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How to Make a Fake Phone

Your child has suddenly demanded a cell phone, but you don't want to take that step yet---whether out of fear of the impending phone bill or because of his or her age. A compromise, making a fake phone, may divert your child's attention away from owning a real one and provide an afternoon craft activity that you can do together which will result in a customized, one-of-kind phone for your child to proudly display and "use."

Things You'll Need

Metal compact mirror
Glue gun
Fake gemstones or charms
Paper
String
Scissors
Markers
Double-sided tape
Paint (optional)

Instructions

Compact Cell Phone
- 1
  Buy a metal compact, folding mirror roughly the size of a folding cell phone. If you own a folding cell phone, try finding a compact that matches your phone in size and shape. You can also use a plastic compact, but the metal will give the "phone" a more realistic exterior.
- 2
  Glue fake gemstones or rhinestones to the exterior. You can use your own patterns or match existing cell phone accessory styles or "tattoos."
- 3
  Cut paper to fit the inside surface of the compact.
- 4
  Draw a cell phone keypad and screen and tape each to the mirrored surfaces.
- 5
  Tie a charm to a piece of string and glue the charm to the phone to make a cell phone charm.

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