The Mom I Want to Be

A recycled margarine tub becomes an autumn decoration for nuts and candies.

Margarine tub 
Crayons, markers, paint, 
or colored pencils 
Scissors 
White Glue 
Glue Gun (optional) 
Any of the following; Brown colored construction paper, burlap, calico fabric

Apply diluted glue onto the tub with a paint brush adding fabric, burlap or paper as you go. Until it is completely covered. Follow with another coat of glue. Set it aside to dry-for a few hours or over night. Now that you bowl is dry you can decorate it the way you like.  Paper or fabric leaves, circled by a fall calico.  Make a mosaic picture with beads or tiles. For thanksgiving, add a turkey head and feathers with construction paper or feal feathers, nuts, leaves, seeds or beans. Heavier items may need a glue gun.  Let your children tell you where to place the objects, while you use the hot glue gun.