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This was a craft project that I did with my 3 year old (the first two parts, anyway). The first part was blowing tempera paint bubbles onto paper with a straw. Then
Plastic or vinyl skins look great on your laptop or Netbook, turning it from dull and boring to something eye catching and personal to you. But even these items can be costly,
It won't be long until we will be seeing the critters of spring. Whether you make a boy or girl caterpillar kids will have fun making this simple craft.
Woodburning pictures is always a hit with kids from 8 up, for me anyway. I like to teach the young ones, then it is easier to get the rules obeyed and it holds their
Sometimes everyday items become so "every day" that one doesn't take notice of them. I began to save them and in less than a week, I had a bag full. It struck me that they
These darling baskets are so beautiful and bring a certain air of Victorian times to your crafting. A very nice gift for someone special who adores the Victorian
It amazes me how many food and drink products I use on a daily basis that have lids on them. I have found ways to use them in craft projects, but they also make a great little dish
I came up with this idea last week while drinking a Pepsi and staring at the bottle. I tried making one and couldn't stop because they are so much fun and the designs are
I learned this tip from my mother many years ago. Store your skeins of yarn in 2 liter soda bottles. Cut the bottom off, thread the yarn through the top, and tape the bottle
I made this afghan for my daughter for Christmas. It took about 3 weeks (all with love, of course). We live in Mattawa, WA and the winters are long. It's a great time to crochet.
A paper mache mini round box painted white and covered with clear buttons and crystal glitter.
Hope you like the easier version!
This is a diaper shower gift that I made for my granddaughter for her baby shower.
Turn your bowl upside down. Place your container next to it and make sure this is the proper height you need your container. Take a pencil and roll the container around holding the
This pedestal dish can be used to hold cupcakes, cookies, cakes or candles, jewelry, whatever! Make it with dishes from family or you can get old ones at the Goodwill or thrift
Having 5 grandchildren leaves this grandma's creative mind forever busy. This Easter I vowed to make them all baskets and only put one piece of candy inside. I mixed my
Surprise your host and hostess with a six pack of their favorite beverage, the surprise will be that you enjoyed their beverage while making them a carrier for tableware and napkins
Children always get an over dose of candy on Easter so being the crafter of the family, this grandma tries to come up with ideas to fill their baskets with other
These darling coasters are pretty enough to lay on your coffee table or to wrap as a special gift to a loved one. Their sheer beauty alone flows from the pattern into
What ever your mother, grandmother, or other special woman likes, one of these two corsage pins is sure to hit the mark and they are so easy to make. Just change a couple of
This handy tote is made from plarn (recycled plastic bag yarn), acrylic yarn, and a 3 lb. margarine tub. I found combining yarn with the plarn affords wider selection of
Kids will love creating this easy and inexpensive Irish door hanger to hang on a door knob to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
If you like to decoupage, you will like making this cross. I started with a plain wood cross purchased at Michael's.
Every doggie has a diva side, and with this doggie coat you can show it all the time. Stripes, hot pink, and lace - what else would a doggie diva want to wear?
Want to recycle those magazines? Here is a fun way to involve the children in making versatile project they could give to grandmother or perhaps their teacher. It can be used as
In many painting and craft projects, one finds themselves needing to make dots. I have used this idea for years and it hasn't failed me once! It's easy and inexpensive.
3 sizes of shamrocks ready for sharing of the green.
I wanted to make a small item to put on top of my wrapped gift which is a birthday present for my grandson who turns 3 on Valentine's Day. This is what I came up with.
A hand towel hung within easy reach in the kitchen is a must. Make towels that hang over the oven handle with convenient ties to hold them in place. This project modifies new or existing
Make a heart-shaped card and place your lollipop in front of the card to create a fun Valentine treat for kids.
My dog loves the snow but unfortunately can't stay out in it for very long. Within a few minutes, the snow and ice gets packed between the pads under his paws, causing him
My boyfriend is a guitar player in a band, and he has 4 guitars, in different shapes. I used the guitars for a pattern for my purses. I enjoy making purses and bags out
For something a little more special than a plain candle, how about dressing one up a bit!
This simple little bag can help relieve anything from minor pain to major pain. Simple and easy to make and use and with the harshness of cold weather it can alleviate pain
Momma Freita and Li'l Feta. On those snow days this is a fun project to do with the kids; one the boys would even like. After all boys-frogs, a natural right? As for the girls
Make some lucky mother feel like a real southern belle with this beautiful fan on Mother's Day.
I made this last year out of a branch that was in my yard. I made the flowers with crepe paper and floral tape. These flowers are called Mai flowers. They only bloom once a year in
Take one of the lengths of leather and wrap around the key ring using the ends through the loop method as shown in picture.
This a painting that I did of Mt. Cook, South Island, New Zealand. It is a beautiful tourist destination.
What is it with most guys? They'll wear an article of clothing until it rots or rips to shreds before they buy something new to replace it. My army son owns a pair of
Bring in the New Year with an adorable New Year cube. Hang them or add them to a flower arrangement. Easily made with things around the house, this little inexpensive decoration
I built this toilet paper holder for my daughter's birthday. I think it is just great.
Pulled-apart zippers transform into funky hair clippies, sure to delight a girl or woman of ANY age!
I am very proud to have this quilt made by my mother (who has passed away) when she was 12 years old. I am sure that the blocks were mail ordered and she worked very
I found a use for most of the cardboard packaging that I end up with so much of. I cut the boxes apart and begin cutting the flowers. The parts are then stacked to create multipl
I am Mr. Bill and I have been building craft items out of matchsticks since the early 50's. I make all kinds of crafts from crosses to trains. This craft began back
Plastic CD-Rom containers with the spindle are wonderful for keeping your knitting projects clean, untangled, and safe from kitty paws! Many of the spindles screw right off the
This doll was made using some bits and pieces of lumber from my husband's cabinet shop. I just couldn't bear to see that nice wood go into the trash barrels.
A lap quilt made with scrap strips of fabric with round corners. After piecing the quilt center, I made a 4 inch border by sewing together many small coordinating fabrics.
A wooden floral arrangement box. Choose your box and cut off lid all the way around.
This box was made with a 4x4 inch paper mache box from the Dollar Store, some of my scrapbook papers, flowers, pearls, and a little vintage poodle figurine. Even the little pillow
I have SO many terra cotta pots that have just accumulated over the years. So like all my other craft projects, I decided through trial and error to explore the possibilit
This is a small purse with a button/elastic closure. It fits inside a larger purse to organize the contents.
I get a lot of spools of crochet thread in bags at thrift stores.
I take pictures from trips I have taken, laminate them on placemat size paper. They are always of interest when people come to dinner. I have also done this with various
I designed this ribbon for a teacher at the preschool. I made the baby one first, then the teacher did not want a bow on top of hers. I took a picture of the school then
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