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Use decorative ribbon, silk flowers, felt, or anything you like to decorate this recipe holder. A child's picture added makes a nice touch, however, be sure to cover with Con-Tact paper to protect the picture.

What you'll need:

How to make it:

Protect your surface by using wax paper or plastic grocery bags. You can use newspaper, but I find that the project tends to stick to it and the newspaper print transfers to the Popsicle sticks. Glue 8 Popsicle sticks long sides together in a row. (see Photo 1) Glue 5 Popsicle sticks long sides together in a row. (see Photo 1) Stack and glue 7 Popsicle sticks on top of each other. (see Photo 2) Create another stack of 7 Popsicle sticks. Take one stack of 7 Popsicle sticks and glue to the (8 stick) longest row, along the longest side. (see Photo 3) Repeat with other stack of 7 Popsicle sticks. Glue a Popsicle stick at one end of the recipe holder to create the bottom. (see Photo 4) Glue the row of 5 Popsicle sticks on top of the stacks of 7 Popsicle sticks, and adhering to the bottom edge of the recipe holder. (see Photo 5) Turn recipe holder over. Glue 2 Popsicle sticks together to create a V shape and attach to the top of the recipe holder to create a hanger. (see Photo 6) Let dry completely. Paint the Woodsies shapes and let dry. Glue the shapes on to the front of the recipe card holder. Give this useful present to your mother, aunt, grandmother, or anyone who likes to cook!

Tips:

Ask at your local craft store if you can have the flower blooms that fall off on the floor. Generally my children watch for the employee sweeping the floor and ask them for the flowers they have swept up.

Felt or construction paper could be used to make the flowers as well. Attach the child's picture on the front of the holder for a decoration that Mom will love. You may wish to cover the picture with Con-Tact paper to protect it from food splashes.

Use the "Woodsies" shapes to create designs on the front of your recipe holder. If you put the points of 4 hearts together, it creates a flower. Add a tiny circle in the middle for the stamen.

You may also wish to rubber stamp a design on the wood and color in with markers or paint.

See also our 3x5" Recipe Card Holder for additional ideas on how to decorate this project.

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