RECYCLED ORNAMENTS

By Dina Zelden

WITH THESE SIMPLE STEPS, KIDS CAN CREATE CUTE ORNAMENTS FROM RECYCLED BOXES AND OTHER SUPPLIES ALREADY ON HAND.

SUPPLIES:

• Thin cardboard such as old gift boxes or cereal boxes • Shades of thin, green yarn-preferably something you have on hand • Small plastic stars or other small, flat trinket • Marker, scissors, ruler, hole punch and glue

DIRECTIONS

 Using a ruler, mark out a triangle of desired size for ornament.  Punch a hole at the top of the triangle.  Begin by adding a few dabs of glue along the base of the triangle. Lay yarn along the base and press to adhere to glue. Wind

yarn around the triangle in a criss-cross manner until the cardboard is nearly covered. Be careful not to wind too tightly, as cardboard may bend.  Cut yarn and glue the end in place. Cut a small length of yarn then loop it through the hole at the top. Tie a knot to make a hanger.  Attach the small trinket as the tree topper with glue. Let dry completely before hanging.

Get creative. Trace cookie cutters for other simple shapes. Change the yarn color and trinkets to match. Try hearts, stars, and more!