Paint the pot and saucer black. Apply two coats of paint, letting paint dry between coats. Paint foam ball Flesh. Glue upside-down saucer to top of flower pot. Apply two coats of sealer to all painted pieces, letting dry between coats.
Staple ends together to secure.
Glue circular band to center of black foam square. With scissors, poke small hole in center of hat. Push tassel through hole, tie knot on the inside bottom of hat to secure. For arms, glue hands to inside ends of arms. For diploma, roll white paper, apply a dab of hot glue on inside of last roll to secure.