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MR. TAFT’S CARING CRITTER CARD

Level: Beginner

Supplies:

image 2 5-inch by 7-inch pieces of card stock or construction paper cut to the right size would also do in a pinch

image 2 googly eyes (though I think handmade eyes from nice paper look a bit more mature)

image Red construction paper

Tools:

image Scissors

image Glue stick

image Black marker

Directions:

1. Cut the corners off one of the 5-inch sides of the card and fold that end a quarter of the way down, making the face of the squirrel.

2. Stick on googly or handmade eyes. Draw a mouth and nose using the marker.

3. Use the other card to cut out a tail, ears, and two paws (or any other features the critter of your choosing might have).

4. Glue the tail on the back so it sticks out to the side or up behind the head.

5. Using the red paper, cut out a small heart about three inches across. Glue the heart on the squirrel’s stomach and then glue the two paws on the sides.

6. Be sure to write a critter-themed message on the heart (sincerity isn’t necessary, but a hint of the truth sure can go a long way).