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Stuff to Make: Visit the story; find the project. You'll find great stuff to make on every one of our story pages... Most of these great projects are just a download or piece of paper away...


Paper Hat
You can never have too many hats. Make your own Paper Hat. This isn't your grandpa's paper Peter Pan piratey hat. Um, is "piratey" a word? From the story "Charlie's Hats."
Paper Plate Fish and Egg Carton Crab
Make your own Paper Plate Fish. Have a bit more time? Be more adventurous and make your own Egg Carton Crab. From the story "Emily's Trip to the Aquarium."
Dust Bunny..?
Can't find any dust bunnies living at your house? Make your own Dryer Lint Dust Bunny..? How many uses can you find for dryer lint? Perhaps a better question is do you really want to find any uses for your dryer lint..? From the story "Dust Bunnies."
Paper Boat
Make your own
Paper Boats. How many can you send downstream to come to rest in front of your neighbor's house? From the story "Charlie's Rainy Day."
Draw a Rhino
Draw Your Own Rhino and print out a rhino coloring page! Oudry would be proud. In what art style will you color him (er, or her).? From the story "Emily Visits the Art Museum."
New Year's Dragon
Everyone needs a dashing and dynamic dragon friend. Make a Chinese New Year Dragon of your very own out of an egg carton. From the story "Emily's Own Bedtime Story."
Paper Box
Design and create your own Paper Organizer Boxes. Hmm, will your new paper organizer boxes become just more things to organize..? From the story "Charlie's Messy Room."
Green Eggs & Ham!
Oh, you knew this was coming... Make your own Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with recipes direct from the offical SeussVille! Oh, what parents will do... From the story "Emily Visits the Library."
Dog Toys
Make your own Dog Toys (and other dog stuff, too). From dog costumes to dog parties, you can lovingly harass your pet in ways you never imagined. Yes, there is actually a website named "make-and-build-dog-stuff.com" I love the internet. From the story "Charlie and Ruby."
Mythic Creature Masks & Puppets
You know you want one... Make your own Mythic Creature Mask or Puppet. Bring the mythic creatures to life in a performance. How does your creature act? What happens to it? Now, go out and harass your neighbors! From the story "The Book of Beasts."
Handy Pocket Elephant
You know you want one... Make your own paper Pocket Elephant Finger Puppet. Cut out, color and use your finger as the trunk (please keep the Elephant's trunk out of your nose). From the story "Uncle James, or the Purple Stranger."
Patty Cakes
Make your own Pepperment Patty Cake. Yum. No one knows patty cakes like the Junior League of Mobile, Alabama. Oh, "Peppermint Patty," I just got the joke! From the story "Twelve Nursery Rhymes."
Paper Stars Cascade
Make your own Paper Stars Cascade to hang. These are actually pretty cool. From the story "Camping with Charlie."
Optical-Illusion Paper Dragon
Make an Optical-Illusion Paper Dragon (er, Jabberwock). This is a wonderful optical illusion. This little dragon is made from a single sheet of paper; simply cut it out, stick it together and set it on a table or window ledge. As you move about the room, the dragon's head follows you. Have a look at the video to see what we mean. More colors here. Hint: Close one eye and the effect is absolutely amazing. From the story "Jabberwocky" and the StoryRhyme.com Original Story "The Andrew Mason Illustrated Field Guide to Unknown Dragons."
Homemade Marshmallows
How about showing a little love and making your own gifts. Here's a suggestion for something tasty and unique: Homemade Marshmallows. From the story "The Gift of the Magi."
Oh Henry!
Learn how to make your own Oh Henry! Candybars. Real easy and real yummy. Remember these..? From the story "The Gift of the Magi."
Lunch Bag Bunny Puppet
You know you want one... Make your own Paper Bag Bunny Puppet. You know, while you're there, make a raccoon, dog, cat, rabbit, bunny, mouse, pig, panda, and frog. Very simple puppets made from small paper lunch bags. From the story "Kathy, The Bunny Queen."
Origami Irises
Make your own Origami Irises. Pre-colored and ready to fold, with directions. Just download and go! You'll never have to water 'em. From the story "Emily Visits the Art Museum."
20 Kites in 20 Minutes
Make Your Own Kites. That's right; 20 kites in 20 minutes. For over 25 years the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite making classes for the children on the island of Moloka'i in Hawaii. These are the complete time tested instructions to get 20 kids making their own kites and flying them in 20 minutes. You have 19 friends, don't you..? From the story "Quips & Quotes: Philosophy 101 for Kids."
Dragon Custard
Custards are one of those yesterday desserts that never should have gone out of style. Make Your Own "Custard the Dragon" Custard with this recipe from the PreparedPantry. It's too good to keep in a nice safe cage; realio, trulio. From the Unexpected Classic story "The Tale of Custard the Dragon."