Every time I order Chinese food, there’s always a small box of white rice tucked inside the delivery bag. I haven’t eaten white rice in about 20 years and throwing away good food makes me nuts – so I had to really think about this one. So one night as I was just about to give in and pitch that week-old container of rice – it hit me! I use dried rice for craft projects every once in a while, why not use my left over Chinese food for something creative? An awesome holiday craft, perhaps? Oh yes! From trash to holiday treasure…we’re making pink Christmas trees out of leftover Chinese food! Santa will be so impressed. (I know this crafty elf is!)
Holiday Craft: Leftover Rice Ornament
Materials
Leftover white rice Cardboard (old shipping boxes work best) Glue Craft paint Paper clip String Red Hots or other small candies (optional)
Craft Stuff
Plastic fork and knife 2 bowls Hot glue gun Cookie sheet pan Wax paper Cookie cutter Scissors
Prepare the rice Note: You should only use plain, white steamed rice. Toss out any portions that might have sauce or food bits on it.
Make your background Note: You can use any kind of cookie cutter you want. But trees are awesome.
Let’s paint!
Time to get messy! And there you have it. Leftover Chinese food – UPCYCLED!
