1. Tissue Cherry-Blossom Tree

    Tissue Cherry-Blossom Tree
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    Crafty young gardeners know just how to make bare branches bloom in winter -- they just add tissue paper. Gather branches that have fallen outside; let dry, if necessary. Cut out 2-inch squares of pink tissue, pinch tightly in the middle to create blooms, and affix them to branches with white glue. Display in a tall container, such as a canning jar with the lid's center removed.

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    Martha Stewart Kids, Volume 11 2004
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  2. Pasta Skeletons

    Pasta Skeletons
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    Kids can bone up on anatomy and create a fun Halloween decoration at the same time when they make a skeleton out of noodles. With an illustration of a skeleton as a guide, they just need lots of dried pasta, white glue, and construction paper to assemble the pictures. We snapped some of the pasta in half and used alphabet-soup noodles to make labels.

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    Martha Stewart Kids, Volume 15 2004
  3. Glue Ghoulery Necklace

    Glue Ghoulery Necklace
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    Craft a ghostly necklace using simple supplies.

    Ghoul Necklace How-To
    Draw ghost outlines on parchment paper with white glue; let set five seconds. Fill in with more glue. Let dry two days, and peel off. Draw face with felt-tip pen. Punch small holes at top; weave string through.

    Source
    Martha Stewart Kids, Volume 19 2005
  4. Paper Party Bracelet

    Paper Party Bracelet
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    It's hard to believe these glitzy bangles began as humble paper-towel tubes. Prepare for the party by slicing the tubes into rings with a utility knife. Wait until kids are finished decorating before you snip the rings open for wearing -- gluing is easier when they're still intact.

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    Martha Stewart Kids, Volume 17 2005
  5. Paper Party Picture Frame

    Paper Party Picture Frame
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    These frames are a snap for kids to make. Take photos of guests with an instant camera. Kids can mat them to precut card-stock squares, then embellish the borders. Add self-adhesive magnets to the back for hanging on the fridge.

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    Martha Stewart Kids, Volume 17 2005
  6. Gift Monogram

    Gift Monogram
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    Recycle holiday cards as labels for presents.

    With a pencil, kids can draw (or stencil) the recipient's initial onto a card, and cut it out. Punch a hole in the letter, and tie to gift with yarn or ribbon.

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    Martha Stewart Kids, Special Issue 2004
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