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contributed by Pat! Here is a Thanksgiving craft for older children. Materials:
(I had mixed beans, kidney beans and a red candle so that's what I used for mine... I'm always telling people to use what they have! You can also add sequins or sparkles to your bean and glue mixture!) |
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| I think I put in more beans than I needed to... I was worried the candle wouldn't stay solid as it seemed wobbly when I first put it in (you can sort of see the colored bean layer and then the white layer I added because I didn't want the candle to tip). I must say though that once the glue dries, the candle sits in there VERY sturdily. |
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Directions:Mix dried popcorn, peas, & beans together in the butter bowl. Then add Elmer's glue. Let sit for 2 minutes, then push candle in center. Let dry over night. push on bottom, it will pop right out. (I made my beans quite deep, so I had to snip the sides of the container a smidge before it popped out). You will have a beautiful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. |
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Suggestion from viewers:"I wanted to share with you one extra touch. Each child glued their bean candle to a cd-rom. It really added to your already great idea. Connie" Thanks Connie!
"I just had a suggestion for this craft my son and I used squirrel food, it turned out beautiful. Carol" (I'm guessing squirrel food is a mix of nuts with the shells on) Thanks Carol! |
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