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When my granddaughter needed a Kinder-Mat and cover for Preschool, my daughter bought a cover for $30.00 plus tax. I was shocked at the price! I told her to return the cover, and I quickly made a cover out of leftover cotton-blend fabric! My cost = $0.00!! The look on my granddaughter's face when she viewed the finished cover - PRICELESS! Ms. Nancy's Notes: The dimensions given are for a basic kinder-mat (19" x 45" x 1"). The cover is a little "roomy", allowing for folding and for the mat to go in and out easily. The pattern can be easily altered to accommodate a different size mat. Materials 1-1/2 yards fabric (cotton or cotton/polyester woven) Matching thread Directions Cut a rectangle of fabric 45' x 52". Cut a rectangle 22 1/2" inches x 5" inches from one side and discard. Cut a 6" slit on the fold line. Turn under both top edges 5/8" and press. Turn edge under 1/4 " and sew a narrow hem. Narrow hem Fold flap to inside. Fold fabric, right sides together, with flap inside. Pin and stitch 3/8" seam on long side and bottom, leaving top open. Sew a 3/8" seam on inside cut opening. Serge or zigzag stitch all seams. Turn mat cover to the right side and press. Flap will now be on the outside. Insert mat, and your Preschooler is ready to go! Completed Kinder Mat Cover (Size appears distorted due to camera angle.) Nancy's Notes: I used leftover fabric, but if you need to buy new, it takes approximately 1- 1/2 yards of 45" fabric for this project. You could also make this cover out of a sheet! You could also sew different pieces of fabric together like a "Crazy quilt"! Try making different covers for different holidays. Cotton or cotton/polyester woven fabric works best. Measurements may need to be altered depending on the size of your Kinder-Mat. Let's take a nap! This "Kinder Mat Cover" works great with my "Upcycled Blanket/Towel for a Kinder Mat"! You may also enjoy Deluxe Kinder Mat Cover with Attached Blanket & Pillow DIY
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Do you like to decorate with pillows? Here's an easy, low-cost way to make pillow covers from shirts that you can change with the seasons! DIY and photos are included in this post, and No-Sewing is involved! They go great with the "Farmhouse" look! Here's how the pillows looked "before". They were $5.00 outdoor decorative pillows left from "Staging" at my previous home. While I am not a fan of orange for decorating, I didn't have much of a selection when shopping, and they did look nice on a bench outside my then terra cotta brick home. I don't like to store a lot of pillows, and I didn't want to just get rid of them when I moved, so I decided to cover them the easy way! I searched my grandson Alex's closet for shirts he had outgrown and/or would not wear. I also bought the pin-striped shirt at a thrift store for $1.00! My pillows are about 14-1/2" square, about 17" from seam to seam. Make sure the shirts are about the size of your pillows! I always keep a small retractable measuring tape in my purse for times like this! You could also easily make a pillow form if a pillow is not available. *See photo and link to a Memory Pillow from a Shirt and pillow form at the bottom of this post. ********************************************** Here's how to make your own "Custom" pillow covers! Materials: Pillow or pillow form Boys Button-up shirt - short sleeves or long sleeves (A boys small worked well for my pillows.) Safety Pins 2 pieces of fabric, about 6" x 6" each Directions: First, choose your shirt! Make sure the shirt is buttoned up. Turn the shirt inside out. Insert the pillow into the shirt. Use safety pins to pin the shirt across (below the pillow), being careful not to pin the pillow! Unbutton the shirt and remove the pillow from the shirt. Turn the pillow right sight out. Tuck the sleeves into the shirt. Re-insert the pillow into the shirt with the sleeves in the back. Put your hands in the sleeves to smooth them. Cut a 6" x 6" piece of fabric. Tuck it inside the neck of the shirt to cover the pillow. I used white to look like an undershirt, but any color will do! Optional: For a fake "hanky", cut a 6" x 6" piece of fabric. Tuck the raw ends in the pocket and adjust until it looks like a handkerchief. And now, you are done! I used a pin-stripped shirt to cover a second pillow the same way. I also used a different "hanky" fabric. The pillows look great on my bench on the front porch of my log home! Other Options: Here's the same pillows covered with flannel shirts for Christmas and winter. The shirt on the left is a pajama shirt. Again, same pillows, but this time covered in shirts for fall. Ms. Nancy's Quick Tip: If you don't care if your pins show, you can put the shirt on the pillow, tuck, and pin from the outside. Thanks for stopping by! If you want to do a sewn shirt, check out this post. It contains directions for a Memory Pillow from a Shirt sewn from one of my Dad's shirts along with easy-to-follow directions and a template for a pillow form.
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When my granddaughter needed a Kinder-Mat and cover for Preschool, my daughter bought a cover for $30.00 plus tax. I was shocked at the price! I told her to return the cover, and I quickly made a cover out of leftover cotton-blend fabric! My cost = $0.00!! The look on my granddaughter's face when she viewed the finished cover - PRICELESS! Ms. Nancy's Notes: The dimensions given are for a basic kinder-mat (19" x 45" x 1"). The cover is a little "roomy", allowing for folding and for the mat to go in and out easily. The pattern can be easily altered to accommodate a different size mat. Materials 1-1/2 yards fabric (cotton or cotton/polyester woven) Matching thread Directions Cut a rectangle of fabric 45' x 52". Cut a rectangle 22 1/2" inches x 5" inches from one side and discard. Cut a 6" slit on the fold line. Turn under both top edges 5/8" and press. Turn edge under 1/4 " and sew a narrow hem. Narrow hem Fold flap to inside. Fold fabric, right sides together, with flap inside. Pin and stitch 3/8" seam on long side and bottom, leaving top open. Sew a 3/8" seam on inside cut opening. Serge or zigzag stitch all seams. Turn mat cover to the right side and press. Flap will now be on the outside. Insert mat, and your Preschooler is ready to go! Completed Kinder Mat Cover (Size appears distorted due to camera angle.) Nancy's Notes: I used leftover fabric, but if you need to buy new, it takes approximately 1- 1/2 yards of 45" fabric for this project. You could also make this cover out of a sheet! You could also sew different pieces of fabric together like a "Crazy quilt"! Try making different covers for different holidays. Cotton or cotton/polyester woven fabric works best. Measurements may need to be altered depending on the size of your Kinder-Mat. Let's take a nap! This "Kinder Mat Cover" works great with my "Upcycled Blanket/Towel for a Kinder Mat"! You may also enjoy Deluxe Kinder Mat Cover with Attached Blanket & Pillow DIY
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Need a one-of-a-kind Kinder Mat Cover? ...and a blanket? ...plus a pillow? Check out my unique design to create a deluxe model that combines all three. My Deluxe Kinder Mat Cover, created from purchased curtain panels, features a Mario theme for grandson Alex, but any theme will do. Photos, templates, and detailed directions are included. "Nighty nighty!" Vintage Fabric from when my boys were Mario Fans! Contrast fabric - cut from the bottom of the curtain panel Step 1: Pillow Cover Materials: 1/2 yard of cotton or cotton/polyester fabric. 1/4 yard of contrast (or cut from curtain panel) Note: If you are not using contrast fabric, purchase 1/2 yard of fabric for the Pillow Cover. Directions: Cut a rectangle 39-1/2" x 13" (See templates below). Cut a 9" x 13" rectangle from the contrast fabric. Fold the right long side of Pillow Cover Contrast fabric under 2-1/2" and press. Turn under 3/8" on the end and hem. Note: If using curtain fabric, the contrast can be cut through the existing hem of the curtain, eliminating the need for an additional hem. Turn under left side edge of Pillow Cover 3-1/2" and press, creating a flap. Turn edge under 5/8" and press. Turn edge under 1/4 ", and sew a narrow hem. Pillow With right sides together, sew Cover Contrast to Pillow Cover at "C", using a 3/8" seam. Finish seam with a zigzag stitch. Press seam toward Pillow Cover. Turn fabric over and top-stitch through all layers. Trim edges, if needed. With right sides together and flap folded in, fold Pillow Cover along Fold Line. Sew a 3/8" seam across the top edge. Finish seam with a zigzag stitch. Turn to the right side and press. On the outside, pin and sew a 1/4" seam across the bottom of the Pillow Cover, and set aside. Step 2: Mat Cover Materials: Curtain or sheet fabric - or - 1-1/2 yards of cotton or cotton/polyester fabric Directions: Cut 2 rectangles from the curtain panels, using the measurements below. Turn under both bottom edges 5/8" and press. Turn edge under 1/4 " and sew a narrow hem. Lay the Kinder Mat Cover "B" flat with right side up. Lay the top side of the Pillow Cover on top of the top of the cover with raw edges even. Lay the top of Kinder Mat Cover A on top with all raw edges even. Pin and stitch, using a 3/8" seam. Stitch again along the same line. Finish seam with a zigzag stitch. Unfold. Fold and pin pillow edges to keep them free from stitching when the sides are stitched. Fold the bottom flap of KinderMat Cover A to the inside along fold line. With right sides together, pin Cover B to Cover A. Stitch both sides, using a 3/8" seam. Leave the bottom open. Stitch again along the same line. Finish seam with a zigzag stitch. Turn to the right side. Step 3: Blanket Materials: 1 yard of washable fleece (Walmart, $2.97/yard) matching thread Directions: Cut a rectangle 36" wide and 46-1/2" long. Turn under 5/8" to the wrong side of the fabric, and pin on all 4 sides. Sew a straight stitch about 1/2" from the folded edge on all 4 sides, "squaring" the corners. Tip: Fleece does not ravel out when cut, so you do not need to "zigzag" the edge or turn it under two times before sewing the hem. With right side up, pin and stitch one long side of the blanket to the left side of the Kinder Mat Cover. Stitch, leaving approximately 5" un-stitched at the bottom (so that the flap is free). Insert the Kinder Mat in the cover and fold the flap to cover the end. Step 4: The Pillow Materials: 1/3 yard cotton or cotton/polyester fabric Polyester stuffing matching thread Directions: Cut 2 rectangles from the pillow fabric (19-1/2" by 12"). With right sides together, pin the 2 rectangles together. Machine stitch 3/8" from the edge on all 4 sides, leaving a 4-inch opening on one long side. Reinforce the corners by stitching twice. Trim the corners close to the stitching line. Turn to the right side and press, pressing the open edge under 3/8". Stuff the pillow firmly. Pin and machine stitch the opening closed. Insert the pillow.... into the attached pillow case, and.... It's Finished!! Alex loves it! The pillow can easily be removed for washing the Deluxe Kinder Mat Cover. For storage, first fold the blanket together... ...and then fold the Kinder Mat with the pillow on top. Good Job, Alex! Optional: You can make a attached "belt" to wrap and Velcro around the folded Kinder Mat. I made this belt from the curtain "Tie-backs"! Determine the length needed, cut to fit... Sew to join the 2 parts. French Seam is optional. ...add Velcro to the ends, and sew the center to the hemmed edge of the bottom flap of the cover. Sew to the bottom flap. Velcro closed! Sweet dreams about Mario!! Nighty, Nighty! Ms. Nancy's Notes: This Deluxe Kinder Mat Cover involved many steps. If you have any questions, please comment below. Here's another version with one fabric (Spiderman) for the pillow cover and mat cover that I made for Adrian. Have no fear! Spidey is here! For a simpler design, check out my Kinder Mat Cover. Here's another easy project, Upcycled Blanket/Towel for a Kinder Mat. It goes great with the Kinder Mat Cover.
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T-Shirts: Long-sleeves to short-sleeves? It can easily be done using these "Sew-Simple" directions and photos! I found a long-sleeved t-shirt for my grandson Noah on a clearance rack at 80% off, and it was well worth the time I spent to shorten those sleeves! This techniques also works well for hemming the bottom of t-shirts, pants, etc. No-sew options are included. Noah loves his new shirt, but there was one problem: I found it on a clearance rack in the summer, and it's long-sleeved! He didn't want to wait for cooler weather to wear it, so it's Mamaw to the rescue! AWESOME ENDS WITH ME t-shirt - (before) First, I laid a t-shirt that fits Noah on top of the new t-shirt. I measured the existing short-sleeved t-shirt hem to be 7/8". I marked 7/8" on my seam gauge and cut the sleeves off, leaving 7/8" for the new hem. Using my seam gauge, I measured, turned, and pinned the sleeve edge to the under side of the shirt. I steam-pressed the edge, being careful not to iron over the pin heads. I turned the folded edge of the sleeve to the outside of the sleeve, leaving 1/8" of the edge exposed. Working from the inside of the sleeve, I used a hem stitch to sew around the sleeve, removing pins as I sewed. Tip: If your sewing machine does not have a "hem stitch", you could use a long zigzag stitch or do a hand-stitch hem. Last, I steam-pressed the hem on the inside and outside of the sleeve. Nancy's Notes: This was a rather simple job, and it turned out well. Noah loves his "Awesome" shirt! This techniques also works well for hemming the bottom of t-shirts, pants, skirts, etc. When using a fabric that ravels, finish the raw edge with a zigzag stitch, or serge the edge before hemming. No sew options: include Fabric Glue or Iron-on Hem Tape. Both are available at fabric and craft stores. Follow directions on each package for application. AWESOME ENDS WITH ME t-shirt (after) It was "Sew-Simple"! You may also like: Upcycle: Capris to Cargo Shorts! "Sew" Easy - Hemming Pants & Jeans
When my granddaughter needed a Kinder-Mat and cover for Preschool, my daughter bought a cover for $30.00 plus tax. I was shocked at the price! I told her to return the cover, and I quickly made a cover out of leftover cotton-blend fabric! My cost = $0.00!! The look on my granddaughter's face when she viewed the finished cover - PRICELESS! Ms. Nancy's Notes: The dimensions given are for a basic kinder-mat (19" x 45" x 1"). The cover is a little "roomy", allowing for folding and for the mat to go in and out easily. The pattern can be easily altered to accommodate a different size mat. Materials 1-1/2 yards fabric (cotton or cotton/polyester woven) Matching thread Directions Cut a rectangle of fabric 45' x 52". Cut a rectangle 22 1/2" inches x 5" inches from one side and discard. Cut a 6" slit on the fold line. Turn under both top edges 5/8" and press. Turn edge under 1/4 " and sew a narrow hem. Narrow hem Fold flap to inside. Fold fabric, right sides together, with flap inside. Pin and stitch 3/8" seam on long side and bottom, leaving top open. Sew a 3/8" seam on inside cut opening. Serge or zigzag stitch all seams. Turn mat cover to the right side and press. Flap will now be on the outside. Insert mat, and your Preschooler is ready to go! Completed Kinder Mat Cover (Size appears distorted due to camera angle.) Nancy's Notes: I used leftover fabric, but if you need to buy new, it takes approximately 1- 1/2 yards of 45" fabric for this project. You could also make this cover out of a sheet! You could also sew different pieces of fabric together like a "Crazy quilt"! Try making different covers for different holidays. Cotton or cotton/polyester woven fabric works best. Measurements may need to be altered depending on the size of your Kinder-Mat. Let's take a nap! This "Kinder Mat Cover" works great with my "Upcycled Blanket/Towel for a Kinder Mat"! You may also enjoy Deluxe Kinder Mat Cover with Attached Blanket & Pillow DIY
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Here's the dilemma: 2 siblings born about 2 weeks apart, so it makes sense to have their birthday parties together, right? That worked until the year they couldn't decide on a theme. Is it possible to have a dual-theme party? Yes, it is! Here's how to make a "Dual-Theme" Mario and Pokemon Pinata from cereal boxes for the party! Materials and Equipment: 2 large cereal boxes of the same size 1 additional cereal box (slightly wider, or a gift box, or poster board) 2" wide masking tape (good quality) crepe paper streamers in 2 colors Elmer's white glue 4 colored pictures (for decoration) rope or cord Scissors Ruler Directions: Box A Cover the working area with large paper or plastic tablecloth. Label 2 same-size boxes "A" and "B". Remove the top flaps. Measure and use a Sharpie to draw a line from top to bottom down the middle of the box. Draw a line 9" from the bottom of the box on all 4 sides. Cut along the 9 inch line around the box. Save this piece of cardboard. Cut down the middle of the box along the line. Cut from the middle to each corner at the bottom of the box. Glue and tape the bottom box flaps as needed. Box B Remove the flaps from the top of the box. Use a Sharpie to draw a line 5 inches from the bottom edge of the box. Draw another line 9 inches from the bottom of the box. Cut along the 9 inch line all around the box. Save this piece of cardboard. Cut down each of the 2 front sides to the bottom edge. Cut along the 5 inch line (front only). Attaching Box A to Box B Slide Box B inside of Box A. Measure to make sure all sides are equal. Trim Box B, if needed, so it will fit into Box A. Glue and tape the cereal boxes together with wide masking tape, making sure that all sides are the same width. (See photos below.) Ms. Nancy's Tip: Do not use clear tape! Glue will not stick to it. Tape the inside of the box along seam lines and bottom edges. For extra stability, glue the 2 strips of cardboard that were cut from the tops of the cereal boxes to the inside of the box. Trim the excess. Use clips to hold securely until dry. . The Box Lid Use the box that is slightly larger than the other 2 boxes to make the lid. Measure the width of the box. Draw a dotted line this length from the bottom edge. Draw a solid line 1 inch from the dotted line. Draw a solid line 1 inch from the edge on the remaining 3 sides. Cut along the solid lines. Use a ruler to lightly score and fold lid along the dotted line. Glue the 2 corners together, and use a paperclip to hold. Put the lid on the box, and adjust lid if needed. Remove lid. Let dry completely. It's time to make this creation look like a real pinata! Fold crepe paper streamers into manageable lengths (about 12 inches), and make cuts about 1/3 of the way up, about 1/2 inch apart. Starting at the bottom, use white glue (like Elmer's) to glue the top of the cut streamers in rows around the box. Overlap each row to cover the top of the previous streamer. It makes it easier to cut each streamer at the end of each row. Tip: Since this is a dual pinata, you can cover 2 adjoining sides with one color streamers, and use another color for the remaining 2 sides. Optional: You may cover all sides with the same color or a combination of colors. When you are about 2 inches from the top of the pinata, stop wrapping the streamers until the top is added. Let dry. When glue is dry, turn the box on its top. Glue strips of paper streamers across the bottom of the box. On 2 opposite sides of the box, mark a "dot" in the middle, about 1 inch from the top of the pinata. Use a compass or other sharp object to carefully punch a hole through the dot on each side. Thread lightweight rope or heavy cord through the holes. Add the candy! Fill the Pinata with an assortment of candy and small prizes. Add the top. Add cut streamers to the remainder of the sides of the Pinata. Cover the top with strips of cut streamers. Attach the pictures. We did 2 adjoining sides Pokemon, and ... 2 adjoining sides Mario! It's Party Time!! Who is that Mario Fan behind the Pinata? How did the "Dual-Theme" Birthday Party turn out? To find out, and for photos and tips, go to: http://www.msnancysnook.com/2020/05/dual-theme-mariopokemon-birthday-party.html
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Too many T-Shirts? Upcycle them into something useful! Here's my no-sew quick and easy how-to for altering an over-sized sports t-shirt into a Girl's Braided T-Shirt, Tunic, or Nightshirt. Since no sewing is required, this is a great craft to do on long car trips! Materials: 1 t-shirt (several sizes larger than you normally wear) 1 spool 1/8" ribbon Soft elastic (1/8" or 1/4") 1 Yarn-Darner Needle (with large eye for pulling the ribbon through) Fabric Glue Fray Check Here's the sports t-shirt I rescued from the "Donate" bag! First, use sharp scissors to cut the ribbed neckline from the t-shirt Spring loaded scissors make cutting easier! Next, with the t-shirt laying flat, make cuts about 3/4 inches long and 5/8 inches apart from the neckline to the end of the sleeve, forming "loops". For the weaving, starting at the neckline, pick up the second loop and put it under the first loop and pull up on the second loop. Put the third loop through the second loop and pull up. Put the fourth loop through the third loop and pull up, creating a woven row. Continue the step above until you have woven all loops. Pin the last loop to the bottom of the sleeve. Repeat with the other sleeve. Cut 2-12 inch pieces of ribbon. Use 1-12 inch piece of ribbon to tie the last 2 loops together in a double knot on each sleeve. You may trim the ribbon to desired length, or tie it in a bow. Use a water soluble pen to make "dots" about 5/8 inch long around the neckline about 1/2 inch from the edge. Use a seam ripper to cut a small hole through each dot. Option 1: Insert 1 yard of ribbon through the needle and weave the ribbon in and out around the neckline. Tie the ribbon in a bow. Option 2: Weave elastic through the holes around the neckline. Tie the elastic in a double knot. Trim the edges about 1/2" away from the knot. Tie 2 pieces of 18" ribbon around the elastic. Tie the ribbons into a bow. For the shirring on the sides of the shirt, measure and put equal numbers of pairs of dots up the sides of the shirt, about 3/4" apart. I used 10 sets of dots, but you may put more or less. Use the seam ripper to cut small holes on the dots. Cut 2-12" pieces of ribbon, and weave the ribbon through all holes. Adjust the shirring so that both sides are even, and tie the ribbon in a double knot. Trim the ribbon to about 2 1/2". Nancy's Notes: Make sure all knots are securely tied. You may knot ribbons near the ends, if desired. Apply Fabric Glue to all knots. Apply Fray-Check to the edges of all ribbons to avoid raveling. This Braided Shirt/Tunic looks great with leggings!
Here's the directions for a low-cost Native American Indian Shirt for my granddaughter's Pre-K Pow-Wow. I used decaf tea bags to dye the shirt and added Native American Indian symbols and colorful beads. I was so excited to make another Native American Indian Shirt for a Pow-wow! I made one for my grandson a few years ago, and it was fun. I dyed his shirt with traditional fabric dye, but this time I am trying decaf tea. I used an Adult Small t-shirt for this project to fit a girl's size 5. First, I rinsed the shirt in water with a little dish washing liquid poured in to remove the sizing so the fabric would more readily accept the tea dye. Next, I boiled 8 decaf tea bags in 1-1/2 quarts of water for 30 minutes. I let the tea cool for 10 minutes and removed the tea bags. I added the shirt and let it soak in the tea for 30 minutes, turning the shirt occasionally with a spoon. I really liked the color at this point, so I removed the shirt, carefully wrung it out by hand, and put it in the dryer for 30 minutes to set the color. I hung the shirt to complete drying. I love the way the tea dyed the fabric with light and dark areas resembling animal skin. Now, for the fun part. For fringe, I removed the hems from the sleeves and cut strips about 5/8" wide from the sleeve edge to the seam line. I removed the hem from the bottom of the shirt and cut strips about 5/8" wide and 3 inches long. It is the natural tendency of t-shirt fabric to "curl" and create its own fringe! Mia and I used Crayola Bright Fabric Markers to add Native American Indian Symbols. Follow the directions on the marker box to heat-set the color. Last, I added pony beads to the sleeves. Starting at the top of the sleeve, I twisted a fringe strip, added 2-3 beads, and tied a knot in the end of the strip. I used the same method to add beads to the top 12 strips of each sleeve. Mia's brother Noah used vinyl cord and pony beads to create this beautiful beaded necklace for her to wear to the Pow-wow. Mia had a great time singing and dancing at the Pow-Wow with the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. She made her Indian headdress at school. Ready to sing & dance in her Pow-wow headdress and shirt Posing in front of the tepee Princess Moonbeam Nancy's Notes: Here's the site that we used for the Native American symbols: http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/media/downloads/8160-Symbols-and-Descriptions.pdf For this shirt, I used an adult size small t-shirt from CVS Pharmacy, cost $2.50. You may also dye with coffee as well as traditional dyes. See also, "Let's Paint a T-Shirt"!
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Here's the dilemma: 2 siblings born about 2 weeks apart, so it makes sense to have their birthday parties together, right? That worked until the year they couldn't decide on a theme. Is it possible to have a dual-theme party? Yes, it is! Here's how to make a "Dual-Theme" Mario and Pokemon Pinata from cereal boxes for the party! Materials and Equipment: 2 large cereal boxes of the same size 1 additional cereal box (slightly wider, or a gift box, or poster board) 2" wide masking tape (good quality) crepe paper streamers in 2 colors Elmer's white glue 4 colored pictures (for decoration) rope or cord Scissors Ruler Directions: Box A Cover the working area with large paper or plastic tablecloth. Label 2 same-size boxes "A" and "B". Remove the top flaps. Measure and use a Sharpie to draw a line from top to bottom down the middle of the box. Draw a line 9" from the bottom of the box on all 4 sides. Cut along the 9 inch line around the box. Save this piece of cardboard. Cut down the middle of the box along the line. Cut from the middle to each corner at the bottom of the box. Glue and tape the bottom box flaps as needed. Box B Remove the flaps from the top of the box. Use a Sharpie to draw a line 5 inches from the bottom edge of the box. Draw another line 9 inches from the bottom of the box. Cut along the 9 inch line all around the box. Save this piece of cardboard. Cut down each of the 2 front sides to the bottom edge. Cut along the 5 inch line (front only). Attaching Box A to Box B Slide Box B inside of Box A. Measure to make sure all sides are equal. Trim Box B, if needed, so it will fit into Box A. Glue and tape the cereal boxes together with wide masking tape, making sure that all sides are the same width. (See photos below.) Ms. Nancy's Tip: Do not use clear tape! Glue will not stick to it. Tape the inside of the box along seam lines and bottom edges. For extra stability, glue the 2 strips of cardboard that were cut from the tops of the cereal boxes to the inside of the box. Trim the excess. Use clips to hold securely until dry. . The Box Lid Use the box that is slightly larger than the other 2 boxes to make the lid. Measure the width of the box. Draw a dotted line this length from the bottom edge. Draw a solid line 1 inch from the dotted line. Draw a solid line 1 inch from the edge on the remaining 3 sides. Cut along the solid lines. Use a ruler to lightly score and fold lid along the dotted line. Glue the 2 corners together, and use a paperclip to hold. Put the lid on the box, and adjust lid if needed. Remove lid. Let dry completely. It's time to make this creation look like a real pinata! Fold crepe paper streamers into manageable lengths (about 12 inches), and make cuts about 1/3 of the way up, about 1/2 inch apart. Starting at the bottom, use white glue (like Elmer's) to glue the top of the cut streamers in rows around the box. Overlap each row to cover the top of the previous streamer. It makes it easier to cut each streamer at the end of each row. Tip: Since this is a dual pinata, you can cover 2 adjoining sides with one color streamers, and use another color for the remaining 2 sides. Optional: You may cover all sides with the same color or a combination of colors. When you are about 2 inches from the top of the pinata, stop wrapping the streamers until the top is added. Let dry. When glue is dry, turn the box on its top. Glue strips of paper streamers across the bottom of the box. On 2 opposite sides of the box, mark a "dot" in the middle, about 1 inch from the top of the pinata. Use a compass or other sharp object to carefully punch a hole through the dot on each side. Thread lightweight rope or heavy cord through the holes. Add the candy! Fill the Pinata with an assortment of candy and small prizes. Add the top. Add cut streamers to the remainder of the sides of the Pinata. Cover the top with strips of cut streamers. Attach the pictures. We did 2 adjoining sides Pokemon, and ... 2 adjoining sides Mario! It's Party Time!! Who is that Mario Fan behind the Pinata? How did the "Dual-Theme" Birthday Party turn out? To find out, and for photos and tips, go to: http://www.msnancysnook.com/2020/05/dual-theme-mariopokemon-birthday-party.html
