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See last year's class for more information: [[Events/2019/Holiday_Ornaments|2019 Holiday Ornaments]]
See last year's class for more information: [[Events/2019/Holiday_Ornaments|2019 Holiday Ornaments]]


== 2020 Wooden Card ==
== 2020 Custom Laser-Cut Wooden Card ==
[[File:Snowcard-2020.jpg|160px|border|left|2020 laser-cut wooden snowflake card and ornament]]
[[File:Snowcard-2020.jpg|160px|border|left|2020 laser-cut wooden snowflake card and ornament]]
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The bottom "Hacksburg and Friends" text would be replaced with the user-specified custom name or message
The bottom "Hacksburg and Friends" text would be replaced with the user-specified custom name or message.  Card and ornament fits in most standard 4" x 6" envelopes; additional postage may be required (e.g. surcharge for "rigid" mail pieces).


== Gingerbread Person or Reindeer Felt Ornament Kit ==
== Gingerbread Person or Reindeer Felt Ornament Kit ==
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* craft sticks to aid in gluing and stuffing
* craft sticks to aid in gluing and stuffing
* cotton balls for stuffing
* cotton balls for stuffing
* kid-safe, washable glue
* kid-safe, washable glue (may not be included in mailed kits; Tacky Glue or ordinary white school glue is recommended)


Basic instructions for either option:  
Basic instructions for either option:  
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* craft sticks to aid in gluing and stuffing
* craft sticks to aid in gluing and stuffing
* cotton balls for stuffing
* cotton balls for stuffing
* kid-safe, washable glue
* kid-safe, washable glue (may not be included in mailed kits; Tacky Glue or ordinary white school glue is recommended)


Basic instructions for the default look, a decorated Christmas tree:  
Basic instructions for the default look, a decorated Christmas tree:  
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* laser-cut red felt "bow" shape
* laser-cut red felt "bow" shape
* craft sticks to aid in gluing
* craft sticks to aid in gluing
* kid-safe, washable glue
* kid-safe, washable glue (may not be included in mailed kits; Tacky Glue or ordinary white school glue is recommended)


Basic instructions for the default look, a fairly symmetrical holly wreath:  
Basic instructions for the default look, a fairly symmetrical holly wreath:  
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* Set up a work space for gluing; with old cardboard, newspapers, wax paper, or something to avoid getting glue on the furniture
* Set up a work space for gluing; with old cardboard, newspapers, wax paper, or something to avoid getting glue on the furniture
* Carefully separate out the various parts from the bag
* Carefully separate out the various parts from the bag
* Glue the 3 rings on top of each other, lining up the slot to match, and being generous with the glue.   
* Glue the 3 rings on top of each other to produce a 3-layer laminated ring, lining up the slot to match, and being generous with the glue.   
** If using white glue, put a thin bead around just inside the inside and and outside edge of the ring, and then a zigzag of glue between them
** (Note: optionally, spray-type craft adhesive (not supplied) may be used to laminate the rings; follow instructions on can, with adult supervision and a well-ventilated working area required)
* (Consider the top with the slot to be "North" for purposes of the following directions)
* (Consider the top with the slot to be "North" for purposes of the following directions)
* Take 4 leaves, and glue them on top of the ring, at N, S, E, W points, with the longer axis of the leaves pointing radially, and roughly centered on the ring.  Make sure the N leaf is not glued in such a way as to cover the hanging slot.   
* Take 4 leaves, and glue them on top of the ring, at N, S, E, W points, with the longer axis of the leaves pointing radially, and roughly centered on the ring.  Make sure the N leaf is not glued in such a way as to cover the hanging slot.   
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