DiY/Handmade

Weekend Crafts: Father’s Day Card

June 12, 2010

Since Father’s Day is next Sunday, I thought that a nice Father’s Day card would be perfect for this week’s Weekend Crafts project. What You Need: Glue Scissors Decorative Scrapbook Paper Instructions: To start, cut a 4- by 12-inch rectangle from a piece of decorative scrapbook paper and fold it in half to create a double-layer [...]

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Weekend Crafts: Paper Plate Porthole

June 5, 2010

This project, adapted from the well known Paper Plate Aquarium, is a unique and fun way for kids to create their own world under the sea. What you’ll need: 2 paper plates Silver craft paint 8 pieces of ring shaped cereal Fish-shaped crackers Silk plant leaves Sea shells Sand White craft glue Blue cellophane Wax [...]

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Weekend Crafts: Patriotic Windsock Craft

May 29, 2010

In honor Memorial Day, this weekend’s craft project is patriotic in nature. This windsock is easy to make and the kids will enjoy watching it dance around in the breeze. Supplies Needed: A cylindrical cardboard oatmeal box (if you are in a pinch, a empty toilet paper roll works too!) Blue & White Construction Paper [...]

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Weekend Crafts: Make Your Own Play Dough

May 22, 2010

Making play dough at home is easy & fun. Although it may not be too tasty, everything in this recipe is edible so you don’t have to worry if your kids digest any of it! Since the directions do require a little cooking, adult supervision is necessary! The Ingredients: 2 cups of flour 2 cups [...]

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Weekend Crafts: Make Your Own Sidewalk Paint

March 31, 2010

Photo from Craft Addict Now that it is getting warmer, I expect we will all be heading outdoors more often to let the kids play outside. One of my kids’ favorite things to do is to decorate the driveway with sidewalk chalk and paint. Being the frugal person that I am, I hate paying for [...]

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