Origami is Good for the Soul

Posted by Erika on Jan 29, 2010 in Family Crafts, Uncategorized

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.

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Tags: craft for kids, craft ideas, Family Crafts

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Mirrors-Home Decor

Posted by Erika on Jan 25, 2010 in Decorating Craft, Decorative Mirrors, Uncategorized, Wall Decor, Wall Mirrors, home decor

Enhance the size and scope of your room by decorating the walls with mirrors. Different decorating schemes call for specific mirror designs. Take for example a sleek, simple wood- or metal-framed mirrors in your contemporary home or a painted wrought-iron mirror hanging in your French country home. Whatever style of mirror complements your home décor, simply hang one above the sofa or in your foyer and add to the light while enlarging the size of the room.

Revamp a plain, old mirror with painted twigs or driftwood. Decorating with Mirrors isn’t just for your bathroom anymore! It’s a great way to bring style to any room in the house. By decorating with mirrors you can increase the brightness and make the room look larger than it really is. Make over an old mirror to fit in with the most traditional to ultra modern decor.

Decorative Mirror

Click through for the instructions and directions for a handy home-decorating craft from Woman’s Day’s.

Tags: Decorating Craft, Decorative Mirrors, home decor, Wall Decor, Wall Mirrors

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Holiday DIY Craft

Posted by Erika on Jan 13, 2010 in Uncategorized

By creating this delicate wall ornament you’ll be ready for the best holiday of the year. Valentine’s Day crafts are easy and fun to make. Swap the glitz for an old time touch like a fabric wreath. Cut fabric into leaf shapes and paint with white glue thinned with water to the consistency of heavy cream. Let dry, then staple the stiffened leaves to a cardboard ring. Shape extra leaves into poinsettias fastened with a center brad.

Holiday Wreath

This is a beginner’s level Holiday Craft Project: You will need the following material:

Cotton fabrics about ¼ yard each of 6 green prints,
Chalk marking pencil,
Scissors,
Wax paper,
Bowl,
Elmer’s glue or fabric stiffening liquid
Foam paintbrush
12-inch diameter corrugated cardboard ring
Staple gun
2 yards of ½ inch wide red ribbon.

Look on for how-to-instructions on making this beautiful Holiday Craft Project.

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Fun ‘Cupcake Charm’ Craft Project

Posted by Erika on Jan 6, 2010 in Crafts, Uncategorized, cupcake craft, cupcake craft project, cupcake recipe, fun craft project

Make this fun cupcake craft project that’s compact, and portable but not edible. A cupcake always makes me happy! Whatever the flavor rich chocolate, vanilla or lemon you’ll love this for any occasion. Project excerpted from The Polymer Clay Cookbook: Tiny Food Jewelry to Whip Up and Wear.