Kathy's Paper Plate Stain Glass Window
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A little more about Kathy

I am a married, SAHM to Valerie (age 3) and to two small, yappety dogs (Yorkshires with puppy cuts).  We live in San Diego and we love to do crafts.

What you need

• 2 paper plates
• wax paper
• ribbon
• assorted colors tissue paper
• glue stick

What you do:

1. Cut the inner circle out of both paper plates
2. Put the wax paper between the two plates & glue or staple into place
3. Trim away excess wax paper so that the only part showing is in the center of the plates
4. Tear the tissue paper into pcs & crumple them a bit (kids love this part!)
5. Glue the crumpled bits of paper to the wax paper
6. Poke a hole through both plates & thread ribbon through.
7. Tie ribbon & hang this lovely (nonbreakable) stained glass type of decoration in front of a window
   Enjoy!

Rock Painting Idea
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