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Mouse Decorations

Special Presentation : Episode HRRS3-C04 -- More Projects »
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Add ribbon to the top of an empty raisin box, and then fold the bottom flaps in. Glue a pompom halfway into the box and a piece of satin cording for the tail.
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See which family member or pet sees this whimsical baseboard design first!
The Mouse House

Materials:

base trim
decorative trim
jigsaw
1x1 lumber
wood glue
Masonite
paint
finish nails
hammer

Steps:

1. Cut the trim and two strips of 1x1 to the same desired length. Glue a 1x1 strip to the bottom of the base piece to make it wider and clamp it together. Once dry, draw the rounded arch for the opening onto the trim piece and cut it out using a jigsaw.

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Figure A
2. Use glue and finish nails to attach a piece of decorative trim to the back of the base along with one more strip of 1x1 to build the baseboard out so it will sit away from the wall (figure A).
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Figure B
3. Cut a small piece of Masonite larger than the opening and paint a mouse house scene (figure B). Let dry.
4. Paint or stain the baseboard piece as desired and let dry.
5. Attach the mouse portrait to the back of the baseboard with glue and set the project in place.

foyer rug (Waxman's)

Resources
carpet - Waxman's
Waxman's Carpet and Rug Warehouse
Website: www.waxmansrugs.com
Also in this Episode
Special Presentation : Episode HRRS3-C04
•Recycling Cards and Tree-Trimming Tips
•Holiday-Themed Felt Projects
•Mouse Decorations
•An Asian Christmas
•A French Country Christmas
•A Masculine Christmas
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