Critter-Keeper Jar

Materials:

1. 28 or 40-ounce plastic peanut butter jar
2. Sharp scissors (an adult's job)
3. Nylon netting, tulle, or fine wire mesh
4. Electrical or masking tape
5. Optional: 2 chenille stems, paint markers, bug stickers

Directions:

1. Remove the paper label.
2. Have an adult cut a small rectangular hole in the upper half of one side of the jar. Make it about 3 inches wide and 1-2 inches tall.
3. Cut a piece of netting that is 1 inch wider than the hole and 3 times the height of the hole plus 1 inch.
4. Fold the netting into thirds so you have 3 layers of netting to cover the hole.
5. Stretch the netting layers over the hole and tape it in place along all 4 edges with electrical tape.
6. Press the tape firmly against jar. Decorate the tape with paint markers and bug stickers.
7. To make an optional handle: wrap one chenille stem around the top of jar under the lid and twist ends together. Slide the ends of the other stem under the first one at opposite sides of jar. Hook the ends around it and twist to hold.