The holidays are upon us! Time for shopping, baking, wrapping and CRAFTS! In the midst of your business this season, take some time to enjoy doing a craft or two with your children. Snowglobe: All kids love snow globes. Shaking it and watching the glittery snow tumble-down is an endless enjoyment. Why not make your [...]
Dec 14, 2010
Edible Christmas Tree Ornaments
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A long time ago people used edible Christmas tree ornaments when it came time to decorate their trees for the holidays. They used cranberries and popcorn for garland. They may have also baked cookies and placed them on the tree in lieu of store-bought ornaments. If you like the idea of making your own edible [...]
Dec 7, 2010
How to Make Paper Mache Ornaments
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Christmas ornaments are usually lightweight so they don’t weigh the tree branches down. Paper mache is a perfect medium for making ornaments because they can also be lightweight. If you’ve never made paper mache here’s a simple recipe: One part flour Two parts water The ‘part’ can be anything – a cup, an empty soup [...]
Mar 13, 2010
Tissue Paper Flowers
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What You Need Tissue paper in one or more colors Scissors Chenille stems or florist wire Instructions Stack eight pieces of unfolded tissue paper on top of one another, and cut them in half. Take one stack of the tissue paper and fold one of the shorter edges down ½ to 1 inch from the [...]
Feb 27, 2010
Craft: Soapmaking for Kids
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Soap making is a fun and useful hobby. But making lye soap can be rather dangerous, so it’s not exactly suitable for children. However, that doesn’t mean that youngsters can’t get in on the soap making fun. There are other ways to make soap that are simpler and less hazardous. Here’s a recipe for glycerin [...]
Feb 13, 2010
Craft: Winter Sun Catcher
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Winter is most often associated with cold weather and snow. But even though it’s chilly outside, the sun still shines beautifully on some days. This frozen sun catcher takes advantage of both the sub-freezing temperatures and the sunshine to add beauty to your porch or lawn. What You Need Water Food coloring in a color [...]
Sep 19, 2009
Shoe Crafts for Kids
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The right shoes can be the icing on the cake of a great outfit. Funky, embellished shoes are quite popular among the younger set. This provides a great opportunity to bring out kids’ creativity! Here are some shoe crafts that your kids will love (and that you can enjoy with them as well). Paint Your [...]
Aug 29, 2009
Pottery: Apply Glazes Successfully
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You’ve created a beautiful piece of pottery. You’ve painstakingly hand built or thrown it, and perhaps carved an intricate design in it. Now all that’s left to do is glaze and fire it. Glazing pottery can be accomplished in several ways. Here are the basics of each technique: Dipping – One of the simplest ways [...]
Aug 15, 2009
What to Consider When Setting Up a Pottery Studio
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Some crafts require little or no extra space to participate. Pottery is not one of them. Depending on your technique and your attitude toward pottery, you could need a free corner in your home or an entire separate building. Here are some things to consider before you choose a space for your studio. Do you [...]
Aug 8, 2009
Crafting: Basic Pottery Tools
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Pottery is a fulfilling hobby. The items you create can be very useful, or they can be beautiful works of art. Many pieces fit into both categories. There are catalogs filled with nothing but pottery supplies. To those who are interested in giving it a try, this can be rather discouraging. But you don’t need [...]
Jul 25, 2009
How to Make a Beachwood Photo Holder
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A trip to the beach is sure to create some lasting memories. The feel of the sand between your toes, the smell of the ocean and the warm beach sunshine are things that must be experienced to be appreciated. But once your vacation is over, photos can bring those sensations back quickly. Many beach goers [...]
Jul 18, 2009
Crafts: How to Make a Seashell Candle
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Seashells are a favorite souvenir of beach goers. If you’re willing to look for them along the ocean side, they don’t cost a penny. These beautiful products of nature make great souvenirs and gifts on their own, and they can also be used in all sorts of craft projects. Have you ever seen those candles [...]
Jul 11, 2009
Crafts: How to Make a Takeaway Beach
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A trip to the beach can be the highlight of one’s summer. Children are especially captivated by the sand, water and beautiful scenery. When it’s time to go home, they may not want to leave. And for that matter, you might wish you could stay, too! Moving to the beach might not be an option. [...]
