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Holiday Crafts #2
Holiday Crafts #2
>>This was originally just an Angel Pin, but I changed it to be green for
>>Girl Scouts. It could easily be changed to any color desired.
>>
>>Green Angel Pin
>>(rated 3 stars out of a 1-3 star rating system, 1 star being easiest)
>>
>>Materials: Five 2 5/8-inch toothpicks
>> Embroidery floss: Green (dress), pink (arms), beige (skin tone),
>>yellow (hair)
>> 10-inch length gold tinsel stem
>> 1 ½-inch pin back
>> scissors
>> ruler
>> pencil
>> glue.
>>
>>Instructions:
>>1. With help from an adult, cut off and throw away 5/8 inch from each
>>end of one toothpick. Use a pencil to make a mark 5/8 inch from one
>>end. This is the body. Set aside. Use two more toothpicks to make the
>>legs. Cut off and throw away 5/8 inch from one end of each. For the
>>arms, use the remaining two toothpicks. Cut off and throw away 1 ¾
>>inches from one end of each.
>>2. Glue one leg toothpick to each side of the body, with the pointed
>>ends even with the pencil mark on the body toothpick. Apply a dot of
>>glue to the pencil mark on the body, and place the end of the green
>>floss into the glue. Wrap the floss around the toothpicks, row after
>>row, working your way down. Stop wrapping ½ inch from the end of the
>>legs. Cut the floss, and glue the end in the back.
>>3. With the pink floss, use the gluing and wrapping method from Step 2
>>to completely wrap each arm. Glue the arms to the sides of the body,
>>lining up the top of each with the top of the white floss. To make the
>>shoulders, start wrapping the green floss just above the pencil mark,
>>stopping about ¼ inch below the mark. (It will cover the tops of the
>>arms.) Cut the floss and glue the end in the back.
>>4. To make the head, wrap beige (skin tone) floss around the top of the
>>body toothpick. Continue making layers, working rows up to the top
>>until the head is approximately 3/8-inch thick. Cut the floss, and glue
>>the end in the back. For hair, cut eight 4-inch lengths of yellow (hair
>>color) floss. Align the ends, then fold the lengths in half. Apply
>>glue to the top of the head and place the folded middles in the glue,
>>covering the top and back of the head with floss. Trim hair to the same
>>length all around. Use the trimmed floss to make short bangs and glue
>>in place.
>>5. For the halo, cut a 1-inch length of tinsel stem and wrap it around
>>a pencil. Remove and glue to the top of the head. Use the remaining
>>tinsel stem for the wings. Shape the tinsel stem into a "butterfly
>>wing" shape. Make two. Glue the wings to the back of the angel.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Craft Title -- Ribbon Ornaments
>>Age Level -- Juniors and up
>>Contr Council -- Singing Sands
>>
>>Materials -- balloons
>> white glue or craft fabric stiffener
>> narrow ribbon or lace
>>
>>Procedure --
>>Blow up balloons to 3-4" diameter, tie ends in knots. If using white
>>glue, mix with equal amount of water in small bowl. Gently pull ribbon
>>or lace through glue mixture or fabric stiffener. Wrap ribbon randomly
>>around balloon, leaving open spaces to form lace effect. Let dry 2-3
>>hours.
>>Puncture balloon, gently peel and pull it from the ribbon through the
>>open
>>spaces. For hanging, attach loop of ribbon to one end.
>>
>>Cautions/Special Notes -- Cover table surfaces and floor with newspaper
>>or old vinyl tablecloth or shower curtain liner for easier cleanup.
>>Keep balloons SMALL for good tree ornaments. My troop had a great time
>>with this when they were 5th grade Juniors.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Craft Title -- Edible Cookie Ornaments
>>Age Level -- Brownies and up
>>Contr Council -- Singing Sands
>>
>>Materials Vanilla frosting
>> sprinkles
>> food coloring
>> ring-shaped cookies
>> ring-shaped fruit-flavored candy
>> red string licorice or ribbon
>> small clean paintbrushes
>>
>>Procedure --
>>Place frosting in bowl, add desired color and blend well. Place cookie
>>on flat surface. Lightly outline center hole with frosting. Place
>>ring-shaped candy over frosting, pressing lightly and matching center
>>openings. Decorate rest of cookie with frosting and sprinkles. Let
>>dry. Insert licorice or ribbon loop through hole in each cookie, for
>>hanging.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Craft Title -- Christmas Ornaments
>>Age Level -- Brownies and up
>>Contr Council -- Singing Sands
>>
>>Materials Red and green fun foam
>> clear-drying glue
>> glitter
>> sequins
>> small Christmas cookie cutters (trees, bells, stars, etc)
>> self-stick magnetic strips
>> hole puncher
>> red and green ribbon.
>>
>>Procedure
>>Trace cookie cutter shapes on foam. Cut out shapes. Apply glue,
>>sprinkle with glitter and sequins. Let dry. Punch hole at top, insert
>>ribbon loop for hanging.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: gum drop christmas tree
>> AGE LEVEL: any age
>> CONTRIBUTOR: tag7079
>> COUNCIL: Great Rivers Girl Scout Concil
>>
>> MATERIALS:Strafoam cone
>> 1 bag of gum grops
>> box of tooth picks
>>
>> PROCEDURE:stick toothpick in bottom of gum drop and the other end of
>>tooth pickninto cone. start at the bottom and go around in a circle
>>towards the top. when finished will look like a christmas
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES: if you start at the top is gets top heavy and
>>falls over when trying to make it.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Candy Cane Candle Holder
>>AGE LEVEL: Juniors & up
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Delores Dean
>>COUNCIL: GSCNC
>>
>>MATERIALS: 5 or 6 red and white candy canes
>> tall candle (white or red)
>> hot
>> glue gun
>> wire rimmed ribon
>>
>>PROCEDURE: Hot glue candy canes upside down to the lower side of the
>>candle (with the "hook" of the candy cane resting on the table (or other
>>covered flat surface). Tie ribbon around the lower half and arrange
>>bow.
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES: Hot glue gun use should be closely supervised.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Craft Title: Reindeer Pin
>>Age Level: Daisys & Up
>>Contributor: Sherry Askew
>>Council: Pines of Carolina / North Carolina
>>
>>Materials: one dark brown 12 inch long chenille stem or pipe cleaner
>> one red 12 inch long chenille, glitter or tinsel stem
>> one red 1/2" acrylic or tinsel pom-pom
>> 2 5mm wiggle eyes
>> one 3/4 inch pin-back
>> glue gun and glue stick
>> pencil
>>
>>Procedure:
>>Head: Place a pencil across the center of the dark brown pipe cleaner
>>or chenille stem and bend in half, forming a round even bend around the
>>pencil. Measure 2 inches up from bend and twist.
>>
>>Ears: Use the pencil as before to bend each end of pipecleaner or
>>chenille stm inwards. Twist ends together, hiding them behind twist at
>>the top of head.
>>
>>Antlers: Use the pencil as before to bend a red chenille, glitter or
>>tinsel stem in half, forming a v-shape.
>>
>>Glue antlers behing twist of reindeer's head.
>>
>>Finishing: Glue on a red pom-pom for reindeer's nose and two wiggle
>>eyes. Glue a pinback behind the eyes.
>>
>>Cautions / Special Notes: Replace the pin back with a small magnet to
>>make a fridgie or attach the reindeer to a small barrette and wear him
>>in your hair!
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Crackers
>>AGE LEVEL: Probably 10 upwards
>>CONTRIBUTER: Kim Dobson
>>COUNCIL: Whiteknights District, Abbey Division, Reading, Berkshire,
>>England
>>
>>MATERIALS: A pice of crepe paper - 30.5cm x 17cm with the grain running
>> the length of the paper.
>> A piece of tissue paper 28cm x 15cm
>> A snap (available from many craft stores)
>> A motto or message
>> A present or filling
>> Stiffening card 15cm x 9cm
>> 2 pieces of plastic pipe or other suitable former, both 3.7cm in
>>diameter,
>> one 25cm long and the other 12.5cm long
>> Non toxic glue
>> Strong string
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>
>>Plan
>>1 ___________________________________
>>A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
>>
>>* __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
>>
>>B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
>>2 ___________________________________
>>
>>
>>TOP BOTTOM
>>
>>
>>X ___________________________________
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>3 ___________________________________
>>C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
>>
>>* __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
>>
>>D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
>>4 ___________________________________
>>
>>X = centre line
>>* = String Crease line
>>The distance between lines B and C is 25cm
>>
>>Transfer the plan to a piece of card. The measurements should be
>>accurate. Lay the crepe paper on the plan, then place the lining paper,
>>snap and motto on top. Lay the stiffening card in line with lines 2 and
>>3 on the plan. Spread a thin layer of glue along the crepe paper,
>>visible at the top edge. Put the longest piece of tubing on the card
>>then put the other piece on the paper to form a continuos tube. Roll the
>>crepe paper over the tubes, starting with the edge nearest to you. Make
>>sure you roll quite tightly and keep the tubes in line. Press down
>>firmly on the glued adge. Feel for the join in the shaping tubes and
>>line this up with line C on the plan. ease the shorter tube gently away
>>from the longer one until it sits on line D. Put a piece of string
>>around the crackers onthe string line. Pull tight. Push the tubes back
>>together again and give them a slight twist to even up the neck. Take
>>off the string and take out the shorter piece of tube. *Don't let the
>>longer piece of tube come out*. Put the present into the open end and
>>then lay the cracker back on the plan. Slide the shaping tube until it
>>reaches line A. Tie the neck with string as before, then remove the
>>shaping tube.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Calico Roses
>>AGE LEVEL: Juniors & Up
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Donna Haggerty
>>COUNCIL: Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley - Western New York State, USA
>>
>>MATERIALS:3 assorted pieces of calico 4" X 5" (1 piece for each rose)
>> Artificial rose leaves
>> Green floral tape
>> Round wooden toothpicks
>> Sprig of dried baby's breath
>> 1 16" piece of narrow ribbon
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>1. Cut 3 pieces of fabric 4" X 5".
>>2. Fold right sides together, and sew a 1/4" seam aong the 5" side to
>>form a tube.
>>3. Turn right side out.
>>4. Insert about 1" of the toothpick inside one end of the tube.
>>5. Gather the fabric around the toothpick and hold a rose leaf along
>>side the gathered fabric.
>>6. Tightly wrap the gathered fabric and rose leaf with green floral
>>tape.
>>7. Puff the rose out with your fingers and fold the top of the fabric
>>tube to the inside to form a rosebud.
>>8. Wrap the three roses and baby's breath with floral tape. Tie with a
>>ribbon.
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES: A single rose bud would make a very nice tray
>>favor for
>>a nursing home or for meals on wheels.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Hanging Apple Potpourri
>>AGE LEVEL: All
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Donna Haggerty
>>COUNCIL: Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley, western New York State, USA
>>
>>MATERIALS: Cortland apples
>> lemon juice
>> Bay Leaves
>> Dried Nuts
>> Dried Fruit
>> ABC Wooden Block
>> ribbon
>> burlap cording, string or jute
>> needles
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>Leader Preperation:**
>>1. Thinly slice Cortland apples crosswise
>>2. Dip apples in lemon juice; place on cookie sheet.
>>3. Bake slices in 250 degree oven for 3 hours or until dried.
>>4. Drill hole through abc block.
>>5. Drill holes through nuts.
>>
>>Girl Scout/Guide Preperation:
>>1. Thread string through a nut and tie knot.
>>2. Thread string through the abc block.
>>3. Thread string through the apples, fruit, bay leaves etc., alternating
>>as desired.
>>4. Tie Ribbon into a bow and tie on top of fruit.
>>5. Tie the top of the string into a loop for hanging purposes.
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES: ** Juniors and older girls can do this
>>preperation
>>themselves with adult supervision.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Popcorn Snowman
>>AGE LEVEL: Junior and Above
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Tammy Rice
>>COUNCIL: Circle T Girl Scout Council
>>
>>MATERIALS: 15 cups popped popcorn
>> 1 stick of butter or margarine
>> 2 - 10 oz. pkgs. marshmallows
>> Pretzel sticks
>> Raisins
>> Candy Corn
>> Mini jawbreakers
>> Gumdrops or red hots
>> Fruit leather or Fruit by the Foot
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>Put the popcorn in your largest mixing bowl and set aside. Melt the
>>butter in a non-stick saucepan over medium=low heat Add all the
>>marshmallows, stirring continually with a wooden spoon until they're
>>completely melted. Pour the mixure over the popcorn and stir to coat
>>evenly. As soon as the marshmallow is cool enough to touch, rub a
>>little butter in your hands and make popcorn balls (about one cup of
>>popcorn per ball). Build and decorate your snowmen on a sheet of waxed
>>paper. For each one, stack three popcorn balls atop each other. Push
>>pretzel stick arms into the sides the the middle popcorn ball. Add
>>raisins for eyes and a candy corn for a nose. Arrange a row of mini
>>jawbreakers into a broad grin. For buttons on the snowman's chest, use
>>gumdrops or red hots. If your popcorn balls aren't sticky enough to
>>hold the decorations, mix up a small batch of stiff white icing (add
>>water, a few drops at a time, to 1/4 cup confecioner's sugar and stir
>>until smooth) and use it to glue the candy in place. For snowmen's
>>scarves, cut rectangles out of fruit leather and fringe the ends and
>>wrap around neck.
>>
>>CAUTION: Depending on age of girls, sdult may want to supervise melting
>>of butter and marshmallows.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Golden Girl
>>AGE LEVEL: Juniors and above
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Tammy Rice
>>COUNCIL: Circle T Girl Scout Council
>>
>>MATERIALS: One- Lter Plastic Soda Bottle
>> White Glue
>> String
>> Gold Glitter
>> Small Gold Christmas Ball
>> Gold Tinsel
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>Cut the bottom off a one-liter plastic soda bottle and discard. Top
>>should be around 4 incles tall. Dip pieces of string into a white-glue
>>and water solution (it should be the consistency of thick cream) and
>>coil them around the entire bottle, starting at the bottom. Use more
>>string to cover the entire bottle in this manner. On a waxed
>>paper-lined cookie sheet, shape a long piece of glue-soaked string into
>>an outline of angel wings. Fill in the wings with dipped string coiled
>>into lacy patterns. Before the glue dries, liberally sprinkle glitter
>>on the body and wings. Once they're dry, glue the wings to the body.
>>For
>>the head, glue a gold Christmas ball, hook down, on the top of the
>>bottle. Crown the angel with a gold tinsel halo.
>>
>>CAUTION: Adult might want to cut plastic soda bottle.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Paper Reindeers
>>AGE LEVEL: Daisies and Brownies
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Donna Haggerty
>>COUNCIL:
>>
>>MATERIALS:brown & gray construction paper
>> scrapes of white & black construction paper (or
>>use wiggle eyes)
>> red pom poms
>> crayons
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>Trace each childs shoe onto brown paper and 2 hand outlines on the gray
>>paper. Cut out (little ones may need help with the cutting).
>>Glue hand outlines to the toe of the shoe cutout for antlers.
>>Use black and white paper to cut out and glue on eyes or glue on wiggle
>>eyes.
>>Glue on red pom pom nose and draw on a mouth.
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES: These could be made with fun foam or felt and
>>glued
>>onto a burlap backing to make a nice wallhanging for use as a gift for
>>the parents or grandparents. Fold the top of the burlap over, making a
>>casing, and glue. Add a dowel and a hanging cord. Be sure to write on
>>the date somewhere! Or, how about using fabric paints and making a
>>holiday apron for the leaders, using the girls hand and foot prints?
>>Use fingerprints for the nose and eyes, red paint for the nose and black
>>for the eyes. Use a fabric marker to draw on the mouth.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Handprint Elf Tree Ornaments
>>AGE LEVEL: Daisies and Brownies
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Donna Haggerty
>>COUNCIL: Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley, Western New York State, USA
>>
>>MATERIALS: Felt - green, red, pink,
>> wiggle eyes
>> fine line permanent marker - black
>> tacky glue
>> red pom poms
>> small jingle bells
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>Trace each girls hand onto green felt and cut out.
>>Cut out an oval of pink felt for the face, and glue into the palm of the
>>hand cutout. (The fingers of the hand cutouts are at the bottom.)
>>Cut out a red felt triangle for the hat and glue to the wrist section of
>>the hand cutout.
>>Glue on wiggle eyes and use marker to draw on a smile.
>>Fold the tip of the hat down and glue on a red pom pom.
>>Glue a small jingle bell to the tip of each finger.
>>Add a hanging loop to the top and write the date on the back.
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES: You may want an adult to cut out the felt pieces
>>if you
>>are doing this with very little girls.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Craft Title: Construction Paper Stockings
>>Age Level: Sparks and Brownies
>>Contributor: Karen Haffermehl
>>Council: Girl Guides of Saskatchewan, Northern Meadows Area
>>
>>Materials: Construction Paper
>> Glue
>> Cotton Balls
>> Glitter
>> Miscellaneous scrap materials
>> Scissors
>>
>>Procedure:
>>Cut a stocking out of construction paper. Brush some glue on the top
>>portion of the stocking and paste down some cotton balls, to give the
>>impression of the fur trim. Spread glue elsewhere on the stocking and
>>decorate with glitter and other decorations from the scraps of
>>materials.
>>Put names on if desired. punch a hole in the top and hang on the tree.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Craft Title: Paper Plate Wreath
>>Age Level: Sparks and Brownies
>>Contributor: Karen Haffermehl
>>Council: Girl Guides of Saskatchewan, Northern Meadows Area
>>
>>Materials: Paper plate
>> crayons
>> small pieces of felt, buttons, glitter, confetti, etc. scissors
>>
>>Procedure:
>>Cut the center out of the plate, using the outside ring for the wreath.
>>Color and decorate anywhere you choose.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>LAUNDRY SCOOP ORNAMENT
>>
>>AGE LEVEL: Juniors and up
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Martha Cadarette
>>COUNCIL: Tarheel Triad
>>
>>MATERIALS: Plastic laundry scoop from powdered laundry detergent
>> miniature figures, trees, etc. (I used small
>>wooden ornaments)
>> narrow 1/4" red ribbon
>> gold and/or silver spray paint
>> glue gun
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>
>>Punch hole in the handle of the scoop if it does not have one. Spray
>>scoop silver or gold, inside and out. Let dry. Hot glue two or three
>>figures in the bowl of the scoop. I put a figure and a tree. (Snowman,
>>angel or santa).
>>Make a small bow out of ribbon and glue to the top of the scoop bowl.
>>Thread a length of ribbon through the hold in the handle of the scoop
>>and tie to hang on tree.
>>
>>NOTES: You could glue a star on top instead of ribbon and maybe put
>>lace around the edge of the scoop bowl.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Pasta Ornaments
>>
>>Materials: Dried pasta
>> glue
>> ribbon or decorative cord.
>>
>>1) Arrange the pasta into interesting patterns and glue it together,
>>(omeone made the suggestion to die the pasta red and green first) using
>>the glue of your choice. Tacky glue works well, and it dries clear and
>>virtually invisible, even though you need a substantial
>>bead to hold two pieces together. Hot-glue is easy to apply and holds
>>the pieces very securely, but it tends to show if your're not careful.
>>2) Glue a ribbon hanger to the back of the ornament or tie it to a handy
>>portion.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Toy Soldier Tree Ornament
>>
>>Materials: 1 film canister (black)
>> 1 1/2" wooden ball
>> black construction paper
>> paint - black, red, pink (flesh), white
>> black glitter
>> tacky glue (optional- spray adhesive or glue gun)
>> 1/8" ribbon - 8" red, 3" black
>> 10" silver metallic thread
>> 3" red wrapping cord
>> 9mm gold jingle ball
>>toothpicks, paint brushes, scissors
>>
>>1. Cut a "visor" for hat out of black construction paper and glue to
>>film canister. Spread tacky glue ( or spray adhesive) on canister and
>>roll in glitter. Glue red cord over top of "visor" and around hat.
>>2. Paint wooden ball with PINK, let dry. Add facial features - two
>>small BLACK dots for eyes ( dip toothpick into WHITE for highlight) , 2
>>larger RED dots for cheeks - paint a fine line "U" for mouth and
>>inverted smaller u - "^" for nose.
>>3. Glue black ribbon on for "chin strap" going around ball where ears
>>would be.
>>4. Glue hat onto head. Add red ribbon bow at neck and glue bell in
>>center of bow.
>>5. Tie hanger from silver thread and punch small hole in center top of
>>hat and push knot into it and glue to secure.
>>
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>>
>>"Cork Gingerbread People"
>>
>>Matherials: Thin Corkboard material (Available in a roll from most craft
>>stores)
>> Gingerbread shaped Cookie Cutter
>> Fabric paints - lt and dark brown, red and ivory or white
>> optional - hole punch, strip magnets, curling ribbon or string
>>
>>1. Trace shape from cookie cutter and cut out.
>>2. With paints add details as follows:
>>WHITE: zigzag along arms and legs ( looks like the sewing notion -
>>rick-rack)
>>for "frosting"
>>DK BROWN - add "dot- dash - dot - dash " ( .__. _.__.__ )for border
>>around outer edge
>>LT BROWN - add facial details - eyes and smiley mouth
>>RED - add dots for cheeks - optional details are bow at neck, heart
>>For refrigerator magnets - glue on strip magnet to back
>>If you want to use as place settings / name tags - add TO: (name) on
>>chest area
>>Use a hole punch add top center for tying onto package /napkin / tree.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Craft title: Reindeer decoration
>>Age level: Daisys/Brownies
>>Contributor: Tina Harrison, Las Vegas, NV
>>Council: Frontier
>>
>>Materials: Brown or tan construction paper
>> felt or sheet foam
>> ribbon
>> black marker
>> red marker
>> craft glue. (could also use "googly eyes").
>>
>>Procedure:
>>Trace onto the paper (felt or foam sheet) and cut out one foot and both
>>hands (with finger's spread wide apart) . Place the foot with the toes
>>are pointing up (this will form the face of the reindeer), attach one
>>hand to each side of the widest part (forming the antlers). Glue
>>everything in place. Draw in eyes and a nose with the markers. Use the
>>ribbon to make a hanging loop. Be sure to date each decoration, in
>>addition to being
>>cute, these make an interesting way to remember just how small their
>>hands and feet were.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Dried Leaf Owl
>>AGE LEVEL: Brownies and Juniors
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Marilynn Barr
>>COUNCIL: Plymouth Bay, Mass.
>>
>>MATERIALS: Assortment of Dried Leaves
>> 8" X 12" piece of white cardboard
>> Glue
>> Glue Brush
>> Large Picture of an Owl.
>> optional adhesive picture hook
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>Dry the Leaves.
>>Trace a picture of the owl (or draw your own) on to the piece of
>>cardboard, using all the space available.
>>Place the leaves on your drawing, and keep rearranging them until you
>>have the picture just as you want it.
>>One by one glue each leaf on to your picture using different sizes and
>>shapes of leaves to make your picture interesting.
>>When dry attach optional adhesive picture hook to the back and hang.
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES: We are going to use this during a leader
>>daughter overnight for our service unit in November.
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Aerosol Can Ornaments
>>AGE LEVEL: 5-11
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Beth Fausnaugh
>>COUNCIL: GSC of the Nation's Capital
>>
>>MATERIALS: Plastic Aerosol Can Lids
>> Photograph (Small school photos work best)
>> Glue (I recommend a glue gun!)
>> Rickrack
>> Paint
>> Thin Ribbon
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>Paint the outside of the lid or decorate it however you wish.
>>Trim the photo until it is just larger than the inside ring of the lid.
>>Glue the photo to the inside ring
>>Trim the inside of the lid with rickrack
>>Turn the lid on it's side with the photo in an upright position.
>>Create a small loop from the ribbon and tie a bow in the end. (This
>>serves as the hanger)
>>Glue the bow end of the ribbon to the top of the lid.
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES:
>>
>>I did this craft as a child - we still have the ornament!
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------
>>
>>CRAFT TITLE: Candy Wreath
>>AGE LEVEL: 8-18
>>CONTRIBUTOR: Beth Fausnaugh
>>COUNCIL: GSC of the Nation's Capital
>>
>>MATERIALS: Small Wire Wreath Form
>> Individually wrapped hard candies
>> String
>> Wide Wired Edge Ribbon
>> Scissors
>>
>>PROCEDURE:
>>Hold the wreath form between your knees.
>>Knot one end of the string to the wreath form.
>>Make a small loop in the string.
>>Knot three candies in the loop and pull the string tight.(Tie the string
>>at one of the twists in the candy wrapper so that the candy is raised
>>off the wreath form.)
>>Continue with new loops and knots until candy almost covers the wreath
>>form.
>>Tie a large ribbon bow to the wreath form in the place you left
>>uncovered.
>>
>>CAUTIONS/SPECIAL NOTES:You may want to attach a small pair of scissors
>>to the wreath with some of the string. This invites people to snip off
>>a candy when they want one.
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