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We all know that there are literally hundreds of uses for
old coffee cans, Pringles cans and margarine tubs, but what
about their plastic lids? Try these fun and fast ideas, and
then come up with your own unique uses for plastic lids.
1. Finger Puppets: Invite friends and family over for a
puppet theater performance! Cut two small holes (big enough
to fit your index and middle fingers) near the edge of a
plastic lid; this is how your puppet will move. Create a
face for your puppet with googly eyes, a felt mustache, a
pair of glasses made from a chenille stem and lots of yarn,
felt or straw hair. To attach the hair without glue, slice
a thin opening into the top edge of the plastic rim and
insert the hair.
2. Sun Catchers: Capture rays of sunshine with fun and easy-
to-make sun catchers. Embellish any size clear plastic lid
with plastic gems, glitter stickers, flat marbles and other
shiny bits and pieces. When the decorations are complete,
poke a tiny hole near the top edge of the lid and thread a
piece of yarn through the hole for hanging. Display your
new sun catcher near a window for a beautiful light show.
3. Party Garland: Make your next party a colorful success
with homemade garland! Decorate several small plastic lids
(use clear and colored lids for variety) with glitter,
stickers, buttons and special party messages written with
markers. Make a tiny hole near the top of each lid and
connect them with a long piece of yarn or streamer. Hang
your new garland across a wall or from your front porch to
let everyone know where the party is.
4. Mobiles: Dress up your room with a one-of-a-kind mobile!
Use a large margarine or coffee can lid as the base. Poke
several small holes in the lid, around the edge, to hang
the other lids and also to hang the entire mobile once it's
finished. Decorate several small plastic lids with
stickers, markers, or washable paints. Poke a small hole
near the top of each lid and thread a piece of string or
yarn through the hole and tie off. Tie each lid to the
larger lid, at varying lengths. Tie the main hanging
strings to the large lid and hang your new mobile for the
world to enjoy.
5. Wacky Glasses: With a couple of small plastic lids and
chenille stems, you'll be the coolest family on the block
with your new wacky glasses! First, use a screwdriver to
make a hole in the center of each lid. Make two more small
holes, one on each side of the lid, to thread the chenille
stems through. Using washable paints or markers, decorate
the lids with large eyes complete with big eyelashes. (The
center hole should be the center of the eye you make.) When
you're finished decorating, thread a small piece of
chenille stem through the inner side holes of the lids to
connect them (this makes the piece that goes over the
bridge of your nose). Attach two longer chenille stems to
the outside holes, and bend the ends to fit over your ears.
About The Author: Deborah Shelton is a mother, a freelance writer, and author
of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast
Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's
website for more fun ideas and book ordering information:
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