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MELTING SNOWMAN
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from Christine Webster, President, Gallery 53 Board of Directors
No snow? You can still build a snowman and watch it melt! Re-use the packaging materials from your online orders for this fun, creative project! Materials Large piece of cardboard Biodegradable packaging pellets* Sticks Carrot Yarn, string, or pipe cleaners Black marker Glue |
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Instructions
Draw 3 circles in descending size on cardboard. Tip: trace round bowls or plastic lids for perfect circles! |
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Punch 2 sets of holes in smallest top circle. Tie carrot to cardboard with yarn or string. Tip: can also secure with glue. Draw eyes with marker on smallest top circle. |
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Glue pellets around the edge of each circle. Then fill in each circle with pellets. |
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Hang your snowman outside. Wait for it to “melt!” |
* How do you know if a pellet is biodegradable? Simply run a pellet under water. If it’s biodegradable, it will completely dissolve in a matter of minutes.
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Photograph entries with a digital camera or cell phone (image requirements)
- Submit the entry form
- Email artwork to G53Art4Kids@gmail.com