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Kids Crafts
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on December 9, 2008
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I need some easy, inexpensive, not real time consuming crafty gifts that can be made by 2nd graders.
Thanks for any ideas.
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- try familyfun.com for lots of ideas
- Pine cone ornaments...easy. Glue glitter scraps etc... Lots of bling and make great gifts. Also, bird feeders......put peanut butter on pine cones roll in bird seed. ...
- Large puzzle pieces - especially where some of the puzzle might be missing - those puzzles with 24 pieces, etc, work well. Paint the puzzle piece and then glue on a p...
Crafty Christmas
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on October 21, 2008
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I am looking to make some crafty christmas gifts for family and friends. Any ideas or websites that can help me??
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- Here are 2 things I"m doing this year: From the dollar tree: purchase baby oil and those plastic holiday themed containers...get brown sugar from Walmart (the kind ...
- I just bought the Martha Stewart holiday magazine at Whole Foods last night, and it has a ton of little crafty gifts that you can make for family/friends. Check it out...
- www.marthastewart.com attend the local arts/crafts shows.
Crafts
Asked by T.F. from Albuquerque
on August 28, 2007
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I am looking for fun and simple crafts to do with my daughter. She is going to be 3 in November. I like to keep her busy and do at least one craft a day, and I am runn...
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- I have 2 little boys - ages 2 & 4 - and we also do a lot of crafts. I usually just try to keep a good supply of materials here at home & then spontaniously come up wi...
- Check out the websit www.enchantedlearning.com. Tons of craft ideas and printable ones too! Have fun.
- Cornstarch goo is fun. Mix one part cornstarch with approximately one part water and a couple drops of food coloring. When tapped it acts like a solid; when gentle pre...
Crafts
Asked by N.W. from Las Vegas
on January 20, 2012
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I am a infant teacher and need some ideas of some crafts for my babies to do. They have to do it. 6 weeks to 15 months old.
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- How about finger painting? It's messy but something my girls always enjoyed!
- Food coloring and shaving cream in a large baggie tapped shut to squish.
- Hand or foot casting. You create life size replicas of their hand or foot. Super easy...and they're ALWAYS a hit with parents. You can then paint them a pretty colo...
Do It Yourself Crafts
Asked by J.W. from Eugene
on December 7, 2009
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Does anyone know the basics of plate painting? Like, what kind of plates and paint to use, if you have to bake them or spray them with something. I want to do this as ...
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- I would check with a store like Michael's and see what they suggest. You probably needs specific kinds.
- Typically any kind of ware that's going to be coming into contact with food has to be fired (to remove the toxicity of the glaze/overglaze, and to bond the "paint" (ak...
- Have you looked on the Internet? Nearly everything we can do has web sites with instructions and info on where to buy what we need. I've seen info in magazines tha...
Non-Crafty Moms, Would You Pay for Craftiness?
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on May 25, 2011
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I was at the craft store the other day looking for memorial day decorations, and overheard a mom buying fabric for a costume she needs to make for her kids school by T...
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- I've mostly seen people help each other out for free. One of my friends showed me how to recover my sofa(not doing it for me, but answered all my technical questions)....
- I would pay, especially if the woman didn't put her name on anything and I could take credit.
- I do all sorts of craft things and sewing for others. If you know anyone who can help you it might be fun to try and learn. Ask around and see what your friends know h...
Crafty Moms!
Asked by O.L. from Los Angeles
on January 19, 2011
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To all of you crafty moms out there, I could use some advice! I have a 5 year old son who loves different projects. I like to give him activities that he can do by him...
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- Ok-so NOT a crafty person but how about gluing on dry pasta shells onto some colored construction paper. Do you have snails around the outside of your house? Once in...
- We love Michael's! My DD is almost 3 and we got there once a week and stock up. Right now she is into painting so I got a bag of different sized brushes and tubes of...
- Oreintaltrading.com has some cute (cheap) craft kits. What about one of those little weaving loom kits? My son used to like when I would just get all of his craft st...
Arts and Crafts
Asked by J.L. from Boston
on November 3, 2008
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Hi,
I am wondering if anyone has any good ideas for arts and crafts. I am looking specifically for Thanksgiving arts and crafts for my 3 and maybe my 1 year old. I ...
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- I love Oriental Trading for crafts -- although many would be tough for a 3-yr old. For Thanksgiving I like to make handprint turkeys -- trace the child's hands and ...
- My daughter's first grade teacher recommends the magazine FamilyFun because of its wonderful crafts. I haven't finished the November issue yet, but ideas include a tur...
- The best crafts that i have come up with for my 21 month old and my 3 year old have come from the website DLK paper crafts. (these crafts are all 100% FREE) http://ww...
Question for Crafters
Asked by A.D. from Eau Claire
on May 25, 2011
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Just wondering---
When do you like to do crafts?
or craft with your kids?
During Spring / Summer OR Fall / Winter?
of course there is always all year no mat...
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- I have girlfriends who get together every Thursday so we can craft. We just bring whatever we're currently working on and it is so much fun! Girl time and craft time a...
- WE craft all year around here, but different crafts for different times of the year....summer we so lots of outdoorsy things, make bubble soap, to handprints and finge...
- I sew, I only do it when my boys are in bed for the night or napping on the weekends. I do this all year around (I own my own business) but really love it most in the ...
Craft Malls
Asked by J.P. from Phoenix
on May 31, 2008
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I am new to the Phoenix area and I feel sort of all alone here. I moved here from Oklahoma City and I am having a terrible time trying to find craft malls here. It i...
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- Hi J. and welcome! I used to do this also, but just had sales at my home in the Fall. I know someone who does this year round and has a booth at the outdoor swap meet...
- There are also several marketplaces around town. At the downtown farmers market every Saturday morning there are a number of craft vendors. http://www.downtownphoenixp...
- Welcome to Phoenix! You might try this website http://craftmasternews.com/showlistings.htm for some ideas. Some of the local schools also hold "Posie Patch" craft fa...
