 | Print out the templates of choice and color them as appropriate.
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| Wrap the empty box up with construction paper (or gift wrap) in an
appropriate color (white, green or red would all work).
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| Cut a slit in the top of the box large enough to fit Christmas cards
in the top.
 | NOTE: You could also just cut the entire top off the box or use
a no-top box like a shoe box.
OR |
| Line the box with waxed paper and fill with Christmas candies or
cookies.
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| OPTIONAL: Glue the templates to pieces of thin cardboard and let dry
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| Cut out the template pieces.
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| Print the child's name on the large star (template 3)
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| Glue pieces together:
| Head shape (circle on Template 1) should go on shoulders (Template
2). |
| Glue the beard (Template 1) onto the head. |
| Glue the mustache (Template 1) onto the head. |
| Glue the hat (Template 3) onto the head |
| Glue the holly (Template 3) where ever you like to decorate |
| Glue the whole body onto the back of the box, facing over the top (so
it looks like he's sitting behind the box, holding it... see picture at
the top of this page if you don't understand). |
| Glue the star (template 3) onto the front of the box |
| Glue the mittens to the front of the box, overlapping the star slightly
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