Craft Gossip

All you need is some yarn, paper, paint and phone book for this creative project. Fun and easy enough for any age!  Can even be used to discuss mirror image, reflection, rotation and other math words!!

Thrify Craft Mama gives you…

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I love this “hand made” flag from Serendipity.  Perfect craft just in time for the 4th of July!

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The Snail’s Tail shows you how to make an ABC game from square paint chips and scrapbooking alphabet letters that she bought at Walmart.  Once you make your game, she even gives you ways to use your cards to play with…

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img_3530I love the idea of journaling even with those who aren’t able to write yet.  The Write Start uses a journal and some colored pencils to get her little boy in the habit of expressing himself on paper.   It is such…

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Making books with your children can be both educational (for them) and enlightening (for you).  Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord has made a living out of making books with elementary age students and teaches you how to do it too on Making…

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I created a little art corner/kids table for my son Jakson about six months ago out of some things we had laying around—a wooden step ladder, the top of an old coffee table, leftover peg board for displaying art and…

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tangramsLet’s Explore has started a new series of ideas for summer learning.  The first activity is about tangrams. Her post includes links to printable worksheets and an explanation of how she used them with her kids.  Let’s Explore has even listed resources…

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Make and Takes has filled a “Summer Tub o’ Fun” with lots of craft and art supplies to keep the kids busy during the summer.  When her kids claim boredom, she points them in the direction of the tub.  What a…

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Create a personalized picture frame for Father’s Day.  Martha Stewart tells you how using a printable template, card stock, and photos.  Easy and will look great on dad’s desk!!

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I remember making one of these for my dad when I was younger.  The greatest things about coupon books are that they are personal AND cheap to make!!  Check out the links for help creating your own coupon books with…

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Father’s Day is looming near-still looking for some ideas?  How about a snake tie?  Take one of dad’s old ties and create a new pet just for him.  Wouldn’t it look great wrapped around his computer at work?!?

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