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Easy Easter Crafts

Erika — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:09:51 +0000

Try our fun craft projects for you and your kids to do in celebration of Easter. Have a little Easter fun with these easy craft projects. There is something here for every level of do-it-yourselfer. From the kid-friendly paper Easter Bonnet to the more advanced hand-painted Easter welcome sign, we’ve got it all. So find a festive way to celebrate the spring holiday.

Here is a fun and easy alternative to Easter baskets. Plain pastel colored gift bags are decorated with polka dot scrapbooking paper, ribbon and Easter ornaments to complete these adorable bags. They are also great for an Easter egg hunt.

Get everything you need to make the holiday fun-Easter Crafts.

Projects: DIY Table Runner

Erika — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:29:29 +0000

Show your tabletop a little love with this fun felt craft project.

A candy stripe runner is a treat for your table. Enjoy this decorative craft idea with your family.

A candy stripe runner is a treat for your table.

Skill Level: Beginner fun craft

Materials Needed for Table Runner, Home Decorating Project: Tape measure; chalk marking pencil; felt: 1 yard white, ½ yard each of brown, lime green and turquoise; scissors; paper-backed fusible web; iron and ironing board.

Directions:
1. Measure, mark and cut white felt to desired size of runner (ours is 14 inches wide). You may need to piece white felt sections together to get desired length. If so, cover seams with colored stripes as you fuse them on.

2. Using iron, fuse web onto back of each remaining piece of colored felt. Cut into strips slightly longer than runner width and several inches wide. We cut strips freehand for a slightly irregular look.

3. Peel backing off web and arrange stripes on runner; fuse in place.

4. Trim stripe ends even with edge of runner.

Easy Craft Project

Come see us at Point Click Home for more fun craft ideas.

Origami is Good for the Soul

Erika — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:06:28 +0000

Origami, the traditional Japanese art of folding paper into various objects, is an activity that is guaranteed to provide any family with countless hours of fun. Children are drawn to the brightly colored paper often laden with intricate patterns and designs. It is relaxing, quiet, and ideal for a day whose weather does not necessarily permit outdoor adventure. It’s also an enjoyable way of honing motor skills and concentration as it not only requires the ability to focus, but also the ability to perform a series of steps in order to complete the desired task.

Origami paper is easily acquired at any arts and crafts store and most packs of paper come with ideas and folding instructions and nearly every major bookstore sells the instruction books. Another fun place to find origami supplies would be at your local art museum.

Read about more fun arts and crafts ideas at WomansDay.com.

http://www.womansday.com/Lifestyle/Lifestyle/Crafts.html

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Erika — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:17:18 +0000

Put your kids in the Thanksgiving frame of mind with these

Holiday Craft Ideas from Woman’s Day.

Tackle our exciting list of leafy,

sprig-happy holiday projects.

Holidays Decorating Projects for Kids

Erika — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:44:25 +0000

Personalized Touch

Have your guests feel a little special this Thanksgiving with these homemade decorations made by kids.

Art-Paper Place Mat

Add a homemade holiday touch to your spread with these table sheets.

Keep holiday planning easy with these great DIY craft projects.

Ladder Crafts

Erika — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:06:04 +0000

Put Your Kitchen to Work

By creating this pot rack you’ll be able to

better organize your cluttered kitchen in style.

Pot Rack

Creative Display of Nature

A gardener’s dream, a plant stand to brilliantly

show sun loving plants and gardening books, too.

Indoor Plant Stand

These great craft ideas will transform an

old ladder into a fashionable home feature.

Halloween Makeup

Erika — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:34:30 +0000

Get “The Look”

When your kids absolutely love their costumes,

having the perfect Halloween Makeup will be the

icing on the cake! Get your ‘freak-on’ with these

do-it-yourself makeup ideas.

Face painting tips and ideas.

Bride of Frankenstein

There’s nothing like a little makeup to enhance a great getup.

Check out tips for glam or scary looks with face paint,

scars and flashy lashes also with complete how-to costume instructions.

Vintage Crafts

Erika — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:17:53 +0000

Tea Time

Just Rosy

Life imitates art, and sweetly so.

Have a Ball

A Sunny Topiary with real daisies brightens a mantel,

or if you use faux flowers it’ll bring cheer all year.

Discover other clever craft ideas.

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!!

Erika — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:48:45 +0000

Turkey, the word most associated with Thanksgiving.

This year start out with Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for the whole family!

For starters impress your family and friends with

these personalized placecards.

Next, charm them with these great napkin holders.

Try these great Thanksgiving Ideas your whole family will have fun with.

Latest DIY Crafts

Erika — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:00:30 +0000

Try these great Kanzashi designs for your next DIY project. Use it for your hair or as an accessory to your purse.

For great ideas on elegant paper projects for sophisticated entertaining, use ideas from Paperie. Make your own coasters or any variety of classy and creative handmade paper projects for every occasion, from New Year’s to Oscar Night party.