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I saw some folks selling Christmas decorations "celebrating" this fact, so I decided to make my own. Here's is my guide to the do it yourself dumpster fire 2020 paper decoratoin.

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Note that when you do this, this is the back/inside, so the graph lines are on the inside. Alternatively you could then transfer this to colored cardstock or other paper.

Also note the placement of the tabs - consider extending them much closer to the end (within a few mm) of each length for better form once glued.

3. Use a ruler and knife to cut out the design.

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4. If you have used plain paper, how is the time to start coloring. I used my kids stuff as I don't typically do coloring...

5. Next step is to assemble the box. I went online looking for a flame for the "Fire" part of the project. I'm not great at drawing so I put a piece of paper over my monitor and lightly traced it on.

6. Put it all together and you are done!

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