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Desktop Set

Kids love to find recycled items and discover odd bits and pieces to use in making these desktop accessories.

PAPERCLIP CONTAINER

What you need:

• an empty box - metal, paper, or plastic; Band-Aid boxes work well
• water-based acrylic or tempera paints
• paint brushes
• white glue
• glitter, sequins, tiny buttons

What you do:

1. Paint the box all over. Let dry.
2. Paint a second coat if needed.
3. One by one, glue decorations onto the container. Let dry.

PEN AND PENCIL HOLDER

What you need:

• an empty frozen-juice can
• colored construction paper
• waterproof marking pens
• white glue
• cellophane tape
• glitter, sequins, tiny buttons

What you do:

1. Cut construction paper to cover can.
2. Glue construction paper smoothly onto can and tape ends inside the cylinder. Let dry.
3. Make designs with marking pens.
4. One by one, glue decorations onto the container. Let dry.

CUSTOM TISSUE BOX

What you need:

• a wicker or plastic cover for a box of tissues
• white glue
• seashells, pebbles, buttons, bits of discarded jewelry
• small macaroni shapes dyed in food coloring

What you do:

1. Make sure your work surface is clean and dry.
2. Glue decorations onto the box. Let dry.