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- Magazine Holder- Cut the top off a cereal box. Halfway across the top, cut a 45 degree
angle down to the side of the box, across, and back up at the same angle. Lightly sand
with sandpaper. Paint the cereal box a uniform color and tie a ribbon around the box. Or,
use stamps to decorate. For sponge painting, simple cut out your preferred shape from a
sponge, such as a star or leaf, and use this to paint the box.
Recycled Newspaper Beads
Materials
Old newspapers
Large pot or metal bowl
Glue (Elmer’s or other liquid glue)
Sandpaper
A drill to make holes in the beads
Whatever string or ribbon you want to string the beads with
Leftover paint
Varnish
Directions
1. Grab a few newspapers before they make it to the bin or recycling basket. Try a couple
different papers for different colors. The Sunday comics might be interesting!
2. Rip the newspaper into small pieces in a large stock pot or metal bowl.
3. Cover the paper pieces with boiling water (easy if you have a kettle on hand).
4. Allow this mixture to sit for an hour or more, stirring occasionally.
5. Drain the water using a strainer or try to get as much water as possible out with the lid of
the pot.
6. With the paper back in the pot, add enough glue so that the mixture sticks together.
