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Spotlight Crafts - Winter Hat, Clay Pots, More
Go dig some craft supplies out of your craft cupboard and start working on this week's spotlight crafts:
- Heart Owl Craft - If you like owls, I bet you will love learning how to make this little owl out of hearts!
- Fleece Hat Pattern - This easy fleece hat can be made by kids or they make great gifts for your favorite kids.
- Cardboard Box Guests - A visitor named Pez explains how you can make a cardboard cut-out of guests who cannot attend a party.
Enjoy, and remember, if you complete any of these crafts, take a few moments to send me a picture and it can be featured here too!
(Photo © 2012 Sherri Osborn licensed to About.com, Inc.)
Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookSpotlight Crafts - Winter Hat, Clay Pots, More originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 09:00:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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How to Get Your Crafts Published
My site is your site... Not only do I pride myself in doing everything I can to give my visitors what they want, but also in giving them a place where they can share their craft ideas and tips. Take a moment, use one of these simple forms, and share your unique talents, crafty recipes, helpful hints, project ideas, and more with everyone who visits the Family Crafts site.
You can also share your expertise, tips, and stories related to a variety of craft topics. There are many topics that are waiting for reader responses. Not only can you share your own responses, you can read what everyone else has shared.
I love getting photos of your completed crafts. If you complete a project posted on my site, feel free to snap a photo and send it to me. Besides adding pictures of finished crafts to specific project pages, I also have several photo galleries where new photos are always welcome. Check out my current galleries below and then send in your pictures.
So now, what are you waiting for. Go make some crafts so you can submit them!
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Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookHow to Get Your Crafts Published originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 09:00:41. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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How to Recycle a Desk Using Decoupage
Wendy Adler explains how her and her daughter refinished a desk someone had thrown in the trash into a fashionable addition to any room. Check out the before and after pictures, you won't believe the transformation! You also won't believe how easy it is to refinish furniture using decoupage techniques.
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(Photo submitted by Wendy Adler)
Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookHow to Recycle a Desk Using Decoupage originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 09:00:49. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Make a Valentine's Day Card
Why not give your Valentine a special, home-made card this year. You can get spectacular results using easy techniques!
The easiest way to make a Valentine's Day or any card is to fold a sheet of paper in half and decorate it. Sound boring? Well, it doesn't have to be. There are several fun options for decorating cards, check them out and share your Valentine's Day ideas!
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(Photo submitted by Brianna)
Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookMake a Valentine's Day Card originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 09:00:00. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Winter Fun
By this time of year I tend to start getting sick of winter. Let's face it though, there is no escaping it unless I want to climb aboard a plane and fly south. Instead of getting grumpy about winter, why not celebrate it. I have gathered together 50 simple winter related activities for you to try. It includes everything from simple arts and crafts projects to tasty snacks and fun games.
Here is a sampling of what you will find in my collection of easy winter crafts and activities:
- Gather several pairs of mittens. Sort them by size, color, design, left hand, right hand, etc.
- Make miniature igloos using marshmallows and frosting.
- Paint the snow using food coloring or tempera paint mixed with water. Put the mixture in a squirt bottle and have a blast!
- Make a snowstorm inside by tearing up several pieces of white paper. Place them on a sheet or towel, have everyone grab around the edge, and toss the snow into the air.
- Cut snowflakes out of coffee filters and hang them around the room.
- Finger paint snowflakes on the windows using white tempera paint mixed with a bit of dish soap!
- Read all 50 Easy Winter Activities
If you can't beat winter, celebrate it everyday with these crafts and activities! After the read my ideas, take a moment to share your own simple winter activities. They could get published for all to enjoy.
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(Photo - Steven Errico/Getty IMages)
Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookWinter Fun originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 09:00:48. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Make-It-Over Monday Craft Challenge
I am still waiting for tooth fairy related crafts to be submitted for the current craft challenge. I hope you are all working on one to submit. Remember, your craft can be anything to do relates to the tooth fairy and loosing your teeth. Dig through your craft cupboards and recycling bins and see what kind of crafts you can make. Start crafting and submit your project to be published here.
You can share your simple ideas and tips using the comments feature on this blog post, but to get your project possibly featured in the next Make-It-Over Monday blog post, please submit it using this simple form. If you make the project you are submitting, take a picture of it and submit the photo. Some of the submitted ideas will be shared in the next Make-It-Over Monday blog post. Preference will be given to those projects that are submitted with photos.
If you want some crafty inspiration, you can look through projects submitted for past challenges. Start out by exploring these projects.
If you have questions or comments about this craft challenge, use the comment feature below. Suggestions regarding this feature? Again, use the comments feature to post your suggestions; and, thanks for playing along. If you want a reminder when Make-It-Over challenges are posted, sign up for the Family Crafts newsletter.
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(Photo © 2012 Sherri Osborn licensed to About.com, Inc.)
Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookMake-It-Over Monday Craft Challenge originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 09:00:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Spotlight Crafts - Monkeys, Dogs, Doctors, and More
Check out the variety of projects offered as spotlight crafts this past week. Which one do you like best?
- Shoe Box Guitar - Learn how easy it is to craft a guitar out of a shoe box.
- Heart Monkey Craft - To make this adorable monkey crafts you only need a few simple craft supplies. He is so simple to make, all ages can give it a go.
- Candy Kiss Rose Bud Craft - You can make all your friends and family these fun candy Kiss rose buds for a special treat for any occasion.
- Doctor Bag Craft - Follow these instructions to make a pretend doctor bag using paper.
Enjoy, and remember, if you complete any of these crafts, take a few moments to send me a picture and it can be featured here too!
(Photo © 2012 Sherri Osborn licensed to About.com, Inc.)
Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookSpotlight Crafts - Monkeys, Dogs, Doctors, and More originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 09:00:42. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Explore Crafty Blogs - Crocheted Bracelet, Earring Organizer, More
Check out what all of the crafty bloggers are up to this week:
- Aileen's Musings - Aileen shows you how to make easy peasy felt flowers using her BIGKick.
- Crafty Princess Diaries - The Crafty Princess reviews the Embroider Everything Workshop: The Beginner's Guide written by Diana Rupp.
- Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world - This week at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make a Steampunk photo hanger out of a knife and key, how to draw a wide-angle view, a unique quilted canopy photo, and a recipe for whole wheat cinnamon raisin bagels.
(Graphic is courtesy of morgue.com)
Follow me on Twitter | Join me on Facebook Explore Crafty Blogs - Crocheted Bracelet, Earring Organizer, More originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 09:00:45. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Check Out These Scissors
Pretty much anyone who sews, does embroidery (either machine or by hand) or does paper crafts can appreciate the quest for a good pair of scissors. A pair of scissors that are not only comfortable, but can also make smaller detailed cutting easier. This pair of precision scissors, made by Olfa, are made to help you cut out those fine details. See if this pair of scissors will suit your needs by reading my full review.
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Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookCheck Out These Scissors originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 09:00:08. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Create a Story Sack
What is a story sack? Besides being a great way to get ready for school, it is a fun and creative way to help kids enjoy reading! It's simply a bag or sack of some sort, which contains a story book along with related craft ideas, games, and other fun stuff. Imagine the fun of not only reading about the characters of the story but also making related puppets or other crafts, wearing a costume, and so on.
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(Photo © 2012 Sherri Osborn licensed to About.com, Inc.)
Follow me on Twitter | Join me on FacebookCreate a Story Sack originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 09:00:23. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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