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How to Turn Your Backyard Into A Carnival

Fun ideas for a DIY backyard bigtop!

Boring backyard? Not this spring! Step right up and try your hand at some psychedelic lawn bowling, tin can slits and homemade funky face paint. Commemorate the day the Ringling Brothers Circus opened this Saturday by turning your backyard into the place to be. Here are some fun activities:

1. Sifted flour lawn stars

These easy lawn decals will glam up your grass in minutes. All you need to do is cut a big star out of a pizza or cereal box, set it on the lawn, use a spray bottle to douse the lawn inside the star with (this will make the flour stick). With a flour sifter, shake some white flour liberally over the template. Fill your lawn with stars of every size!

2. Funky face paints