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/ This Christmas, make a tabletop tree that's a "family tree" -- a whim­ sical showplace for all the favorite family snapshots! It's a project the kids will love, and all it takes is brown paper, glue and spray paint. First, shape stiff paper into a cone about 15" high and secure with tape. Spray bright green. (Jun­ gle Green by Krylon® is a good choice.) Lois of possibilities As for the photo frames, they're of molded paper -- an idea with lots of pos­ sibilities. Here's the trick: 1. Layer two pieces of brown paper with a gen­ erous spread of Elmer's Glue-All in between. 2. Cut out circles about 4" in diameter, using pink­ ing shears if you have them. 3. While glue is still wet, put a small jar or tumbler in the center of each cir­ cle, then bring paper up and anchor with a rubber band. Pull edges so they flare. Let dry. 4. Remove from mold and spray with color -- Moss Green or, perhaps, an assortment of flower colors. Nut cups, too! Hint: It's best to use a fast-drying paint like PAGE 6 - SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 3, 1976 Krylon because it lets you build up several light coats. That way, you get good cover and gloss with­ out saturating the paper. To finish, just glue on your pictures with rubber cement, then glue the Festival family tree is fun to make, fun to see HOW TO SHOW OFF YOUR FAMILY TREE: Here's a way to get everybody into the holiday aet -- with a center­ piece that's a snap to make. Blossom-like photo frame* are just brown paper and Elmer's glue, molded around spice jars then sprayed bright green. They're all glued to a paper cone -- with bits of cotton snow adding the final flourish. Looks that uphold a "fresh fashion image"... season after season. 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The kids may want to create their own Christ­ mas decorations; if they do, here are some ideas: • If you can get fresh cranberries, string them together on a piece of sturdy thread to make "necklaces" for the tree, the mantelpiece, etc. Use a strong needle, but a thin one; and a thimble is helpful for tender fin­ gers. If you want to be really fancy, alternate cranberries with popcorn on the string! • Make your own Christ­ mas balls for the tree. You can get kits for these (usually they have a sty- rofoam ball and various ribbons and spangles); or, build your own from con­ struction paper, painted cardboard, cloth, tinfoil, or whatever. • Learn to make ori­ gami--the delightful birds and other creatures the Japanese make from fold­ ed paper. • Try sitting down with a pair of needle-nosed pliers and some thin sil­ very wire, and see what kind of a Christmas sculp­ ture you can make • The more ambitious might want to make their own Christmas cards, too. Easter at Christmas! Easter at Christmas? It may sound ridiculous, but you can "borrow" some of the Easter traditions for added fun for the kids at Christmastime. For example, there's ab­ solutely no reason why all of the presents must be carefully placed under the tree. Santa may be in an especially creative mood this year and decide to hide the morning surprises. He might even leave clues written along the way (starting at the bed­ post) to heighten the chal­ lenge. Or who's to say that we can't have Christmas baskets as well as Easter baskets? Just think of all the fun to be had in decorating Christmas eggs in bright greens and reds, decking wicker baskets with gay red ribbons and holly, then stuffing them with candy canes and holiday cookies. Christmas cosmetics Holiday is a great time for some facial drama! With the rounds of parties, why not experiment with some daring new cosmetic tricks to go with your glowing season's glamour? 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