Choose a small, square cardboard box. Cut away part of the lid to make a fireplace armature. Glue the lid on the box if needed. Flatten Crayola Model Magic® compound to cover the inside of the fireplace. Flattening Model Magic between vinyl sheets will give you a smoother look. Fresh Model Magic compound sticks to itself and most other surfaces.

Roll red Model Magic layers. Press them on the back, sides, and front of the fireplace, wrapping the compound around inside the front opening. Use a ruler edge or other modeling tool to press long horizontal brick lines into the Model Magic. Then press small vertical lines into the red to define the bricks.

Cut a cardboard rectangle large enough to use as a base for the fireplace. Cover it with a Model Magic layer. Use the ruler to press vertical and horizontal lines into the gray to create blocks. Press the fireplace on the base.

Create a White Model Magic mantle for the fireplace. Use your imagination to decorate the top of the mantle with tiny replicas of candles, greens, or other items.

Create Model Magic stockings with white cuffs to attach to the front of the fireplace. If Santa’s already visited, add small gifts inside the stockings. Air-dry your sculpture. Model Magic compound dries to the touch overnight and is completely dry in 2 to 3 days.

Personalize the stockings by adding names with a Crayola Marker. Embellish the scene with Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry your ornament or mantle decoration before you display it!