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Show Tops for lots . Mom-mad- e At Christmas I no more desire a rose Than wish a snow in May's d mirth: But like of each thing that in season grows. William Shakespeare. puppets new-fangle- for Santas little fans Simple toys that are bright, colorful and, best of all, easy to play with are the ones Santas littlest fans grab first on Christmas morning and sometimes cant be parted from all day. Adorable hand puppets that you can easily make yourself fall into this category. You probably already have all the materials right on hand to create a soulful brown reindeer, a cheery red Santa and a merry elf. All you'll need are scissors, small such as those on baby food jars, scraps of fabric, white glue and spare bits of felt, ribbon and such. Now here's what you do . . . To fashion the puppet's lids body, make a a ric. press together to form a "mitten." Voila! Now you're ready to decorate your tot hand puppet. For a super face, pour Wz teaspoons of Elmer's Glue-A- ll into the lid from a baby food jar. Rotate the lid to distribute the glue evenly; it pours white but dries to a lovely clear, glossy finish in a day. Then add facial features with "glue-pain- t a few drops of food coloring mixed glue-pain- a pretty Christmas table this year, by adding little ornaments judiciously to your spread, and by making your food so pretty and ornamental in itself that it will look almost too good to eat. A sprinkling of little gold balls, red ribbons and red plaster "holly berries adds a festive touch to bowls of potato chips and pretzels, no less to the large platters that are to hold a sumptuous roast or succulent skewers of meat and vegetables. A red or green tablecloth helps set the mood, as do red and green candles placed at different points. Icing a loaf cake and neatly 1 f i AWORLDOF BodSes & v May your home be filled with holiday happiness. of material and such. For example, you can make a snappy Santa outfit w ith bits of cotton to trim his suit and make his beard, while felt makes a perfect cap and bell. A reindeer is as easy as drawing . a JSSM IIMt Il PIl.Tb make super Christmas gifts for even children. They 're economical ami simple to make with fabric remnants, rihhon. riekeaek, t, A ll the joys of Christmas be yours in abundance. We wish for you great gifts, good friends, peace. I lie y o Hugest Miles The and Cover Garrett Up Honda Maxine Anderson Elmer's glue, and odds and ends you probably have on hand. Nephi, Utah Nephi, Utah . marking pen "body" onto the mitten. Add a collar of glue-paiberries and cut reindeer horns out of felt. Or. if a merry elf sparks your fancy, dress him in a colorful fabric suit, with a spiffy hat and boots to match. You can add felt buttons to his suit and trim his sleeves with gold rope ribbon. Don't forget to glue on some elfin ears Almost any "Christmas creature" makes a lovable-hanpuppet. Use your imagination and you can give your tot a special, mom-mad- e toy that will delight him Christmas day and for many days to come. To wish everyone a great ! Set a holiday table thats as festive as rest of home Set i ten and then customize your tot puppet with buttons, cotton balls, scraps bell-shap- them to prevent frayed edges. Apply white glue around the edges of the fab- hi Next step glue the "head" onto the fabric mit- paper 6" to 7" triangle pattern wide at the base and about 1" high. Round off the top and you have the proper, elone you need. gated Trace the pattern onto fabric (two pieces your puppet needs a front and a back) and cut out the shapes, using pinking shears if you have Vi with glue. The "glue-paint- " provides a rich, shiny hue plus texture, so you can create gleaming round blue eyes, puffy pink cheeks, or a bright red mouth. After your puppet face is dry, you may want to further define features by outlining them with a fine lipped marking pen. A spray of clear acrylic will permanently "set" the face and a bit of ribbon, felt or trim wrapped around the outside rim will give it a finished look. Merry Christmas to our friends and neighbors. KJ holiday. Sure as Santas coming, were thinking of you! Insurance Company striping it with red and green sugar is a sure-fir- e success, as are a bow l full of brightly wrapped chocolate candies and a pretty glass filled with candy caney. 'imb ft. i," Sperry Nephi; Utah Tiara Cafe Hap's 66 Service Nephi, Utah Jack and Loa 805 North Main Carter Nephi, Utah . peace JtteH-- wi,h The mistletoe hung in the castle hall. The holly branch shone on the old oak wall. Thomas Haynes Bayly It Forsey's Variety Stores is the longest night in all the year. Near on the day when the Lord Christ was born. William Morris Let us remember, above all, The 4A Times-New- s Nephi, Utah Dec. 20, 1979 Bethlehem, a Child is born, come unto the world, God's greatest gift. In the true meaning of Christmas day. 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