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Spring Birdhouse

1. BIRDHOUSE: Trace birdhouse pattern onto paper; cut out. Place pattern onto sheet of STYROFOAM and trace around pattern with ink pen; cut out with craft knife. Trace and cut a second piece. From STYROFOAM, for sides, cut two 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" pieces; for roof, cut a 4 1/4" x 4 1/2" and a 4 3/4" x 4 1/2" piece. To cut fabric, position birdhouse front onto wrong side of fabric. With pencil, draw a line 1" away from edge of STYROFOAM. Cut fabric on line. To cover, center piece on top of wrong side of fabric. Carefully pull fabric around edges of STYROFOAM and glue 1" � 2" at a time to the back. Repeat to cut and cover remaining birdhouse pieces. To assemble birdhouse, apply glue to 2 1/4" side of house side piece and attach to wrong side of house front. Glue remaining pieces in same manner.

 

Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
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Spring Fling Wall Bouquet

1. Press foam cone against a rigid surface to flatten one side so it will hang properly against a wall or door. Insert a skewer into tip of cone to prevent it from breaking.

 

Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
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Springtime Patchwork Vase and Flower Arrangement

1. Using serrated knife, cut 1/2" slice from the top and bottom of foam egg. (HINT: For smoother cuts, wax the knife blade with an old candle.)

 

Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
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