too small.)

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ModPodge and foam brush Clear packing tape (wide) Several rubber bands and 4 cans from the pantry to use as weights

Instructions:1. Remove paper dust jacket and save for later2. Cut opening about 4” by 3/4” in the center of the front cover of the book. 3. Cover cut edges of book cover with clear packing tape4. On front page of book trace the tissue leaving a little bit of extra room around the edges.

a. This is where I had to modify my original plans and create a 3 sided box with the top of the book being completely open.

5. Your walls should be approximately 1/2” thick.6. Start tracing the lines with the exacto knife being careful to stay on the line and cut clean squared off

corners. It is easy to get off track and end up with a “wonky” wall.7. You need to cut the pages to the proper size all the way to the end of the book but don’t cut the back

cover.8. Put the dust jacket back on the book and Modpodge the inside flap to the back of the book.9. Turn the book over and trace the opening you cut in the front of the book onto the inside of the paper

cover of the book and carefully cut out.10. Starting with the back of the book Modpodge a few pages at a time to the back of the book continuing till

all the pages have been Modpodged together. Do NOT Modpodge the pages to the front cover.11. Put rubber bands around outside edges of the book and place the cans from the pantry on top of the

closed book to weight it down as it drys.12. Apply a coat of Modpodge to the outside edges of the pages of the book and let dry, remembering to

keep the front cover separate from the book.13. Apply 3 to 4 coats of Modpodge to the box letting it dry completely before applying the next coat.14. Fold the front dust jacket cover over the front hard cover of the book and tape in place.15. Remove tissues from the original store box and place in your book box.

Tin Can LanternMaterials Needed:

Empty tin can Nails of various thicknesses Hammer or mallet Cardstock Pen or marker Scissors

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Water Refrigerator freezer Old towel

Instructions:1. Saving the label for later, remove it and any remaining glue from tin can. 2. Set aside the label. 3. Carefully wash can. 4. Fill with water and place in freezer overnight or longer. The bottom of the can may push outward but

don’t worry as you can easily fix it later. (The ice prevents the can from denting while you are poking the holes in it.)

5. While the can is in the freezer decide what design you to put on your can. Using the original label from the can trace the label onto card stock and cut out.

6. Draw your design on the card stock. Simple outlines work the best. 7. Mark dots on the outline of your design where you want to poke the holes for the light to shine through.

Don’t place holes too close to the top or bottom of the can and try to stay away from the seam. Remember to leave a little bit of space between the holes. You don’t want them too close together. (Cardstock or heavier weight paper holds up better to the condensation that forms on the outside of the can while you are crafting.)

8. Take the old towel and fold it to make like a pillow for the can. This helps the can not to roll as much when you are hammering. It also keeps your hands warmer and the can colder.

9. Hold a nail over one of the dots on your pattern and hammer the nail until it goes all the way through the can. Different size nails will produce different size holes. Get creative.

a. You can use either a regular hammer or a rubber mallet.10. Once all the holes are punched remove the paper. 11. Set the can outside or in a bucket and wait. 12. After the ice has melted and the can is empty turn it upside down and gently hammer the bottom of the

can flat again. WARNING-THE INSIDE OF THE CAN IS VERY SHARP WHEREVER YOU PUNCHED A HOLE.

13. Add your candle-either a real wax one or a battery operated tea light.a. You can either leave the can silver in color or spray point the can a color of your choice.

14. Make several and light the edge of the path or just one to sit on the picnic table but have fun!15. Remember that most of the crafts presented on Krafts with Kathy can be modified for almost any holiday

or gift giving occasion. Have some fun and let me know how your projects turn out. Email us a photo ([email protected]) and maybe you will be posted on the MML web page!

Book Page Photo HolderMaterials Needed:

OLD book-paper back preferred but hard cover will work Several favorite photos Scissors (if using a paperback book)

Instructions:1. Choose an OLD book of medium thickness.

o A fatter rather than thinner book would be best.

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2. Fold each page one at a time toward the binding making sure that the page is tight up against the binding and then gently creasing the page.

3. Continue to fold the pages until all are folded.4. If you choose a paperback book draw a line on the cover slightly inside of the folded pages. Cut the cover

along the line removing enough of the cover so it does not show. All you should see are the folded pages.5. If you choose a hard back book leave the covers as they are.6. You can either write an inscription on the front cover or doodle some art work. It’s your project so you

can do what you want !7. Stick several photos in between the pages and display.

This would make a great Father’s day gift. All you have to do is put some photos of you …and your sisters or brothers…..in between the pages.

Chain OrganizerMaterials Needed:

Foam core board I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby but it is available elsewhere. I also bought the thicker option rather than the standard board. Push pins

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2 Command Hooks (small or medium sized) 2 paper clips Jewelry from your stash

Instructions:1. Do an inventory of your jewelry and decide what you want to keep and what you never wear. Put aside

the “never wear” for later and just work with the “favorite stuff”.2. Decide what direction you want your jewelry organizer to hang-vertical or horizontal.3. Place 1 push pin at each upper corner of the foam core board. They will be used to hang the board from

the command hooks at the end of the project.4. Keeping the foam core board flat, lay out your chains and/or bracelets on the board arranging them in an

order pleasing to yourself.5. Once you are satisfied with the arrangement, put push pins in the foam core board at the top of each

chain.6. You can still rearrange the push pins but there will be a hole in the board where you have removed a push

pin that will not go away.7. Remove the jewelry.8. Very lightly mark on the wall with a pencil where the 2 outer push pins line up on the wall with the board.9. After reading the directions, apply the command hooks to the wall where your pencil marks are. Wait 1

hour and then hang your board.10. Place chains and such back on the board.11. Your jewelry is now officially organized and waiting to be worn !12. Get out the “never wear” jewelry and either have a jewelry swap party with your friends or donate it at

your favorite thrift store.

Decoupage LampshadeMaterials Needed:

Lamp shade (plain, light colored or white works best) Modg Podge, foam brush, little tray or dish Pages from an OLD or DISCARDED book or atlas Scissors, wax paper or something to cover the work surface with

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Instructions:

1. Select papers to decoupage onto lampshade.2. Cut into strips or rectangles (4”x6”) or squares (4” to 6 “). Choose a size that works best for your project.3. Paint a layer of ModPodge on the lampshade covering a small area.4. Apply a thin coat of ModPodge to the back of the paper.5. Starting at the top of the shade, fold over a small part of the paper to the backside of the ampshade and

smooth the remaining larger part onto the front of the lampshade.6. Carefully cut slits into the wet paper from the edge of the paper to the edge of the lampshade before

folding the paper over the edge of the lampshade. Apply a thin coat of ModPodge on the inside of the shade.

7. Make sure to remove any air bubbles at this time as it will not be possible l ater.8. Continue covering the lampshade in ModPodge and applying overlapping pieces of paper until the

lampshade is completely covered.9. Cut small slits into the paper and fold over to the back of the shade as you did at the top.10. At this time you need to decide whether you like the look of one layer of decoupage or prefer to add 1-2

more layers of paper. The more11. layers you put on the shade the less light penetrates the shade. The example at the library has only 1

layer on it.12. Finish by applying 1-2 coats of ModPodge to the entire lampshade letting13. it completely dry in between coats.

Pencil Pouch TubeMaterials Needed:

1 toilet paper tube 1 or 2 rolls of duct tape Glue 2 magnets Scissors Ruler

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Cutting mat (optional)Directions:

1. Cut a strip of duct tape long enough to cover the tube and overlap just a ½” or so.2. Starting at the top of the tube place the duct tape at the top edge and smooth onto the cardboard

overlapping the tape in the center of the back.3. Cut another strip and repeat the process overlapping on the back but in just a slightly different spot.4. Continue until the tube is completely covered.5. Flatten one end of the tube and measure the length.6. Cut a piece of duct tape the length plus ½” of the bottom measurement.7. Centering the duct tape place it on the tube allowing the bottom half of the tape to be folded over and

onto the back of the tube.8. Smooth the tape both on the tube and the ends that overlap.9. Using the scissors, cut the overlap off close to the tube.10. Cut the last piece of duct tape so it fits around the top of the tube.11. Smooth it onto the tube with half the tape above the top of the tube.12. Cut several slits in the tape stopping at the top of the tube. (like fringe)13. One at a time push the pieces of duct tape into the inside of the tube and smooth in place.14. Glue 2 magnets to the back of the tube (where the duct tape overlapped) and let dry.15. Hang in your school locker and fill with pens and pencils!

Notes: I recommend NOT using the magnets that come as one long piece on a roll and you cut off what you

need. I can never get them to lay flat. I have had much better luck with the round magnets. I measured my duct tape pieces on an old quilter’s cutting mat that I use for all sorts of crafting. It works

best to lay the tape sticky side up when measuring and cutting.

3 Ring Binder Pencil PouchMaterials Needed:

One gallon sized slider style storage bag* Duct tape in desired print or color Ruler marker scissors Cutting mat (optional) Hole punch*

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Directions:1. Measure and cut 3 inches off the bottom edge of the storage bag. Discard the cut off piece.2. Measure and cut 5 pieces of duct tape to 10 ½” each.3. Starting at the upper edge center and attach a 10 ½” piece of duct tape over the plastic of the bag and

over the edge.o Press to adhere.

4. Repeat with 3 more pieces of duct tape overlapping just a bit where the edges meet to cover the bag.5. Overlap the bottom edge of the final piece of duct tape and press to the other side.6. Turn it over and cover the other side using tape cut to 12” each.

o Center the tape on the bag before sticking it to the bag.7. Fold over the extra to the front of the bag.8. To reinforce the sides of the bag, cut 2 pieces to 7 3/4” each.9. Press half the tape on one side covering any uneven edges and turn the excess to the opposite side.

Repeat for the other side.10. For the bottom, cut another piece of duct tape 10 ½” and attach part to one side and fold the rest to the

other side.11. Use a three-hole punch to make holes for the 3 ring binder along the bottom edge.

o If the bag is too thick to fit inside the 3 hole punch, using a piece of loose leaf paper trace where the holes should go and use a hand held hole punch and punch the holes one at a time.

12. Fill with pens and pencils and put inside your binder!* I used a Ziploc bag instead as I didn’t have any slider bags. It worked just fine.Notes:Always measure your bag for the exact number of inches needed for the piece of duct tape as your bag might vary a little from my numbers.

DIY Glow in the Dark JarsMaterials Needed:

Jar (wide mouth glass preferred but plastic will work.) Glow in the Dark Paint (use several colors if you can) Paintbrushes (preferably long handle ones that reach to the bottom of your jar) Paper plate White School Glue (optional) Glitter (optional)

Directions:1. Squirt some of your assorted glow in the dark paints onto the paper plate.

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2. Wash and dry a jar. Mason jars work great as do old pickle jars and other repurposed glass jars. (Make sure you remove the label and glue from the jar first.)

3. Start painting your jar with the glow in the dark paint. I recommend using a different paint brush for each paint color. Paint your jar starting at the bottom of the inside, dabbing small dots of glow in the dark paint inside the jar and on the bottom. Leave room in between each color so you can add another color.

4. Let the jar dry. In order to activate the glow in the dark paint, you are going to need to allow your jar to soak up UV rays. An hour in the sun should be enough. A bright light bulb can also activate your glow paint, but the sun is going to work best.

5. (Optional) Cover the lid with a thin layer of glue and sprinkle it with glitter. Shake off the excess glitter and allow the lid to dry.

6. Once dry, place the inner lid onto your jar and tighten the unpainted ring of the mason jar around it.7. You can also paint various color dots of the glow in the dark paint on the lid.

Any time you want to reactivate your glowing fairy jar, simple recharge the paint with some time under a bright light bulb or in the sun.

Cereal Box Magazine HolderMaterials Needed:

Super large empty cereal box (box that will hold 2 bags of cereal at 1 time) Scissors Wrapping paper and tape or Spray paint Pencil Ruler Spray box*

Directions:1. Measure: the magazines you want to store & the cereal box you have emptied. As long as the magazines

measure less than the cereal box you are good to continue.

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2. Draw a line 4-5 inches above the bottom of the box only on one side panel of the box.3. At the top of the box on the opposite side of the line you just drew, mark a dot 2 inches in from the

edge.4. Draw a diagonal line connecting the dot at the top to the line drawn near the bottom on both sides

of the box.5. Cut along the line and discard the cut off parts.6. Now you need to choose whether you want to spray paint the box or cover it in wrapping paper.7. After the box is “covered”, place magazines inside and put on shelf.

NOTESTo make a spray box, spread plastic drop cloth or newspaper on the floor. Put a roll of tape or some kind of riser on the center of the drop cloth. If spraying inside protect the wall with more plastic. Place the object to be sprayed on the riser and spray according to the directions on the can.

School Spirit NecklaceMaterials Needed:

Flat washer (5/8″ is a good size but any will work) Nail polish in school colors Painter’s tape Cord for jewelry making Wax paper, vinyl placemat or other stuff to protect the work surface Scissors

Instructions:1. Put down your drop cloth or surface protection before beginning.2. Put your washer down on a flat surface and cover half of it with painter’s tape taping it to the work

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3. Use your lightest color paint one half of the washer.4. Let the nail polish dry for a minute or two & then carefully remove the painter’s tape.

o Let your first half dry completely before moving on to the other half.5. Next, carefully cover your painted half with painter’s tape.

o You want to make sure your painted half is completely dry before covering it in painter’s tape so you don’t smudge the nail polish.

6. Paint the second half of your washer with your darker color.7. Let dry for one or two minutes, then carefully remove the painter’s tape.8. Let your washer dry fully and then flip it over and paint the other side same as the front.9. Once your washer necklace is completely dry, add the cord.10. Take a length of cord about 28-inches to 30-inches. (Length is a personal preference)11. Tie the cord together at the top to make a large circle.12. Lay your tied cord down on a table so that it’s in one narrow strip.13. Place your painted washer on top and pull the looped end through the middle of the washer.14. String your knotted end through the loop and pull all the way up to secure your washer on the end of the

cording.Viola! You have a spirit necklace to wear to school events and such.

Book Page Flower PotRemember that most of the crafts presented on Krafts with Kathy can be modified for almost any holiday or gift giving occasion. Have some fun and let me know how your projects turn out.

Kathy

Materials Needed: Flower pot-plastic or clay. (Smooth sided works best) Book pages from discarded old book, atlas or dictionary Mod Podge and foam brush Scissors Work space drop cloth or protection (newspaper, wax paper, aluminum foil, etc.)

Instructions:

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1. Wash and dry the flower pot. If using a clay flower pot, you must seal the inside before decoupaging. This can be done with several coats of spray sealer.

2. Cut the book pages into strips or squares and decoupage onto the outside of the flower pot. a. It is your choice whether you stop part way up the pot at the ridge that is common to flower pots

or simply decoupage the entire pot and fold over the top rim the extra book page. (Library sample is done both ways.)

3. When it is completely dry spray it with 3 or 4 coats of sealer.4. Either put a living plant in the pot or fill it with candy or whatever!

Bleach-Pen T-shirtMaterials Needed:

Plain, dark colored t-shirt. (Avoid shirts with stretch or pretreated cotton; cheap t-shirts work best!) Bleach pen 8.5x 11-inch piece of thicker cardboard (or tape 2 or 3 pieces together) Masking tape Plain paper for practice design

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Instructions:1. Write your message on plain paper and see how it looks. Remember to make sure the letters do not

touch each other. Hold the paper up to your chest while looking in the mirror-do you like what you see? Do you like where it appears on the shirt? If yes-you are ready for the next step. If not-start over again until you are happy with your message.

2. Insert cardboard between the front and back of the T-shirt, placing it directly underneath where you will be bleaching. On top of the shirt place strips of masking tape along the edge of the cardboard (under the shirt) as to mark the boundaries where it is ok to write your message.

3. Write your message with the bleach pen being careful where and how you space your letters. THERE IS NO ERASING AND STARTING OVER ! You can trace your lines a second time if you want the line fatter. Just be careful that you don’t make the lines too thick and they touch each other.

4. Let the bleach dry. Carefully remove the cardboard. Hand wash the t-shirt making sure to wash off all the bleach and let dry.

5. You can now place another message on the back of the shirt at this time. Just repeat the steps for writing on the front of the shirt but ……do it on the back ! (see Library sample)

6. Wrap in pretty paper and present on Father’s Day (June 21) to Dad, Grandpa or your favorite Uncle or whoever.

I used the “fine tip” end of the bleach pen to write the message on the front of the t-shirt and used the “broad scrubber” end of the pen for the date on the back of the t-shirt. I liked the fine tip end much better as it was easier to write with and did not drip or splatter like the broad scrubber end did. These craft ideas are posted for you to have fun creating something new. You can improvise or change stuff as needed. Remember that no two craft projects will look exactly the same! Don’t forget to let me know how your project turned out. Email us a photo ([email protected]) and maybe you will be posted on the MML web page!

Coconut Oil Sugar ScrubHands or feet-the coconut oil sugar scrub works great. Your skin feels really soft. Just a little goes a long way. It makes a great gift or keep it for yourself. I had a lot of fun making it as a party favor.Materials Needed:

½ cup coconut oil* 1 cup white sugar 10 drops Vanilla Essential Oil** Container with lid***

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Directions:1. Place ½ cup coconut oil in microwave safe dish and microwave for 45 seconds or until completely melted.2. Transfer melted coconut oil to small mixing bowl.3. Stir in 1 cup of white sugar.4. Mix well.5. Add 10 drops of essential oil in the flavor/fragrance of your choice.6. Mix well.7. Transfer to container.8. Add gift tag or label to jar.

*I found the coconut oil at Aldi’s. You can also buy it at Wal-Mart and other stores. The price varies greatly.**I looked all over and finally found the essential oil at CVS here in North East (by the pharmacy counter). They had lots of choices and it was very inexpensive.***I used mason jars with screw bands but any pretty container with a tightly fitting lid would work.

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Corner BookmarksMaterials Needed:

Used envelopes Pretty paper minimum of 6” square Scissors Ruler Tape

There are 2 different methods of making corner bookmarks. You can recycle old envelopes or use new scrapbook “pretty” paper.

Recycle Old Envelopes Bookmarks1. Using unopened junk mail envelopes, mark a dot 2 ’, 3’ or 4” in from the corner on the top and side of the

envelope. 2. Draw a line connecting the dots and cut along the line. 3. Discard the larger part of the envelope. 4. Decorate the corner piece with markers, decorative tape, etc.

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Pretty Paper Corner BookmarksTo make a 3” corner bookmark you will need a 6” square piece of paper.

1. Fold the paper in half and crease the paper. 2. Unfold the paper and refold the other direction and crease the fold. 3. Unfold the paper. 4. Draw a diagonal line left to right in the upper right square and again in the lower left square. 5. Draw a “X” in the upper left corner square. 6. With the scissors cut along the fold lines and remove the square with the “X” drawn on it. 7. Cut along the other 2 pencil lines. 8. Discard the triangles. 9. Fold the paper flaps in and tape the top flap to the other flap.

a. Be careful when taping not to catch the bottom full square of paper. 10. Either leave the bookmark as is or decorate the bookmark using colored pencils, markers, construction

paper, etc. 11. Place on corner of page to mark where to start reading again!

Slinky PumpkinMaterials Needed:

One “slinky” toy 2-3 twist ties or a length of very fine wire Orange spray paint 1 cinnamon stick, twig, cork, etc (suitable for a stem) 1-2 leaves silk or artificial, paper, etc. Old newspapers or drop cloth (for use when spray painting) Scissors

Instructions:1. Remove the paper from the twist ties keeping the wire or cut a short length of wire.2. (Using the scissors cut very close to the wire on both sides.)3. Wire both ends of the Slinky together in 2 or 3 places.4. Very little wire is needed.

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5. GET PERMISSION FROM YOUR PARENT AS TO WHERE YOU CAN SPRAY PAINT THE SLINKY BEFORE SPRAY PAINTING THE SLINKY!!

6. Spread the drop cloth or newspapers on the floor or tabletop as protection from overspray.7. Following the directions on the can, spray paint the slinky.8. After drying, turn over and spray the bottom of the slinky. Let dry.9. Place “stem” in center hole of slinky.10. Add the leaf.

Peek a Boo Book Page BookmarksHi Guys,Have you had fun doing the crafts posted on the site? I haven’t heard from any of you and am curious if the crafts I have posted are too simple, too complicated or …..just right ! Email the library at [email protected] or stop in and let me know. Pictures of your crafts would be awesome. Waiting to hear from you, Kathy

Materials needed: Cardstock Book pages removed from an OLD book Scissors Paper punches (I used 2 different sizes) Glue stick Hole punch Ribbon - scrap approximately 8” long.

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Instructions:1. Cut your cardstock to the size you want for your bookmark. I used a 3” by 12” piece of paper.2. Hold paper in half creating a bookmark that is 3” by 6”, crease the fold and then unfold.3. Using your paper punches, punch out circles/shapes in various spots on the cardstock bookmark. Make

sure the holes punched are not too close to the edge of the paper.4. Using the page from an OLD book, cut a piece that measures 2 ¾ “ by 5 ¾”. Make sure that there is

printing on both sides of the page.5. Both the holes punched in the cardstock and the piece of paper must be measured and cut carefully

if there are pictures that you want to show through the holes. 6. Put glue all over the backside of your punched cardstock. 7. Place the book page piece on top of the cardstock and press, making sure the text is smooth and

completely stuck to the back side of the cardstock.8. Glue the remaining side of the card stock, fold over and firmly press the halves together.9. Punch a small hole near the top of the bookmark and loop the ribbon scrap through the hole.10. Replace the piece of scrap paper, candy bar wrapper, dirty sock or whatever you are using to mark your

place with your new bookmark…and read !

Coin Magnets

Materials Needed:1. Coins of different sizes* 2. Magnet discs3. Hot glue gun and glue stick (liquid glue will work)

Instructions:1. Plug in glue gun and let warm up.2. Clean and dry the coins selected. 3. Decide which side you want you to show.4. Place a small dab of glue on the magnet and IMMEDIATELY place the coin on top of the magnet pushing

down gently.5. Let sit for a little while and then use on the fridge, the metal house door or wherever.

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Buttons, small pebbles, beads or whatever strikes your fancy can be substituted for the coins. I used coins that I had collected from foreign countries while on vacation. Please check with your parent when selecting the coins to be used for the magnets. Experiment and have fun.

Terra Cotta Pots Pumpkin Candy DishMaterials Needed:

Terra Cotta Pot Terra Cotta Pot Tray Drawer Pull or Cork Hot Glue Twine Mod Podge or white glue Small paint brush or use your fingers #2 Pencils or a dowel Wrapped candy

You could really use any number of things for the stem – pieces of wood, dried grape vine, dried pumpkin vine, etc. It’s your choice.Directions:

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1. “Paint” the 20” or so piece of twine with mod podge or white glue.2. Wrap the wet glued twine around the dowel and let dry for the most part.

o I left a length of twine in the middle unglued and straight in order to make it easier to wrap around the cork.

3. Make sure the ends of the twine are glued and pinched together to prevent unraveling.4. Gently twist the twine loosening it from the dowel and remove.

o Set aside to finish drying completely.5. Turn the saucer upside down.6. Apply a generous blob of hot glue to the saucer and immediately place the cork in the center of the glue

and gently press down.7. Run a bead of hot glue completely around the base of the cork and immediately place the twine around

the base.8. Push gently on the twine making sure it is firmly in the glue. Let dry.9. If desired, use a sharpie marker and draw a jack o’lantern face on the pot.10. Fill the flower pot with individually wrapped candies and enjoy.

Book page Turkeys

These craft ideas are posted for you to have fun creating something new. You can improvise or change stuff as needed. Remember that no two craft projects will look exactly the same! Don’t forget to let me know how your project turned out. Send us a photo and maybe you will be posted on the MML web page!

Materials Needed: Old book used for art projects-several pages Paper- 2 different pieces of patterned or colored cardstock

o 1 piece of white or plain colored piece of cardstocko Scraps of colored paper

Markers, colored pencils or crayons Scissors, glue or tape, stapler

Instructions:

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1. Remove several pages from an OLD book 2. Roll each section into a sloppy cone. Place a small piece of tape near the pointed end of the cone so it

doesn’t unravel. The cones can also be stapled near the bottom.3. The size book page used determines the size of the turkey.4. Trace & cut out a 3” circle from scrap cardstock. Draw a straight line across the bottom of the circle. Cut

off & discard the smaller piece. Attach the pointed end of the cones to the cardstock circle using either glue, tape or staples.

5. Add as many cones as needed to completely fill in the card stock circle a. (This creates the turkey feathers)

6. Cut out a 3 ½” or 4” circle from the patterned cardstock. a. (This forms the body of the turkey.)

7. Cut a triangle for the neck and head of the turkey. Slightly round all the points of the triangle. a. (This creates the head and neck of the turkey.)

8. Add eyes, beak and a wattle made from the scrap paper.9. Attach the head and neck to the body and then attach the body to the center of the paper cones covering

the half circle the cones are glued to.10. Display on a door, wall or use as a centerpiece on the table.11. Sizes and measurements are approximate. You may need to make adjustments.

Toilet Paper PumpkinMaterials Needed:

1 Roll of Toilet Paper Fabric* (5/8 yard cut on the fold or 1 fat quarter from the fabric/quilt store) Plastic Bags (2-3) Scissors 1 Stick (about 4-6 inches long) Ribbon (optional) about 12 inches long or so.

*1 fat quarter (22”x18”) will make 1 pumpkin but it will be tight getting the fabric around the pumpkin without the edges of the fabric showing. I recommend buying 5/8 yard of cotton fabric (44/45” wide) and cutting along the fold line. This will give you the fabric needed for 2 slightly plumper pumpkins.Instructions:

1. Place the fabric print side down.2. Place one bag on top of the fabric and then place roll of tp (toilet paper)inside the plastic bag.3. Bring the sides of the plastic bag up and tuck into the opening of the tube.4. How much air you trap inside the bag determines how fat your pumpkin will be.

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5. Repeat with a second plastic bag if you want.6. The more bags you use the fuller your pumpkin will be.7. Start tucking the fabric into one side of the tp roll, continuing around the roll until all the fabric is tucked

into the center tube.8. Place a stick into the center of the toilet paper roll to make the stem of the pumpkin. At this time you can

add the ribbon bow if you choose.9. Either cut the ends of the ribbon on the diagonal or cut an upside down “v” at the end of the ribbon.

Notes:When Thanksgiving season is over simply pull apart the pumpkin, save the fabric for next year and put the toilet paper roll back in the bathroom.

Mummy Mason JarsMaterials Needed:

Mason jar or any clear glass jar with the label and left over glue removed. No lid required. Very small box to set the jar on while spray painting (This can be a paper clip box, can of soup, whatever

as long as it doesn’t matter if it gets paint on it. You just need to raise the jar up off the table a little bit.) LOTS of rubber bands-different width rubber bands would be neat. Spray paint-white or the color of your choice Eyes-googley eyes or paint & paint brush to free hand paint them on the jar Drop cloth or newspapers to protect the floor or table top Tea light candle-either wax or battery operated.

Instructions:1. Wash & completely dry the jar of your choice.2. Wrap the jar with rubber bands in a random pattern.3. Set up the spray paint area with drop cloth, newspapers, etc to protect the table, floor or whatever

surface you have the jar on. (Make sure you have plenty of ventilation as paint can get rather stinky.)

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4. Place the jar on top of something small so the jar is not sitting on the table top.5. Spray paint the jar making sure to cover the entire jar from top to bottom. PLEASE read the

directions on the can of paint before starting.6. Let dry.7. Turn jar upside down and spray a second coat of paint on the jar.8. Let dry completely.9. Remove the rubber bands carefully as not to mess up the paint on the jar.10. Be aware this could be messy.11. Throw away the rubber bands.12. Add eyes to the jar-either one set on the front of the jar or maybe several sets of eyes scattered around

the jar. (I used glue dots to attach the eyes.)13. Place tea light candle inside and …

Your mummy is ready for Halloween !Notes:

1. When using spray paint, make sure you have PERMISSION FROM YOUR PARENTS before you start to paint ! Make sure they know exactly what you want to paint and where you plan on doing the painting. Getting permission first will make everyone much happier in the end.

2. The above directions only use one color of spray paint creating a mummy with one color band and clear glass showing through. You can spray paint the jar gold, let dry (overnight maybe) and then spray paint with black after wrapping the rubber bands on. Let dry and continue with the directions above.

3. There is glow in the dark spray paint available if you want to get adventersome.4. I usually spread a drop cloth on the garage floor and do my painting there. Another way to do it is to

create a spray booth using a large cardboard box. Simply place the object to be painted inside the box and spray paint. You need to make sure that the jar gets rotated so that all sides are evenly painted.

5. Consider creating a family of mummies by using several different size jars.6. Assuming you got NO paint on the inside of the jar and you saved the lid, you could fill it with small

candies.

Washi Tape NotebooksBy the time you read this you will have already gone back to school and have lots of borrring notebooks that all look alike. With just a little time and some decorative tape you can fix that. It’s easy to personalize each notebook so they don’t all look alike and you take your Algebra notebook to English class by mistake.Materials Needed:

Spiral notebooks or similar notebooks Rolls of Washi tape &/or duct tape in different patterns &/or colors Scissors Sharpie marker (optional) Ruler and pencil (optional)

Instructions:1. Create a plan of attack or a design scheme first.2. Lightly draw a pencil line starting at the top of the notebook near the spiral edge just on the

outside edge of the holes to the bottom.

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3. Starting in the middle of the notebook cover, place a single length of Washi tape on the cover starting near the spiral edge of the notebook and leaving a ½” inch tail at both ends of the tape.

4. Do NOT smooth the end of the tape at this time. Let it stick up in the air a little.5. Make sure to smooth the tape so there are no wrinkles.6. Always cut a clean edge on the end of the tape before attaching it to the notebook.7. Repeat the process with a second piece of Washi tape once again leaving a ½” inch tail.8. Keep going until the cover is covered with the decorative tape.9. Carefully smooth the edge of the tape to where it meets the pencil line and cut the excess off. Smooth

down the edge.10. Next fold over the tape tail at the outer edge of the note book and smooth onto the inside of the cover.

Notes: Duct tape can also be used by itself or mixed in with the skinny Washi tape. Be aware that duck tape is much stickier and probably wont allow you to remove and reposition it. Depending on how much space was left in between the rows of tape you can take the sharpie marker and

doodle or label your note book.

Book Page PumpkinDecorating Pumpkins Without Carving!

Materials Needed: Pumpkin OLD paperback book (approx. 500 pages will create a round pumpkin) (approx. 250 page book will create a pumpkin that sits flush against the wall) Black construction paper or other materials to make a face with Embellishment- ribbon, leaves, twig, cinnamon stick, pipe cleaner, etc. Glue (liquid white glue of any brand)

Instructions:1. Select an old paperback book first considering the height & thickness of the book2. Crack the spine in several places.

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3. Doing one page at a time, fold the outer edge of the page to the center and crease.4. Trim both covers of the book even with the folded pages.5. Continue folding each page until all the pages are folded. 6. Trim both covers of the book even with the folded pages.7. Glue the front and back covers together and let dry.8. Leave enough space at the spine of the book to insert a twig, cinnamon stick or pipe cleaner as a stem.9. Glue stem in place.10. Add bow made from ribbon, raffia, etc. and tie to base of stem.11. Draw and cut out face from black paper and glue to front of pumpkin.

Glitter PumpkinDecorating Pumpkins Without Carving!

Materials Needed: Pumpkin Paint brush White glue or Modg Podge Glitter-color of your choice Newspaper Spray sealer (optional)

Instructions:1. Paint the pumpkin with glue and immediately sprinkle glitter over the glued areas.2. Glue entire pumpkin or create a design with the glue.

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3. Shake off excess glitter and let dry.4. Spray pumpkin with sealer in well ventilated area. (optional)5. Collect unused glitter and return to container for future use.

Painted PumpkinDecorating Pumpkins Without Carving!

Materials Needed:PumpkinAcrylic paint and paint brushSharpie markers of assorted colorsSpray sealer (optional)

Instructions: 1. Paint entire pumpkin with paint and let dry. Several coats of paint may be needed.2. After completely dry, take marker and write phrases, poem, story, etc. on the pumpkin.3. Spray with sealer in well ventilated area. (optional)

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Ribbon PumpkinDecorating Pumpkins Without Carving!Materials Needed:

Pumpkin Ribbons of assorted colors or designs Glue or flat head straight pins Scissors

Instructions:1. Cut several lengths of ribbon.2. Glue or pin length of ribbon to pumpkin starting at the stem and ending at the bottom of the pumpkin.

a. If using pins, use a small hammer or back of spoon to push pin into the pumpkin.3. Attach as many ribbons as desired.4. Make multi-loop bow and attach to stem so as to hide ribbon ends.

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Thumbtack PumpkinDecorating Pumpkins Without Carving!

Materials Needed: Pumpkin Flat thumb tacks*

Instructions: 1. Choose a simple design. 2. Using the flat thumb tacks, outline the design on the pumpkin.

*push pins can be substituted but it will give a different look to the pumpkin.

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Silverware Pockets

Materials Needed: 1 piece of 12x12 scrapbook paper per pocket Scraps of assorted paper in colors to coordinate with pocket Colored markers, rubber stamps & stamp pad, etc (optional) Tape (optional)

Instructions:1. Cut main pocket paper to 8” wide x 12” high.2. Fold bottom of paper up towards the top making a 3 1/2” pocket, creasing the fold.

a. The paper should measure 8” wide x 12” high.3. At this time decorate the center third of the flap.

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a. Be creative & rubber stamp a design on the pocket, draw journaling lines for people to write a message, etc.

4. On back of paper mark a line at 2” from the edge on both long sides.5. Fold paper to the back of the pocket and crease.

a. Back can be taped flat but not necessary.6. Turnover and place fork, knife and spoon into the pocket. A napkin can also be included if desired.7. Put one pocket at each place setting.

Ice Cream Cone CornucopiaMaterials Needed:

Empty ice cream cones that end in a point Little candies from the bulk department at the grocery store-wrapped or unwrapped HOT water in a coffee mug Clean pencil or wooden dowel Clear plastic wrap Length of very narrow ribbon, pipe cleaner or other like material MICROWAVE NEEDED

Instructions:1. Dip pointed end of ice cream cone into the hot water for 20 seconds.2. Remove from the water and microwave the cone for 20 seconds.

a. Cone will be HOT to the touch.

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3. Carefully roll the tip of the cone around the pencil or dowel. 4. Hold in place for several seconds.5. Place on wax paper or cookie sheet to harden.6. Once dry fill with little seasonal candies.7. Cover end of cone with plastic wrap & tie a bow around the cone with the length of ribbon securing the

plastic wrap to the cone.8. Place one at each place setting at the table on Thanksgiving Day !

Slinky PumpkinMaterials Needed:

One “slinky” toy 2-3 twist ties or a length of very fine wire Orange spray paint 1 cinnamon stick, twig, cork, etc (suitable for a stem) 1-2 leaves – silk or artificial, paper, etc. Old newspapers or drop cloth (for use when spray painting) Scissors

Instructions:GET PERMISSION FROM YOUR PARENT AS TO WHERE YOU CAN SPRAY PAINT THE SLINKY BEFORE SPRAY PAINTING THE SLINKY!!

1. Remove the paper from the twist ties keeping the wire or cut a short length of wire.

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2. Using the scissors cut very close to the wire on both sides.3. Wire both ends of the Slinky together in 2 or 3 places.

a. Very little wire is needed.4. Spread the drop cloth or newspapers on the floor or tabletop as protection from overspray.5. Following the directions on the can, spray paint the slinky. 6. After drying, turn over and spray the bottom of the slinky. Let dry.7. Place “stem” in center hole of slinky.8. Add the leaf.

Magnetic CupMaterials Needed:

Plastic cup Hot glue gun 2-3 larger round magnets per cup

Directions:1. Remove any sticky labels and wash cup. Dry thoroughly.2. Remove magnets from packaging.3. Using the glue gun, place a “blob” of glue slightly larger than the magnet on the outside of the cup near

the top. Immediately place magnet in glue “blob” and press magnet firmly into glue. Be careful of your fingers as the glue will be HOT !

4. Repeat applying another magnet equal distance from the bottom of the cup. Make sure the magnets line up with each other.

5. Let sit for a while for the glue to completely harden.6. Take to school and stick inside your locker. Fill with spare pens, Lifesavers or other hard candy, etc. You

are only limited by the size of the container AND school policy.

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Notes: I tried to use the magnets that are “peel and press” that come on a roll. The magnet strip would not lay

flat nor stick to my cup. I ended up getting my cup as part of a 4 pack from the local dollar store and the magnets came from the

local hardware store. You can experiment with containers other than plastic cups. I do not know how well the hot glue will work

on other materials.

Tabletop Turkey DecorationsSTOP EATING THE CANDY CORN. YOU NEED IT FOR FILLER!Each turkey will require:

9 ½ inch square brown tulle (or netting) Pipe cleaners-1 brown and 1 orange or red 2 googly eyes 6 inch minimum length of colorful skinny ribbon (longer if you want a bow) glue gun or white glue ¼ c. small candies (M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, or Skittles) (THIS IS WHERE I THINK CANDY CORN WOULD BE

PERFECT!) Scissors or rotary cutter and quilting ruler

Directions:1. Cut the tulle into 9 ½” squares. Be careful because the tulle is slippery.2. Tightly roll the brown pipe cleaner into a circle forming the head.3. Leave a minimum of 5-6” of pipe cleaner straight to form the neck4. Cut a piece of orange or red pipe cleaner 1 ½-2 “ long and fold in half forming the beak

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5. Dry fit the beak and 1 googly eye on the flat circle part of the brown pipe cleaner6. Glue one googly eye to the flat side of the circle, turn over and glue the remaining googly eye on the

other. Let glue dry.7. Glue the beak on slightly under the eyes. (I just put a drop of glue on each end of the beak, slipped it on

the brown circle and squeezed.8. Fill brown tulle with approximately ¼ cup small candies and pull edges together and tie with a ribbon.

o A second person is helpful when doing this step. Either knot the ribbon or tie into a bow.9. Holding the straight part of the brown pipe cleaner carefully wrap it around the tulle where the ribbon is

tied.10. Bring the end of the pipe cleaner to the front and wrap it around the neck or cut the extra length off with

a scissors.o This is where you can adjust the length of the “neck” of your turkey.

Turkey Thoughts:I had fun making the sample turkey for the library. I called the different craft stores to find out if they had brown tulle and purchased it off the bolt at Hobby Lobby on Peach St. It was approximately $1.25 and I got over 25 squares.I used a hot glue gun but I think white glue would work just as easy and you wouldn’t burn your fingers when glueing the beak like I did.I plan on putting a turkey on each plate at Thanksgiving dinner as a decoration. Let me know if you are enjoying the Krafts with Kathy items posted. I would love to put photos of your projects on the website. Just send them to [email protected] with Krafts with Kathy in the subject line.

Melted Crayon PumpkinMaterials Needed:

Crayons Tacky Glue Blow dryer Push pins Hair Dryer Newspaper/drop cloth

Directions:1. Spread out newspaper/drop cloth covering a large area2. Peel the paper off the crayons3. Break the crayons in half4. Glue about 16 crayon pieces using tacky glue to the pumpkin5. You made need to put a push pin at the bottom of the crayon to hold the crayon in place until the tacky

glue dries6. Place the crayons next to each other to get better melted coverage

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7. After the glue has dried, remove push pins (if used)8. Use a hair dryer to melt the crayons9. It will take a moment or two for the crayon to start melting but when it does it can splatter so be careful.10. The wax will harden as it cools.11. Throw away the newspaper/drop cloth and enjoy your pumpkin

Notes:Melting crayons can be really messy so beware.Some crayons melt much faster than others.While melting the crayon, it will go from dull to shiny and then melt.

The Care and Feeding of Jack O’LanternsDIY Pumpkin Preserving WashMaterials Needed:

2 gallons of warm water 3 cups of bleach 1 cup of white vinegar Petroleum jelly White craft glue

Directions:1. In a large bucket or bin, pour your warm water, vinegar, and bleach in. Stir well. Place your pumpkins prior to cutting them into the wash. Allow them to soak for one hour then remove. The water will hydrate the pumpkin, the vinegar cleans away dirt, while the bleach kills bacteria that would love to eat the pumpkin.2. Carve the pumpkin as you normally would. When done, place it back into the bleach and water wash. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes.3. When you remove your pumpkin, dry it well. Apply a generous amount of petroleum jelly to the cuts of the pumpkins. For example, the eyes, nose, and mouth.

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4. Last, pour some white glue into the pumpkin. Use your fingers or a paint brush to spread a layer of the glue on the inside. This will help seal in moisture.Once your glue is dry, your pumpkin can now be displayed. Add petroleum jelly to the carved areas each day to keep the pumpkin looking fresh and to avoid dryness.Other Suggestions for PreservationDid you know that you can reuse those silica packets that you find in new shoes? Save them and place them in your pumpkin after carving it as they have preserving properties. You don’t need to tear the pack open, just place it inside whole. Remove before lighting your pumpkin.The longer the stem is on a pumpkin, the longer the pumpkin will last. The stem contains a great deal of nutrients that it is continuing to feed the pumpkin, so the healthier the stem, the healthier the pumpkin. Avoid pumpkins where the stem has been broken off or severely crackedSoak your pumpkin in water for 12 hours after you carve it (face side down). It will extend the life of your carved pumpkins. You can do this in your kitchen sink or in your bath tubYou can also add 1 tsp of bleach to 1 gallon of water if you want. The bleach will help kill bacteria and delay decay and help your pumpkin stay fresher longer.Pat your pumpkin dry and then brush the inside and around all of the carvings with 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar diluted in 1 quart of water. Use a pastry brush to apply or you can place the mixture in a clean spray bottle and lightly spray your pumpkin.Another tip is to rub petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on the cut edges of your carving, it will help it from drying out. If you place a lit candle inside your pumpkin be sure to coat the lid with ground cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice. It makes for a great smell.

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Natural Bath SaltsMaterials Needed:

Epsom salts Rock salt (you can use kosher salt, sea salt, or rock table salt) Food coloring** Pure essential oils (provides scent, optional) Liquid soap (optional) GLASS jars with tight fitting lids Silica gel packets (recycle from other items that came with one) (optional) Mixing bowls Large spoon, measuring cups, funnel (optional)

Directions:1. Wash & completely dry glass jars. Set aside.2. Make 1 batch of basic recipe salts.3. Mix 1 cup Epsom salts & 1 cup rock salt. Stir well.4. Add fragrance, coloring, and/or liquid soap.* Stir well.5. Add silica gel packet on top of salts and place lid on somewhat tightly.

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To Use Add about ½ cup of bath salts to the tub under running water.

Variations Colored salts- Add 5 drops of food coloring and stir well. Then add more drops 1 at a time till you get the

color desired.o A few drops go a long way.

Scented salts- add a FEW drops of pure essential oils. Take note of the fragrance and what that fragrance supports, such as relaxation, energy, etc. 2 or more scents can be mixed together.

o Pure essential oils are concentrated so don’t over add. Foaming salts-Any bath salt recipe can be made to foam in the tub by adding liquid soap to the salts. After

adding coloring and/or scents, add ¼ cup liquid soap for every 2 cups of salt mixture. Stir well and spread out on a clean cookie sheet and allow to air-dry completely. Once dry, store in glass jar with tight fitting lid.

*I found the pure essential oils required for the bath salts at CVS in North East. Do not confuse the flavored oils for $1.19 with the pure essential oils that normally run anywhere from $8 to $10 per bottle. You must use the pure essential oils.**per the website, the food coloring will not stain your skin or the tub. However, if you spill the food coloring it will stain whatever it touches!

Snowflake Window ClingsMaterials Needed:

Puffy paint (I like the glittery kind.) Plastic ziploc-type bag Snowflake template or other design Flat, smooth, moveable surface such as a cookie sheet, cutting board, etc.

Directions:1. Place template or pattern to be traced on flat surface referred to above and tape corners down.2. Cut plastic bag along seams, lay flat over template and tape down.3. Shake the bottle of paint making sure that the paint is completely mixed and has not separated.4. Using the puffy paint, trace the lines of your pattern.5. This will take some practice to know how hard to squeeze the paint bottle, where to start & stop each

line, etc. Try overlapping the lines instead of starting & stopping when crossing an existing line.6. Thicker lines make the window cling easier to peel and stick or remove but will also add some additional

drying time.7. Move board with snowflake on it to a place where it can sit undisturbed for 24 hours and let it dry. Drying

time depends on how thick the lines are. If you touch the paint to see if it is dry your fingers will leave marks in the paint for everyone to see.

8. Carefully peel the snowflake away from the plastic bag and gently apply to window.

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Enjoy!Notes:To remove from the window carefully lift an outer edge of the window cling and peel slowly until completely off the window.Store between 2 layers of plastic and store flat.

Easy Snowman Tea Light Ornament CraftMaterials needed:

Battery operated tea lights Holiday colored pipe cleaners, cut into about 2 inch pieces Pom-Poms – same colors as the pipe cleaners Ribbon cut into about 4 in. pieces Glue or glue gun and sticks Sharpies – black and orange

Directions:1. Color the flame on the candle orange2. Glue “headband” to tea light3. Glue the pom pom to each side of the tea light covering the ends of the headband4. Attach the ribbon in a loop fashion onto the back of the ornament centering it in the middle of the ear

muffs (optional)5. Glue near the top and the bottom of the tea light6. Draw a snowman face on the front with a sharpie!

Scratch Off Valentine Day Cards - February 2017Materials Needed:

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cardstock paper Card template* (found on Pinterest) white or light colored crayon acrylic paint dishwashing soap measuring spoons paint brush pen dixie cup stir stick (You can use a q-tip, the paint brush, or whatever to stir)

Directions:1. Design a Valentine Day card using cardstock as the base. Make sure there are word bubbles in the design.2. Write a message using a regular pen inside the word bubble.3. HEAVILY color over the word bubble with the white crayon. You can color match the crayon to the paint

color if you wish.4. Mix 2 parts acrylic paint with 1 part dishwashing soap (I used Dawn) and stir. A little goes a long way. (I

used 2 tablespoons of paint to 1 tablespoon of soap)5. Apply a heavy coat of paint over the crayoned word bubble. It works best to daub on the paint rather

than brushing it on.6. Let dry.

Give the Valentine Day card to a friend or relative. Include a shiny penny with instructions to “scratch off the paint on the word bubble to find the hidden message.”

Waterless Snow GlobesMaterials Needed:

Glass or plastic jar with lid Artificial snow* Small decorative items to put inside the jar** Glue gun or strong glue Ribbon (optional) Spray paint (optional) white and color of your choice Risers- bottle cap, pink erasers, etc (use your imagination)

*Any type of artificial snow will work as there is no water inside the jar.(Eco-friendly snow will dissolve in water.)** I purchased small figurines and some bottle brush trees in the trim a tree department at the local Wal-Mart and Michael’s Craft Store. I suggest you take your jar and lid with you to the store.Instructions:

1. Do a “dry run” by placing your decorative pieces on the lid of the jar. Screw the jar on the upside down lid. This will tell you whether the opening of your jar is large enough for the decorations you have selected.

2. Prepare the jar by removing the label and any glue residue.3. Spray paint the lid the color of your choice or at the end of your project cover with decorative tape or

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4. You will need to place your items on a “riser” so that the items are above the screw threads of the jar. The risers can be anything that is glue-able and preferably paintable.

5. Glue the riser to the inside of the jar lid.6. Glue your items to the riser.7. Pour a small amount of artificial snow in the jar.8. Carefully screw the lid onto the jar and turn upside down. At this point decide if you need to add more

snow or maybe take some out.9. Place decorative ribbon around edge of jar and glue in place (optional).

Notes: Get creative in what you put in the jar. Photos, sea shells or whatever fits in the jar. If you want to make a true snow globe with water inside make sure everything inside the jar is

waterproof.o Test your items by placing them in a bowl of water for a couple of hours and see if any of the

color runs or the item starts to dissolve.o After placing the snow in the jar add water with a few drops of glycerin and screw the lid on.o Seal with waterproof glue (E6000 works well) and let dry.o Warning: I have never made a water filled snow globe. The directions are what I found on

Pinterest.

Decoupage HangersMaterials Needed:

Wooden hanger- jacket or pants/skirt "pretty paper” – scrapbook paper 12×12 or OLD book or atlas pages Scissors Pencil Matte Mod Podge & foam brush Sandpaper

Instructions:1. Trace each side of the hanger on the right side of the “pretty” paper.2. Cut out, cutting slightly inside the pencil lines.3. Lay the paper on top of the hanger and trim any edges necessary to make the paper an exact fit to the

hanger.4. Lightly sand the front & back of the hanger.5. Wipe with a very slightly damp cloth to remove any sawdust. With the foam brush, apply a thin layer of

Mod Podge on one side of the hanger.6. Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the back of the “pretty” paper.7. Lay the pretty paper on top of the hanger and smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles immediately.8. Paint the hanger with Mod Podge and let dry.9. Apply 2-3 more coats letting it dry completely in between coats.

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10. Repeat the above directions to cover the other side of the hanger.

Book Page BottlesMaterials Needed:

Clean dry empty glass bottle with the labels removed Rustoleum spray paint-gloss white or any color of your choosing Old newspaper or drop cloth to provide protection from over spray OLD book or atlas to cut up for crafting Modg Podge, foam brush Pen or marker Scissors Spray sealer (optional)

Instructions:1. Prepare the chosen bottle for spray painting by-

o Remove label and ALL glue residues left on the glass-very important!o Wash and dry the bottle.

2. Put down the work surface protection and spray paint the bottle with the gloss white. Several light coats work best, letting the bottle dry in between each coat. Let the bottle dry.

3. Decide what you want to decoupage on the bottle.o The shape can be traced from a book, a cookie cutter, etc. or drawn free hand. It should be a

simple shape with a nice silhouette.4. Choose a page from an OLD book that you like the words or script.5. Draw free hand or trace the chosen image onto the book page and cut out.

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6. Before applying the Mod Podge make sure the shape fits the bottle and it’s placement on the bottle is pleasing to your eye. Adjust the size or amount of detail to the shape at this time.

7. Using the foam brush spread some Mod Podge on the bottle where the shape will be applied.8. Paint the back of the shape with Mod Podge and apply to the bottle making sure to smooth out any air

bubbles or wrinkles while it is still wet.9. Apply 2 or 3 more coats of Mod Podge to the bottle letting each coat dry completely before applying the

next one.o At this point you can either use the bottle as is or spray it with sealer to give it that little extra

protection.Notes:

A variation on the above craft would be to use colored glass bottles and not spray paint them. Just decoupage the old book page shape onto the glass and follow the rest of the directions. The Mod Podge will dry clear or almost clear.

Choose a bottle with an interesting shape-consider wine bottles, pickle jars, spaghetti sauce jars or whatever else catches your eye. Just remember to make the shape to be applied to the bottle fit the size of the bottle. Enjoy.

Book Page Ornament Balls Merry Christmas !

The ornaments below would make great Christmas gifts for the book lover on your Christmas list. Change the book pages to sheet music and you have the perfect gift for the music lover on your list. A hint for all you last minute people out there is to leave enough time for the ornament to dry before you wrap them.

Materials Needed: Clear plastic or glass ornament balls (purchase at any craft store) ModPodge and foam brush Pages torn from an OLD book or atlas Larger block of thick Styrofoam and several pens or pencils (optional) Scissors (optional)

Instructions:1. Have the block of Styrofoam and pens handy for use in drying the balls.2. Place one pen into the Styrofoam near the edge but not too close.3. Tear the page from the OLD book or atlas into small pieces.

a. Using scissors will create a clean cut edge.4. Just using the tip of the scissors snip the edge of the book page once each side or so5. So when you put the flat paper against the curved ball they will overlap slightly and lay flat.6. Carefully remove the loop and metal cap at the top of the ball and set aside.

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7. Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to both the ball and the back of 1 piece of paper.8. Place the paper on the ball and smooth out any air bubbles or wrinkles making sure the piece

lays flat against the ball.9. Apply one thin coat of Modg Podge over the new paper.10. Continue adding pieces of paper until the entire ball is covered.11. Make sure that the stem at the top of the ball is also covered.12. Turn the ball upside down and place on the pencil sticking in the Styrofoam. This will allow the ball to dry

without sticking to anything.13. Apply 2 or 3 additional coats of ModPodge to the ornament letting it dry completely in between coats.14. Repeat the entire process all over again with the next ornament.15. Be careful when you stick the second pen into the Styrofoam that you allow enough room in between so

that the balls do not touch each other.16. After completely dry, replace the metal loop and hook.17. Tie a ribbon around the stem for decoration.18. Wrap in tissue paper and present Christmas morning !

Options: Instead of using little squares of paper you can cut the paper into strips approx. ½” wide.

o Center the strips at the bottom of the ball and smooth up both sides of the ball.o Coat with ModPodge as directed above.o Continue adding strips until the entire ball is covered.

Use sheet music or atlas pages instead of book pages.

Santa Hat ConesThese cute little Santa hats would make a nice surprise hanging on a doorknob of someone special. Make a few, hang them on the doorknob, ring the doorbell and run!Materials Needed:

One 12 x 12 piece of red scrapbook paper (sturdier is better)(both sides should be red) Several cotton balls 12” to 15” length of ribbon Stapler Tape (double sided works best but regular is ok) Glue Assorted little pieces of wrapped candy

Instructions:1. Cut a 9” circle from the red paper.

a. You can trace a plate from the kitchen instead of drawing a circle freehand. (Mine ended up being 10” wide.)

2. Fold the circle in half and gently crease the fold. Cut along this line making 2 half circles. 3. Roll one of the papers into a cone and either tape, glue or staple the cone together.4. Tie a knot at each end of the ribbon. Re-tie the knot once or twice more on top of the original knot.5. Place one end of the ribbon on the inside of the cone near the top edge with the knotted end pointing to

the tip of the cone. Staple over the ribbon. The knot will keep the ribbon from slipping out. 6. Repeat the process directly on the opposite side of the cone with the remaining end of the ribbon.

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7. Glue cotton balls around the outside top of the cone forming the “cuff” of Santa’s hat.8. Glue a cotton ball to the tip of the hat.9. Fill with assorted wrapped candies and hang on a doorknob or cabinet knob. 10. Take the other part of the circle and repeat the whole process all over again.11. Tie a ribbon around the top of the ornament ball.

Photo Book Marks

Materials Needed: Photos in specified pose Scissors Hand held hole punch ¼”Ribbon (approximately 10 inches per bookmark) Clear contact paper

Instructions:

1. Take a photo of a friend or relative in a pose that looks like they are hanging from the monkey bars or hanging onto a rope with their hands over their head.

2. Print the photo.3. Cut away the entire background of the photo leaving only 1/8 – ¼” around the person.4. Cut 2 pieces of clear contact paper wider and longer than the photo.5. Peel away the backing from 1 of the pieces of contact paper.6. Place the photo on the sticky side of the contact paper.7. Press down only on the photo smoothing out any air bubbles that might be trapped.8. Take the other piece of contact paper, remove the backing and place over the photo already stuck to the

first piece of contact paper.9. Be very careful to smooth the contact paper so no bubbles or wrinkles appear in the finished product. If

needed the contact paper can be lifted very gently and re-positioned.10. Cut off the extra contact paper around the photo leaving approximately ¼”.

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11. Punch a hole between the hands and the person’s head on the picture.12. Fold the ribbon in half and thread the folded end from the front of the photo to the back through the hole

punched in the photo.13. Thread the cut ends through the loop and carefully tighten the ribbon.14. Your ”person” is ready to mark your place in a book.

Happy Reading!

Paper Hearts Say February and everyone thinks of hearts and romance so here are 2 projects to make to share with friends and family. As always, please send us a photo of your project or post us a comment. P.S. We here at McCord are excited about this summers’ reading program. There will be programs for all ages and even a craft project or two for you guys. Details to be revealed later in the school year.

Materials Needed: Paper-book pages, scrapbook paper, atlas pages, etc. Length of thread, ribbon or floss Decorative brads or staple Scissors and/or paper cutter Ruler

Instructions:

1. Taking the paper you have chosen, cut it into 1 inch wide strips at least 8 inches long. 2. You will need - 2 strips each 4” long, 5” long, 6” long, 7” long, and finally 8” long3. Cut a 12” length of cord (or whatever you have chosen to use as your hanger) and tie the ends in a knot.4. Make 2 piles of paper strips with each pile having one strip of each size, shortest being on the top and

longest on the bottom of the pile.5. Sandwich the hanging loop between the 4” strips and staple the entire pile together making sure to staple

the loop with the papers.a. The hanging cord MUST hang downward. It will be hidden by the paper strips. This will be the

bottom of the heart.

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6. Loop each strip of paper up to the top until all the strips have been gathered together (each side separately) Make sure all the paper edges are even and then staple.

7. Hang and enjoy. Experiment with different papers. You will get a nostalgic look using book pages while an old atlas will give an entirely different look. Scrapbook papers will allow you to personalize the heart to the person receiving it. You can also change the length of the strips to make a larger heart. Measure the starting strip and make each subsequent strip 1” longer creating the same number of strips as above but just longer.

Decorative CandlesMaterials Needed:

Pillar candles (fat, round ones) Wax paper Hair dryer Decorative napkin or markers and white tissue paper

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of tissue paper slightly smaller than the candle.2. Decorate the tissue paper with markers. Keep the picture simple as the tissue will tear easily.

a. A decorative napkin can also be used. Make sure to separate the layers of the napkin. 3. Keep the decorative layer and throw away the rest. Make sure the napkin is cut slightly smaller than

the candle.4. Cut a piece of wax paper slightly larger than the candle. 5. Wrap the “picture” around the candle. 6. Wrap the wax paper around the candle on top the “picture” using the extra length of wax paper as a

handle of sorts. 7. Turn on the hair dryer to the hottest setting and keeping the hair dryer as close as possible to the candle

heat the wax paper. a. As the wax melts, the tissue paper will become part of the candle. You will be able to see a

change in color as it heats. The entire candle needs to be that “melted wax paper color” color to be done.

8. Carefully pull back the wax paper.

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Your candle is ready to give. The candle will be burn just like any other candle.

Book Page Snowflakes A new year…...a new craft.

I love snow and if I can’t have Nature-made snow then I guess I’ll have to make my own. Included are instructions to make book page snowflakes, crystal snowflakes and window cling snowflakes. Remember…..no two snowflakes are the same! Send us some pictures of your crafts so we can publish them on the website. Thanks, Kathy Materials Needed:

Pages from an old, discarded book Scissors Pencil Sewing or nylon thread

Instructions:

1. Remove single page from discarded book and square the page.a. I recommend paper to be either 4”, 5” or 6” square.

2. Fold paper in half creating a triangle.3. Fold paper in half one more time keeping the triangle shape.4. With the point of the triangle facing down, fold the right side of the paper to the left and crease the fold

keeping the point of the triangle as it was and the right point of the triangle above the straight edge of the paper.

5. Repeat the process and fold the left side over to the right and crease. Both sides should be the same size.

6. This will take a little bit of practice. Just unfold and try again until you get the hang of it.

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7. Turn over the folded paper and cut off the points along the top straight edge of the original triangle. a. You should have a very neat triangle with all edges matching up.

8. Having the open edge of the folded paper on the right, trace your design onto the paper.9. Keeping the paper tightly folded cut out the snowflake design.10. Carefully unfold and flatten either between 2 heavy books or by carefully ironing with a dry iron.11. Hang using thread (sewing or nylon thread) in a window or place of your choice.

Borax crystal snowflakes

Important note: Keep 20 Mule Team Borax out of reach of children and pets. Use caution when handling boiling water and Borax. Adult supervision suggested. Label any containers containing Borax

To make 2 crystal snowflakes you will need:

Materials Needed: Borax (I recommend 20 Mule Team Borax which I bought at Wal-Mart) 2 pencils or chopsticks to hold the snowflakes suspended. 2 wide mouth jars or other large containers Hot water (water from a coffee maker or boil on stove top or in a microwave) 5 pipe cleaners (to make 2 snowflakes) (color of pipe cleaner will show through)

Instructions: 1. Leave 2 pipe cleaners long and cut 3 in half. (You will have 6 little pieces and 2 long pieces.)2. Take 3 little pipe cleaner halves and twist them 3 times.3. Fan them out to form a snowflake4. Add a long pipe cleaner piece by twisting its end to the middle of the snowflake.5. This you will use to hang the snowflake from the pencil or chopstick into the jar.6. Place the pipe cleaner shape in the dry jar to make sure nothing touches the sides of the jar. 7. Trim the edges of the pipe cleaners if they touch the jar sides because it they do touch the jar sides

when the crystals form the pipe cleaners will attach themselves to the jar.8. Remove pipe cleaners. 9. Fill the jar with tap water to determine how much hot water you will need in order to completely cover

your pipe cleaner shape in the next step.

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10. In a separate dish measure 3 Tablespoons of Borax for each 1 cup of water. Set aside.11. Heat the water to near boiling and pour into your container.12. Slowly add the Borax to the hot water. It will fizz and bubble at first. 13. Continue adding the Borax until all has been added. Stir well.14. Secure your snowflake to your pencil or stick making sure it doesn't touch the sides OR the bottom of the

jar.15. Let the jar sit for a minimum of 24 hours for the crystals to form.16. Once satisfied the crystals have stopped forming, remove the snowflake from the liquid and place on a

paper towel to dry17. Empty the containers of Borax water down the sink drain. Soak and then rinse the containers to remove

as much of the crystal residue as you can before putting them in the dishwasher.18. The hotter the water the better when removing the left over crystals from the container.19. Hang and enjoy.

Crystal shapes can be wrapped in tissue for long term storage.

Glow in the Dark Crystal Snowflakes

Materials Needed: Same as the Borax snowflake printed above Glow-Away washable paint (available at AC Moore or Michael’s in Erie) Paint brush or cotton swabs (used to apply glow in the dark paint)

Instructions:1. Paint pipe cleaners with glow in the dark paint and let dry a minimum of 15-30 minutes.2. Bend into desired shape and continue with the Borax Snowflake directions printed above.

I personally have not tried the glow in the dark snowflakes option but wanted to offer it to you in case you are feeling adventuresome and wanted to try it. PLEASE let me know how it turns out if you try it.

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Snowflake Window ClingsMaterials Needed:

Puffy paint (I like the glittery kind.) Plastic ziploc-type bag Snowflake template or other design Flat, smooth, moveable surface such as a cookie sheet, cutting board, etc.

Instructions:1. Place template or pattern to be traced on flat surface referred to above and tape corners down.2. Cut plastic bag along seams, lay flat over template and tape down.3. Shake the bottle of paint making sure that the paint is completely mixed and has not separated.4. Using the puffy paint, trace the lines of your pattern.5. This will take some practice to know how hard to squeeze the paint bottle, where to start & stop each

line, etc. Try overlapping the lines instead of starting & stopping when crossing an existing line. a. Thicker lines make the window cling easier to peel and stick or remove but will also add some

additional drying time. Move board with snowflake on it to a place where it can sit undisturbed for 24 hours and let it dry.

b. Drying time depends on how thick the lines are. If you touch the paint to see if it is dry your fingers will leave marks in the paint for everyone to see.

6. Carefully peel the snowflake away from the plastic bag and gently apply to window.7. Enjoy!

To remove from the window carefully lift an outer edge of the window cling and peel slowly until completely off the window. Store between 2 layers of plastic and store flat.

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Magazine TreesHope you enjoy making these crafts. Remember each hand crafted item is unique and should not look like it came off an assembly line. Don’t forget to email the library a photo of your creations!

Materials Needed: Mail order or “junk” catalog or magazine (more pages the better) Scrap of yellow paper Toothpick Glue (optional) “Decorations” such as small buttons, sequins, etc. (optional)

Instructions:1. Place magazine in front of you with the spine to the left.

The cover can be removed or left in place. 2. Fold the cover same as the other pages.3. Holding the upper right corner of the first page, fold the top edge of the page to the spine of the

magazine, keeping it tight against the spine.4. Crease the fold.5. Taking the folded page in your right hand, fold it to the spine of the magazine as you did the first time and

crease. The bottom of the page will extend beyond the edge.

6. Fold the triangle up towards the book and crease the fold.7. Unfold and tuck the triangle piece up inside the folded page creating a flat bottom so the tree will stand.*

*You can cut off the bottom triangle of paper with a scissors if you prefer.8. Cut out 2 identical stars from scrap paper.9. Glue one star to a toothpick and then glue the other star to the same toothpick (hiding the toothpick).10. Insert into the top of the tree.

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11. Display your tree flat against the wall or make a second tree of similar size and display them back to back. If necessary, paperclip the bottoms together or glue the covers to each other.

Notes:By using a book instead of the catalog you will get an entirely different look. Try both!You must remove the cover if using a hard cover book.Your tree can be decorated by gluing sequins, small buttons or even skinny little garland. Use your

imagination!

Square Cut Winter Trees Materials Needed: OLD book or newspaper Bamboo skewer, sharpened pencil or maybe a chop stick (trunk) Scraps of corrugated cardboard or card stock Cork, small cardboard gift box, styrofoam piece, etc (base of tree) Yellow marker Tape or glue Scissors (decorative edge scissors, pinking shears or straight cut scissors)(MAKE SURE YOU USE PAPER SCISSORS-NOT FABRIC CUTTING SCISSORS)

Instructions:1. Cut out a template for each size square needed from scrap cardstock.

a. Make squares measuring 1, 1½, 2, 2 ½, 3, 3 ½, 4, 4 ½, 5, 5 ½ and 6 inches square.2. Using anywhere from 10 to 30 pieces of paper (book page or newspaper) cut a set of squares using each

size template.a. (The more pieces of paper used the fuller the tree.)

3. From scrap cardboard or cardstock cut 1 square slightly smaller than each of the squares of book page.4. Using the tip of the scissors carefully put a hole in the center of each cardboard square.5. Decide on what is to be used for the base of the tree and place a hole in the center just large enough for

the “trunk” of the tree to fit snugly. If using the cardboard gift box, you might have to add some weight to the box for stability.

6. Place the skewer in the base.7. Place a piece of cardboard on the skewer and then one at a time add the 6” pieces of book page until all

of that size is used.8. Rotate or twist the pages once all of that size is on the skewer.9. Using a slightly smaller piece of cardboard repeat the above directions using the next size smaller book

pages.

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10. Keep adding cardboard and book pages until all are placed on the skewer.a. (Make sure that the cardboard is cut smaller than the book pages so it does not show.)

11. Color 2 scraps of book page yellow.12. Trace and cut out 2 identical sized stars from the yellow paper.13. Check the height of the “tree”. Cut off any excess height, remembering to leave enough skewer to attach

the star to.14. Glue or tape the 2 stars to the top of the skewer.

Cinnamon Dough OrnamentsPLEASE check with Mom before starting this recipe. Everything washes up easily if done right away.

Materials Needed: 1 cup applesauce 4 oz. cinnamon plus some extra 2 T. white liquid glue Wooden spoon Rolling pin Cookie cutters ( use cutters that are an outline of the shape wanted) Drinking straw Cookie sheet Wax paper or parchment paper (optional) Skinny ribbon (approximately 6” per ornament)

Instructions:1. In a large mixing bowl carefully add half the cinnamon, the applesauce and glue.2. Using the wooden spoon mix slowly as not to stir up a cinnamon cloud.3. Mix in remaining cinnamon, scraping the sides and the bottom of the bowl.

a. Once it is fairly stiff, use your hands to finish mixing the dough.4. Quickly wash your hands and completely dry them.5. Place dough on –piece of wax or parchment paper OR sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on the Countertop.6. Roll the dough out to approximately ¼ ‘’ thickness or a little less.

a. If the dough starts to stick to the rolling pin, sprinkle a little cinnamon onto the rolling pin 7. Push the cookie cutters completely through the dough and wiggle them just a little bit.8. Remove the cut outs to a cookie sheet 9. Take remaining scraps of dough and mush back into a ball, roll flat and cut out more shapes.10. Make a hole in the top of the cut out by pushing a straw end into the dough. 11. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

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12. “Cook” cut outs for 1 to 1 ½ hours.13. Either remove ornaments from the oven and let cool or simply leave in the oven to cool.14. When completely cool thread a piece of ribbon thru the hole, tie the ends and hang on the tree.

THESE ORNAMENTS ARE NOT EDIBLE!

Birdseed OrnamentsIngredients Needed:

½ cup water 1 Tablespoon unflavored gelatin (1 envelope of .25 oz. equals 1 skinny Tablespoon) 3 Tablespoons corn syrup ¾ cup flour 4 cups birdseed mix (with or without sunflower seeds)

Materials Needed: Open backed cookie cutters Cooking spray (PAM or any other brand will work) Parchment paper or waxpaper Larger cookie sheet Large bowl for mixing birdseed and flour Medium to large pot for on top of the stove and a wooden spoon Straws (to create hole in ornament) Scissors Ribbon or twine Tape (masking or scotch)

Directions:1. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.2. Cut straws into 1-2 inch lengths3. Heat water, gelatin, and corn syrup together over low heat

o No need to boil4. Mix flour and birdseed together in large bowl5. Remove from stove and slowly add birdseed mix to gelatin mixture in cooking pot

o Stir well6. Spray the inside of the cookie cutters with non-stick spray & put back on cookie sheet.7. Using a regular teaspoon, spoon birdseed mixture into cookie cutter surrounding the piece of straw.

o Make sure that the bird seed it tight up around the straw.

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8. Leave straw in place.9. Press down on the mix making sure there are no air pockets and the seed fills the entire cookie cutter.10. Continue filling the other cookie cutters until you run out of birdseed11. As the birdseed mixture sits it will harden and you can gently remove both the cookie cutter and the straw

piece after about 5-10 minutes.12. Let dry for several hours and then turn over and repeat the drying.13. Cut string or twine 12” or so and tape both ends.14. Thread both ends through the hole and thread back through the loop formed on the other side of the

cookie cutter. Gently snug it.15. Cut the taped ends off and throw away.16. Hang from a tree branch and wait for the birds to discover their new treats.17. Try to hang the birdseed cake where the birds will have a place to sit while eating and feel protected.

No-Sew Sock Penguin

Materials needed: 1 black sock (I used men’s socks) 1 sock in color or pattern for the hat (I used children’s socks) Rice (will need 4 or 5 cups per penguin) rubber bands (or thread) white and orange felt ribbons tacky glue black sharpie Scissors (make sure they are sharp!)

Directions:1. Start by filling the black sock with rice (you’ll need a nice amount of rice).2. When you are happy with the amount of rice and the rough shape of the soon to be sock penguin tie a

rubber band at the top. If you use a sock with arch support you may be able to skip the rubber band.3. Now take another rubber band and place it just above the middle of the sock, to separate the body and

the You will probably have to shape the body a little with your hands.4. Cut the excess sock. You can secure the top by adding some glue from the glue gun.5. Cut a white oval shape (measure it against the body to get things right) out of white felt.6. Glue it on the sock with tacky glue Cut a small beak out of orange felt and glue it onto the head. Draw two

black eyes with a black marker.7. Add ribbon to make a scarf (Glue down ribbon if desired)8. Lastly cut one colorful sock (at the middle). Roll it up a little bit to get the hat shape and place on top of

the penguin. (You can glue the “Hat band” for a cleaner look) Notes: You can make a lot of variation just by changing the hat. One penguin I used the toe of the sock and another I used the left over leg.

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Ribbon of Cheerios Bird Feeder Materials Needed:

Cheerios (plain is healthier for the birds) Ribbon-narrow works best Scotch tape -optional

Directions:1. Cut a length of narrow ribbon about 2 feet long.2. Cut the ribbon on the diagonal or tightly roll a piece of tape around the end of the ribbon. This will help

threading the ribbon thru the hole in the Cheerios.3. Thread lots of Cheerios onto the ribbon.4. Tie a knot at the bottom of the ribbon preventing the Cheerios from sliding off. Leave about a 3”-4” tail on

the ribbon.5. Take the Cheerio string outside and tie it to a branch of a tree. If possible tie the “Ribbon of Cheerios” to a

branch where there are several other branches for the birds to sit on while munching on the Cheerios.6. When the cereal is all gone simply untie the string, bring it in the house and refill.

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