Paper Bag Maracas

==Description==
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Shake it out! What could be more fun than making great noise-making maracas from simple paper lunch bags and rice? This timeless idea is fun for all ages.
===Type of Craft===
Paper crafts
===Difficulty Level===
Very Easy
==Supplies Needed==
==Materials==
*4 paper lunch bags
*One handful of dried rice
*12" square piece of foil
*Rubber band
*Paint: red, green, white, yellow
*8" x 1" strip of red felt
*Tape
==Directions==
# Nest three of the four paper bags inside each other. The last bag will be used to make the handle. 
# Place your hand in the center of the foil square and loosely gather it up and around your wrist. Insert your hand inside the bags and place the foil at the bottom. 
# Spread the sides of the foil up and around the sides so that they are flush with the edges of the inside of the bag. 
# The foil will give a little more strength and body to the bag and will provide a better noise for the shaker!
# Place a handful of rice inside the bag and then fold the edges of the tin foil closed.
# Take the remaining paper bag and cut up one of the sides and then around the perimeter of the bottom of the bag. Lay the bag flat on the table.
# Fold the bottom flap in, then starting at one end, roll up the bag to create the handle. Roll it up tight and tape closed.
# Put a piece of tape across the center of the handle. Place the handle into the bag with the rice and press the tape to the side of the bag. The handle should be half in and half out of the bag. 
# Gather the top of the open bag around the handle and secure with a rubber band. 
# Decorate the maraca with paint using stripes, dots and curved lines. Let dry completely. 
# Tie the red felt strip around the rubber band to conceal it.
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