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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

Mirrors-Home Decor

Erika — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:03:23 +0000

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.

Holiday DIY Craft

Erika — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:42:56 +0000

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.

Fun ‘Cupcake Charm’ Craft Project

Erika — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:28:56 +0000

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.

Cupcake Charm Craft

Check out my recipe that makes a traditional chocolate cupcake with pink icing and instructions on how to make a cupcake charm.

Festive Craft Idea: Pom Pom Gift Decoration

Erika — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:51:38 +0000

Searching for your Festive Craft to top off your holiday presents?

Look no further.

Christmas Pom-Pom

Here is a Holiday Craft that’s a perfect addition to any gift!

Look here for more Christmas Craft Ideas.

Easy Christmas Crafts

Erika — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:43:55 +0000

DIY Holiday Crafts

Brighten up the holidays with these

easy-to-make Christmas Crafts.

Easy-to-make Christmas Crafts

This holiday season deck-the-halls

with DIY crafts you can make with the

whole family.

Christmas Family Crafts

Erika — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:34:14 +0000

‘Tis the Season

This holiday season, deck the halls with

seasonal crafts that you can make with your whole family.

Come look at our favorite holiday decorating ideas for every room in the house.

Christmas Crafts

When the guests start arriving start pulling out the Christmas treats.

Christmas Crafts

For more Christmas Crafts look to Woman’s Day.

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.

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.

Kids’ Thanksgiving Crafts

Erika — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:05:10 +0000

Kids will enjoy our best Thanksgiving

crafts featuring the star—the turkey.

Kids will gobble up these easy-to-make tabletop centerpieces.

Create the right atmosphere with the cutest

Thanksgiving decorations including pilgrim

crafts and dinner table place markers.

Get your kids in the right state of mind by placing

these turkeys throughout the house.