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Frankenstein Windsock
Make a windsock for Halloween using a milk carton.

Materials Needed:

  • Empty, Clean Milk Carton
  • Construction Paper
  • Tape
  • Pipe Cleaner
  • Glue
  • Scraps of Fabric
  • Markers
Instructions:
Cut the folding top off the milk carton and make sure it is clean and dry. Cut a piece of black construction paper to fit over the bottom of the milk carton and glue it in place. Secure the sides with a little bit of scotch tape, but try to make sure it isn't too visalbe on the top. Cut a piece of green construction paper to fit around the side of the milk carton and tape it securely on.

        

Carefully punch a small hole in the bottom of the milk carton. Make sure you go through both the milk carton and the black paper you glued on. Bend the pipe cleaner in half and poke both ends through the hole so they are inside the carton. Twist the ends together to secure in place. This will be your hanger.

Cut eight 2 - 3 feet strips (about 2 - 3 inches wide) out of a piece of fabric. I prefer dark brown or black, but you can make it any color you want. Use masking tape and attach the fabric strips along the inside edge of the milk carton (where you cut it); the pieces should be touching or even slighlty over-lapped. Fit two strips on each edge.


Now you can use fabric scraps or construction paper to make black hair hanging over Frankenstein's forehead. You can also use a marker, paint, or yarn to make hair. Draw facial features on with the markers or paint, and don't forget a scar!
From Sherri Osborn,
Your Guide to Family Crafts.
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