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Kids Valentine Crafts

Valentines for the Birds - Spread a little love outside, too.

Candy Filled Heart Cards - Homemade cards with a treat inside to hand out to all your friends.

Paper Plate Valentines Holder - An adult needs to punch the holes, and then it's a great lacing activity

Valentine Foam Candy Cup - Easy and cute!

Categories: Holiday Crafts, Kids Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts
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Mittens, Mittens, Mittens!

Happy winter! It is very cold here, so naturally my thoughts turned to mittens... and hot cocoa. Let's talk about mittens first - here's a great group of all things mitten-ish!
By the way, homemade cocoa is really easy and delicious!

Have a wool sweater that is too worn or outgrown to wear again? Turn it into Mittens, Cut and Sewn from Shrunken Sweaters. It is an easy project to machine or hand sew. Added to Sewing Projects and Recycled Crafts

Walk in the snow with your sweetie and keep warm holding hands with the Lovers' Mitten Added to Knitting Projects

These Crochet Mittens are designed for a women's size small, though you can modify them. They're crocheted in parts and then crocheted together. Great way to use up leftover yarn. Added to Crochet Projects

Ultra-practical, though a bit challenging, Broad Street Mittens, turn into "hobo" gloves when you need to get keys out of your purse, put on chapstick, etc, etc. Added to Knitting Projects

Protect your fingers from hot drinks and keep them extra warm, too when you knit a Coffee Sweater Added to Knitting Projects

Rather stay inside and get some crafts done? Me, too! Cross-stitch these Gingerbread Man Mittens for a sweet gift. I think this chart would also work up nicely in plastic canvas for a Christmas tree ornament or package decoration. Added to Needlecrafts Projects

While you're keeping the homefires burning, enjoy this cute video of Martha Stewart making Monster Mittens with a chatty first-grader who steals the show.
Close the video to view the directions and pattern. Added to Sewing Projects

If your kids always lose their mittens, perhaps they'll hang on to them if you turn them into puppets with these animal and people puppet knitted additions. Added to Knitting Projects

Most little girls will love these Bunny Hat and Paw Mittens. Too precious! Also great for a cold weather Halloween costume. Added to Sewing and Halloween Projects

The inevitable lost mitten can be turned into cute puppets using felt and fabric glue. Added to Kids Crafts and Recycled Crafts

Finally, when it's just too cold to go outside, keep them busy with mitten-themed activities. Added to Kids Crafts Categories: Halloween Crafts, Kids Crafts, Knitting and Crochet, Needlework, Recycled Crafts, Sewing
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Tub Fun Alphabet Project

Such a simple project, but your kids will get so much out of the Tub Fun Alpabet Project! Plus, you can make any shapes or ideas using clipart or cookie cutters to fit your child's interests. Added to Kids Crafts

Categories: Kids Crafts
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Summer Ice Skaters Kids Craft

Beat the summer heat with this quirky Summer Ice Skaters Kids Craft. Added to Kids Crafts

Categories: Kids Crafts
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Backyard Putting Range

Have fun creating and then playing on your own Backyard Putting Range. The whole family will love it. Added to Kids Crafts

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All About Me Superhero Book

With the school year winding down, keep the kids busy with their very own All About Me Superhero Book. Plus, it makes a great keepsake, too. Added to Computer Crafts, Scrapbooking and Kids Crafts Categories: Computer Crafts, Kids Crafts, Scrapbooking
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Rosie O'Donnell's Crafty U Book Review

Rosie O'Donnell's Crafty U
100 easy projects the whole family can enjoy all year long

The new family crafts book by Rosie O'Donnell, Crafty U, is a comprehensive book of good-quality ideas and projects with large full-color photos and clear directions.

Every project has a gorgeous and large photo to show the final result. I find this is helpful to get the kids excited and to help them pick out a project. The directions are clear and laid out nicely. It's easy to see what materials you need.

With 100 projects, there are good variety of classic crafts and new ideas. They're organized into several themes - Everyday, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Rainy Day. The Easter ideas were adorable and not too hard to do. The Halloween decorations and costumes are especially fun, too.

The projects are not rated by age, but are simple enough for five-year-olds and up, with help. They're clearly meant to be done together, kids and parents. Any areas that a grown-up must do is clearly marked.

Big thumbs up for this fun and well-done family crafts book.

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Crayon Nibbles

Break out an old mini-muffin pan to make these easy-to-hold Crayon Nibbles. Added to Kids Crafts and Recycled Crafts

Categories: Kids Crafts, Recycled Crafts
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Toddler Recycled Crafts

Have fun creating wacky Juice Box Buddies with your little ones. Create a great take-along toy - a CD Case WipeBoard. Added to Earth Day Crafts and Kids Crafts

Categories: Kids Crafts, Recycled Crafts
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Crayola Box of 64 Crayons Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The fine folks at Crayola Crayons sent over lots of info about the 50th Anniversary of the 64 Box. They celebrated today at the Times Square Toys R Us in New York City, which is a very special and fun store to visit.

At the event, eight new colors were unveiled, with names chosen online by 20,000 kids. They include Super Fun, Bear Hug, Famous, and others just as interesting. The Ace of Cakes from Food Network made a crayon box cake, too. See all the details in the video on YouTube

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Bird Binoculars

Enjoy the spring weather and show the kids how to find songbirds with these cute Bird Binoculars. Added to Nature Crafts, Kids Crafts, and Recycled Crafts.

Categories: Kids Crafts, Nature Crafts, Recycled Crafts
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Ultimate Bike Birthday Party

Try this Ultimate Bike Birthday Party theme if your child is wheely into his bike. Hee hee. Added to Kids Crafts

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Butterfly Window Trim

This fun Butterfly Window Trim will shine in the sunshine. Great for other shapes, too. Added to Kids Crafts

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Alphabet Book Kids Craft

Pre-schoolers will like to watch this video demonstration from Sprout that shows how to make their own Alphabet Book. Written directions are also included. Added to Kids Crafts

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Horse Themed Copper Tea Light Candle

Copper is an easy metal to work with, and this idea for a Horse Themed Copper Tea Light Candle can be adapted to other themes, too. Added to Candlemaking and Kids Crafts

Categories: Candle-making, Kids Crafts
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Printable Pirate Party Kit and Glamour Princess Party Kit

Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of perfume! Have a pirate party or a princess party. Combine the two for a really adventurous party! Added to Computer Crafts and Kids Crafts

Categories: Computer Crafts, Kids Crafts
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Kids Craft Easy Jack O Lantern Paper Craft

Simple supplies and fun technique to make a classic kids Halloween craft - cute Paper Jack O'Lanterns! Added to Halloween Crafts

Categories: Halloween Crafts, Kids Crafts
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Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

Some toys are more fun when you make them yourself. Get creative with your molds for extra fun in making homemade sidewalk chalk. Added to Kids Crafts

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Thanksgiving Thankfulness Kids Craft

Focus on the meaning of Thanksgiving with this open-ended kids craft. Added to Kids Crafts and Holiday Crafts

Categories: Holiday Crafts, Kids Crafts
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Learn Face Painting

Here's a cute e-book that teaches you how to face paint. It's great for kid's parties. It includes photos and instructions for 50+ designs. I also like the helpful tips and extras they include. See it here. Added to Kids Crafts

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Beaded Wire Photo Holder

Great gift for moms, dads and grandparents, this beaded wire photo holder is creative and useful. Added to Jewelry-Making and Kids Crafts.

Categories: Beading and Jewelry-making, Kids Crafts
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Edible Jewelry for Kids

A simple project for the younger kids. Maybe you can sneak something healthy into the edible beads ideas. Added to Kids Crafts

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Printable Pirate Coloring Pages

Avast ye little landlubbers! Keep them happy with these pirate coloring pages. Added to Kids Crafts

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AllCrafts.net Arts & Crafts Book Review - Kathy Ross Crafts

Kathy Ross Crafts
Letter Shapes
Letter Sounds
Numbers
Triangles, Rectangles, Circles and Squares

Here's a delightful series of arts and crafts books to teach or reinforce letters, numbers, and shapes with your children. Kathy Ross is one of my favorite kids crafts authors, because the projects are age-appropriate and use common items. Most of the projects encourage further play and exploration, too. Best of all, they're always a hit with the kids!

Letter Sounds contains 29 different projects. Every letter is represented - from "Activity on an Anthill" to "Zipper-Bag Zoo Book." The last 3 projects use the entire alphabet. The final project uses and Altoids mint tin, a magnetic strip, construction paper and a hole punch to make a take-along letter builder in a box. Great for car trips and waiting rooms. Some of my other favorites inclued "Pear Print Penguins," "High-House Hat," and " Under an Umbrella."

Letter Shapes continues the theme - from Airplane A to Zinnia Z, with a few extra alphabet projects at the end. Each project is based on a pre-cut letter. If you're working with a group, they suggest using a die-cut machine. Most of the projects also include other words and images from that letter, which may give you more ideas to build on and talk about while making the project.

Numbers starts with a project for the numbers 1-10, but has several projects incorporating numbers - calendar markers, playing card counters, clock, cell phone, and more. I liked the "Bathtub Boat and Two of each Crayon Animals," which uses up the old crayons in the bin. "Seven-Day Story" also teaches the days of the week and encourages story-telling. "Gift-Bag House" helps kids learn their house numbers.

In Triangles, Rectangles, Circles, and Squares, each project focuses on one type of shape, and there are a five projects for each shape. Most are paper-crafts, with construction paper and glue. Each then uses one or two unique items from wiggle eyes to buttons. "Hairy Squarey" used an empty small pudding box as a decorated planter that grows grass seed. In triangles, we make a triangle handbell, triangle page markers and more. The square decorated post-it pad is a cute gift, too.

This series is great for those who need an introduction to letters, numbers and shapes, and those who could use a reinforcement. Beginning readers will also take to these creative projects and go far with them.

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Pompom Elastic Bracelet

An e asy kids craft for the tweens that comes out very nice. Added to Kids Crafts.

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Wire Initial

Kids love these wire intials. It can be adapted to a variety of materials and age groups. Added to Kids Crafts.

Categories: Kids Crafts
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Vacation Bible School Crafts

Here's a collection of Vacation Bible School craft projects from the Michael's crafts store website. Added to Kids Crafts .

Categories: Kids Crafts
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Mother's Day Kids Crafts

Lots of Mother's Day cards, gifts, activities and more for young children. Added to Kids Crafts and Holiday Crafts.

Categories: Holiday Crafts, Kids Crafts
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Farm Animal Magnets

Make a puppy, pig, cow or chick from a cereal box and chenille stems. Too cute. Great for the kids, with supervision, since you need a glue gun. Added to Kids Crafts.

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Handprint Shamrock

Simple scissors craft for your preschoolers to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Added to Holiday Crafts.

Categories: Holiday Crafts, Kids Crafts
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Oak Leaf Cuts - Holiday Crafts

Categories: Holiday Crafts, Kids Crafts
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Hydro Bracelet

Cute water-filled bracelets. Inexpensive materials and clever idea! Added to Kids Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
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3-D Printables Directory

Print and make tons of great playsets. Also added to Kids Crafts section at AllCrafts.net



Here's what they have:

• Exploration Family
• Farm
• Animals of Asia 3
• Animals of North America
• Animals of Asia 2
• Classic Car Race
• Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous
• Dinosaurs of the Jurassic
• Animals of the Antarctic
• Animals of the Arctic
• Restaurant
• Animals of Asia
• Animals of South America
• Animals of Australia and New Zealand
• Airport
• First Lunar Landing
• Amusement park
• Aquarium
• The Galapagos Islands
• Harbor
• Charles Lindbergh
• Train Station
• Florist's Shop
• Animal of savanna
• Bakery
• Shopping street Categories: Kids Crafts
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New Projects in Kids Crafts

The Kids Crafts section is all-new!

KIDS CRAFTS PROJECTS ADDED

Flower and Leaf Press
Water Scope
Art Printables
Make Your Own Marbles
Braided Jump Rope
Flowers in a Vase Mother's Day Card
Kids Craft Recipe Factory
Clay Recipes and More
Garden in a Baby Food Jar
Kid Printables
Holiday & Seasonal Printables
Printable Solar System
Printable Dollhouse Items
Printable Dinosaur Models
Printable Haunted House
World Record Paper Airplane
Free Coloring Pages
Preschool Pages
Birthday Party Themes
Personalized Invitations to Print
DragonFly Pins
Plastic Egg Bunnies
Calendars
Calico Roses
Handprint Elf Ornament
Baby Food Jar Snowmen
Shoeprint Reindeer
Crayon School Box
Pipe Cleaner Bugs
Friendship Bracelet
Alien Cross-Stitch
God's Eyes
String Art Sailboat
Small Plastic Canvas Box
Hardanger for Kids
Jeans Pocket Pouch
Autumn Leaves Birds
Homemade Chalkboard
Autograph Book
Printable Paper Dolls
Photo Frames from CD Boxes
Homemade Puffy Paint
Dream Catcher
Holiday Pony Bead Patterns
Beaded Safety Pin Swaps Categories: Kids Crafts, Newsletter
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AllCrafts.net Update - Lots of new free arts and crafts projects

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Welcome to the AllCrafts Update, the email newsletter of AllCrafts.net, the Free Crafts Network. www.allcrafts.net

Just in time for summer, the Kids Crafts page is all-new! We've organized the page into categories, and added more types of kids crafts. There are many new ideas, plus some classic kid crafts listed. If you don't have any kids around at the moment, you may want to borrow one or two, because some of the project are so fun!

I'll post each article from this newsletter. Categories: Kids Crafts, Newsletter
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S&S Kids' Arts & Crafts Showcase

Kids Crafts Alert - I found this wonderful gallery of kids crafts projects here at S&S Crafts Supplies S&S Kids' Arts & Crafts Showcase!


They have an awesome selection of kids crafts - great for groups this summer. Lots and lots of Craft Kits Categories: Crafts Supplies, Kids Crafts, Newsletter
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