Paper Mache

I knew something that we could do with all the scrap paper (i.e. catalogs, old school newsletters) that piled up around our home. We made paper mache Halloween Decorations. Matthew opted to make a scary mask and I made Frank the monster from a picture book we like to read together called,  Frank was a Monster who wanted to Dance.

There was some drama in the making of this craft as Matthew did not understand we would need to wait overnight for the paste to dry, we heard the sound of thunder that threatened the future of our masterpieces drying outdoors, and I needed to make homemade paint at the last second because we didn’t have all the colors that we needed on hand. 

In the end the craft was a success, not only did we recycle but we also had fun. Plus with our new decorations our house looks a little extra spooky in time for Halloween.