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.
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Posted by Erika on Mar 7, 2009 in
Family Crafts,
Flower Crafts Bring the colors of spring into your home with these easy crafts ideas for kids. Paper flowers are the quickest, most fun way to spruce up your kids’ room this Easter season.
Spring Flower Crafts
To make these pretty flowers, you’ll need:
- Colored construction papers (various colors)
- Pencil
- Pompoms (medium to large)
- Flexible straws/ chenille stems
- Craft glue
- Scissors
How to make it:
1. Draw a flower on the construction paper.
2. Cut out the flower and cut a small hole in the center.
3. Cut from the side of any one petal to the center of the flower. Overlap two petals and glue them together, giving the flower a slight curvature.
4. Glue the pompom in the center of the flower.
5. Finally, glue the straw/ chenille stem centrally onto the backside of the flower.
Use your imagination to make different size and patterns. An assortment of colors and lengths will make your project even more beautiful.
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