Bowling Boys

A special handmade gift for a lucky someone on your child's list

by Catherine Newman

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A set of scowling knock-'em-down cuties is just the thing for any little bowlers you might know — but feel free to sweeten up the boys with flowery ribbon and apple-cheeked smiles for a more sugar-and-spice approach.

Materials

Grosgrain ribbon
10 wooden "boy" game pieces (available at craft stores or caseyswood.com)
Double-sided carpet tape
Ultra-fine permanent marker

Small rubber ball
Small plastic bag
Paper

Instructions

For each bowling boy, wrap the ribbon around the body and trim it to fit. Trim a length of tape to the same size as the ribbon, then use it to secure the ribbon to the game piece. Repeat with the remaining game pieces.
With the marker, draw a face and hair on each piece. Package the boys with the ball in the small plastic bag. Staple on a paper tag with instructions to set the pieces on a tabletop, then use the ball to bowl them over.

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