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Instructions: Print out the patterns for Max's head and ears, and cut them out. Trace the head pattern onto the paper bag, and cut out 2 of them. Trace the ear pattern onto the dark brown felt, and cut 2 of them. (Click on these small images to be taken to the full-size patterns).
  Draw a face onto one of the paper bag faces you cut out (refer to my ornament for ideas). Paint the face (you could also use markers). Let the paint dry completely. Cut 3 pieces of yarn: 1 should be about 8 inches long, and the other 2 should be about 2 inches long. Fold the eight inch piece in half and glue both ends to the top, back side of the face. This will be your ornament's hanger. Glue the 2 shorter pieces of yarn right next to the hanger to look like a couple pieces of hair. Put a thin line of glue around the back edge of the face, leaving a 2 - 3 inch section below the mouth with no glue. Glue the face to the other head shape you cut. Make sure the edges line up well. Let the glue dry completely. Once the glue is dry, cut small pieces (about 2 inches square) from the paper bag; crumple them into small pieces; and stuff them into Max's head. Stuff just enough to give the head some shape, but do not over stuff! Glue the bottom edge of the head together when you are done stuffing it. Finally, put a bead of glue along the top edge of each ear and glue it into place. Hang your ornament for all to enjoy! Get even more creative and make a few Maxes from different scenes of the show. Make one ornament with the antler on his head. You can also use cotton balls and make Max a snow beard and mustache like in the show! - See a larger photo of this craft made by Sherri.
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