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June 30, 2009
4th of July Confetti Popper Rockets
Brenda at Alpha Mom shows you how to make 4th of July confetti popper rockets perfect for kids to play with as well as great holiday decor.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 30, 2009 10:00 AM
Holiday projects, Kids, Paper Crafts |
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How-To: Star Wars Rings
Have your kids try their hand at making these Star Wars rings by our friend Bonnie at StarWars.com. There's even a handy sheet of your favorite characters to print out.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 30, 2009 08:00 AM
Jewelry, Kids |
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June 29, 2009
How-To: Make LEGO-Stamped Wrapping Paper
My son's fifth birthday was yesterday, and because he's obsessed with all things LEGO, we had a LEGO-themed birthday party. When we got to the presents portion of the party, he madly ripped into his packages. When I picked up this set of gifts, though, I stopped him and made him (and everyone else) admire the ingenious hand-made wrapping paper. I asked my friend, Amy, how she did it, and she said that she was working on putting together a tutorial for the quick and easy project. Better yet, her son (who made the wrapping paper) even made a short video on how to get the brick effect on the paper. She posted the tutorial and video this morning, and I'm so tickled to see it. I love that their wrapping was not only unique and fun, but that her son got in on the crafy action. I'm the kind of mom who always intends to do something like this with my kids, but can never seem to quite get it together. Amy makes it look so easy! Enjoy!
As for decorating the cake, I ordered a plain cake with the intention of decorating it at home with some of my son's LEGO mini-figures. However, he decided he didn't want to see them submerged in icing, so I had to come up with a backup plan. I picked up some of these brick candies in the bulk section of Whole Foods to sprinkle on top. Then I went on to the LEGO web site and downloaded some of their sticker sheets that they provide for various play sets. Instead of printing them on sticker paper, though, I printed them on shrink plastic. Once they were cooked, they were the perfect size and structure to embed in the icing and decorate the cake. He made sure I included all his favorite LEGO mini-figures. And, yes, R2D2 is on there twice ... because he's just that cool. My son loved it, and I loved that it was so super simple. Now we can take the Shrinky Dinks and stick magnets on the back and use them on the refrigerator! Sometimes I fret about the fact that I'm somewhat of a slacker when it comes to party planning and decorating for my kids, but this just reminded me that simple is fantastic, and the kids love it just as much!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 29, 2009 03:00 PM
Kids, Paper Crafts, Parties |
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Wet/Dry Pool Bag
Wet/Dry Pool Bag
By Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever
Future Craft Collective
We spent last week at the pool, trying out our super fun pool toss game. And since it's been hovering in the low 100s for about a week straight now, you can pretty much rest assured that anytime we are outside, we will pretty much be near water, be it pool, cold springs, or in the river. And when so much time is spent lugging stuff to and from the water's edge, you definitely need a way to keep your dry stuff dry and separated from the wet stuff.
This week while I packed up a family of six for a summer vacation, Kathie worked her magic in the studio. After a trip to the thrift store and a couple of hours in the studio, she emerged with this sweet bag, the perfect combination of form and function — upcycled and super styling too.
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 29, 2009 01:00 PM
CRAFT Summer Camp, Kids, Recycle, Sewing |
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Packaging Turned Into Kids Toys
Patricia of A Little Hut helps her kids transform ordinary packaging into toys with this building scene above and more.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 29, 2009 12:00 PM
Kids, Recycle |
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Memory Catcher Pouch With Embroidery From Photograph
Gretchen of Muddlepud created this charming "memory catcher" pouch for her daughter. As though the idea for the project wasn't sweet enough, she adorned the pouch with embroidery based on a photograph of wildflowers she picked while she and her daughter were taking a walk. It's such a beautiful translation of a photograph, and a really dear project!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 29, 2009 07:00 AM
Hand Embroidery, Kids |
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June 27, 2009
How-To: Make a Hooded Doll Blanket
Candace at Sparkle Power shares how to make this sweet hooded doll blanket that includes a Velcro closure so the blanket can stay put on the doll. As a mom who has experienced, first hand, the frustration of a child who can't swaddle a doll and get the blanket to stay in place, this looks like a fantastic project.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 27, 2009 03:00 PM
Kids, Sewing |
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How-To: Mint Tin Travel Games
Here's s good project for keeping the kids entertained on long car trips (just one in what must be an arsenal): turn an Altoids tin into a mini game board, with magnet fimo game pieces, so they don't get lost!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 27, 2009 12:00 PM
Kids, Recycle |
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June 26, 2009
Making Your Own Play Dough is Fun
Making play dough is almost as fun as playing and sculpting with play dough! This simple cooked play dough recipe is a great way to encourage kids to have fun in the kitchen. The resulting dough is smooth, not grainy, and you can make it using inexpensive ingredients found in your cupboard. And this recipe cooks up fast! My lovely friend and model Sofia and I made the dough in about 15 minutes, start to finish. She had so much fun, and I did too!
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Posted by Brookelynn |
Jun 26, 2009 01:00 PM
CRAFT Projects, CRAFT Summer Camp, Kids |
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How-To: Make a God's Eyes Treasure Frame
Pam of Gingerbread Snowflakes has a great tutorial for a simple modification to the classic God's Eyes craft project that transforms the finished project into a small frame, perfect for displaying small treasures. I love the idea of doing this with kids while on vacation as a way to remember the trip!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 26, 2009 07:00 AM
Crafting with Nature, Kids |
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June 25, 2009
Petite Purls: Kids Knitting Patterns
How adorable is this knit pattern to make a haltermelon for a little girl? This is just one of the many cute kids knitting patterns on the new site Petite Purls. [ via Twitter @plainsight ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 25, 2009 05:00 PM
Kids, Knitting, Patterns |
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June 24, 2009
Turn a Placemat into a Bib
Babies and kids are messy eaters so you can never have too many bibs around the house if you ask me. Iuvinthemommyhood shows you how to save some moolah and turn a placemat into a bib.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 24, 2009 12:00 PM
Babies, Kids, Refashion, Sewing |
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Rainbow Jell-O
Rainbow Jell-O
By Katie Goodman
Themed snack and story-time activities are great ways to entertain kids during the summer months. What often starts out as glee — hurray summer, no more school! — can quickly turn to boredom if you don't have a lot of activities on your schedule.
Rainbow Jell-O is a fun snack that kids can help make. Due to the extra gelatin added, it doesn't take as long as traditional Jell-O to become solid.
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 24, 2009 10:00 AM
CRAFT Summer Camp, Food, Kids |
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June 23, 2009
How-To: Make Cut Apart Felt Food
The American Felt and Craft blog has a tutorial and patterns for making felt food that can be cut apart and put back together again, a fun activity for children who want to practice cooking skills in a safe way.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 23, 2009 03:00 PM
Kids, Sewing |
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June 22, 2009
Pool Toss Game
Pool Toss Game
By Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever
Future Craft Collective
If you joined us last week, you know we headed out of the sewing room and into the pool! It's hot here in Austin, and when it's hot here in June, you know you've got three months more to go of the forecast being nothing but hazy, hot, and humid. So what can you do but hang out at the pool? And if you're hanging at the pool for hours on end, you're going to need something to do. Last week we made the pool diving toy. And this week we'll be making a Pool Ring Toss Game in two parts.
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 22, 2009 01:00 PM
CRAFT Projects, CRAFT Summer Camp, Kids |
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June 21, 2009
How-To: Make a Newborn 4th of July Sunhat
The Purl Bee has a tutorial for whipping up this sweet little sunhat in patriotic colors for baby's first 4th of July.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 21, 2009 03:00 PM
Kids, Sewing |
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June 20, 2009
Creating Relationships While You Craft With Your Kids
I have two young children, and I love finding fun craft projects to try with them, especially during the summer months. However, I realize that sometimes I just get excited about the long list of "things" we can do and make, and don't take the time to slow down and realize how the time we spend together can create something much more meaningful: a closer relationship with my kids. Make and Takes has a great post on how to use crafting with your kids as a way to develop your relationship with your kids. I love the few simple steps you can take to see past the glue and glitter and get to the real heart of crafting with your children.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 20, 2009 03:00 PM
Kids |
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June 19, 2009
Repurposed Kids' Art Cards
Ann at hotcakes has a great project for reusing your kids' artwork into greeting cards. You can download each of the card templates above in PDF format.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 19, 2009 11:00 AM
Kids, Paper Crafts |
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June 17, 2009
Father's Day Card Prints
Make a printed Father's Day card in 10 minutes using a polystrene pizza plate as a canvas from Jox of The Knitted Blog.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 17, 2009 05:00 PM
Kids, Printing |
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Recipe: Chocolate Banana Pops
Chocolate Banana Pops
By Katie Goodman
School is out in most places and warmer weather has arrived. The sounds of the street are filled with children's laughter and the catchy jingle of the ice cream man. Stop there parents — you won't need to shell out for overpriced and unhealthy treats anymore. Instead, try this cheaper make-at-home cold summer treat, a great way to get healthy fruit into our kids with a little something special.
This is a fun project for kids to help with. They will enjoy coming up with interesting ways of decorating their own "popsicle." Who doesn't love an ice cold treat when it's hot outside?
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 17, 2009 10:00 AM
CRAFT Projects, CRAFT Summer Camp, Food, Kids |
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