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Inexpensive Paper Craft: Fortune Cookies

August 15th 2010 00:01



Fortune cookies are extremely versatile. Aside from enjoying the edible variety, you can create origami fortune cookies from paper to serve as impressive party favors or gifts. Fill them with personalized greetings, blessings, fortunes or jokes for a creative way to express feelings.


Directions found HERE

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Use as tiny party favors, fill a Chinese take-out container with several "cookies"
for a fun gift.


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Inexpensive Paper Crafts

August 14th 2010 23:53
Okay, summer is winding down....this means FABULOUS discounts on paper products.Perfect time to set the kids up for some paper crafts, ( or plan some art projects for your classroom)

Remember making pinwheels? With only scissors, a sheet of paper, straw, ballpoint pen casing and a pin you can teach your kids to make these fun toys. Poke them in the garden, or fix them on bikes and watch them spin in the wind.

- Cut the square from each of the corners toward the center.
- Leave a 1-inch space in the center.
- Poke a hole in the center of the square with the pin.
- Bend every other corner to the center. Hold in place with the pin.

- Place a small portion of the ballpoint pen casing over the pin so the pinwheel will spin easily.
-Push the pin through the top of a straw. Add a small piece of heavy cardboard or cork for safety. Alternately, press the pin into a small dowel.

Directions for more inexpensive paper products can be found here
paper crafts, construction paper, pinwheels




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Umbrella Art

July 16th 2010 03:25
Praying for rain ....it's a hot and muggy night here in Cleveland, Ohio, we could really use a nice summer shower.

A few things always seem to bring the rain....
* washing and waxing my car
*giving the dog a good bath
*and to really summon the rain, how about an outside art project that needs 24 hours to dry. That oughta do it!

Let's make it a omen and paint umbrellas. Start with solid color nylon umbrellas as the blank canvas and you can make fun works of art.

Read here for the supplies needed and the instructions.

Then, if the rains do come and your crafting has to move indoors, try a couple of the other umbrella collage projects listed here.

Here are a few of the great umbrella art installations from around the world that were posted on Environmental Graffiti. Love these!

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Painted Monarch Butterfly Umbrellas in Battery Park

hanging umbrellas in Seoul

umbrella lights, outdoor light, creative outdoor light idea



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Play in a Bubble!

July 9th 2010 12:14
What child ( or adult) doesn't love bubbles? Playing with bubbles is inexpensive and makes a for a fun outdoor activity on a sunny day. Set the kids up with bubbles, and then have them wash their bikes or your car!

Use giant bubbles as a birthday party activity...or during a family reunion or neighborhood event.

Put bubble solution in a small kiddie pool. Set a step stool in the center for a child to stand on. Then place a hula hoop over the child. Dip the hoop into the bubble solution and slowly lift the hoop over their head. Kids can use small bubble wands while inside the bubble to fill the giant bubble with smaller bubbles.

For the recipe and more Soap Bubble Tricks check here.



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4th of July- Patriotic Bald Eagle Craft Ideas

July 2nd 2010 13:30
Are you looking for something different for your kids to wear this 4th of July?
This easy craft project is created from hand prints so even toddlers can do this with help. Bald Eagle prints can be placed directly on a T-shirt or use the same idea to make a patriotic apron or simple picture on paper.

Such a cute design, boys and girls can wear their handmade T-shirts proudly. Learn how to make HERE.
Bald Eagle Snacks


Make these sweet bald eagle snacks by arranging the following;
* 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips
* 6 large marshmallows
* Finely shredded coconut
* Chocolate sandwich cookie
* 6 Cashews
* Black decorators' gel
Melt 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips according to the package directions.
For each bird, drop a large marshmallow into the melted chocolate, using a spatula to coat it well.
Remove the marshmallow from the chocolate and roll it in finely shredded coconut, leaving one end uncovered.
Immediately set the marshmallow, coconut free end down, atop a chocolate sandwich cookie.
Let the chocolate set a bit, then use a toothpick to make a hole in the side of the marshmallow and insert a cashew for a beak.
Add eyes with the black decorators' gel.







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Make Glow in the Dark Bouncing Comets

June 30th 2010 12:44
Waiting for the 4th of July fireworks to start can often feel like For-EVER to little ones (and big ones too!) With a few craft materials you can create glow in the dark bouncing comets to fill the space before the evening festivities begin.

Comet crafts can be made with young space enthusiasts or children who are studying outer space in school. Comets are rare finds in the night sky. Shooting out from the outer limits of the solar system, these balls of dust and ice start to melt as they approach earth, creating a brilliant tail


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Bike Spinners...Be the Envy of all the Bicycles on the Block with this recycled craft

June 29th 2010 01:52
Win the "best decorated bike" this 4th of July

...or simply be the envy on your block


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Make Garden Stepping Stones

June 23rd 2010 03:37
Make concrete stepping stones with your kids this summer. Messy materials that are not normally used in a typical art class are instantly exciting with most kids.
Concrete stepping stones are also a great project that can be done outside during Vacation Bible School with a group of children, granted you have helpers. You will need concrete, heavy black garbage bags or mixing buckets, garden trowels, plastic gloves, water, molds and decorative items. Since the concrete needs time to dry thoroughly it should be done toward the beginning of a one-week VBS.

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Rubber Band Games for Kids

June 22nd 2010 02:49
The humble rubber band can form the basis for several children's games. Try a traditional game of Chinese jump rope or create an educational geo-board for kids to learn from and enjoy. Children also can make a collection of elastic-band powered cars to race with common household items. Hold competitions indoors or out.
humble rubber bands can provide hours of fun

Learn how to make your own


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Science....and Father's Day

June 15th 2010 14:09
Incorporate science lessons into your summer fun. Using art materials to teach science is a sneaky way to slip abstract ideas into your child, making them easier to grasp. Let these ideas double as Father's Day gifts or activities for dad to do with their kids.

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Music and Art

June 2nd 2010 02:35
Incorporate art and music by creating your own musical instruments.These multicultural pieces of folk art provide an opportunity to introduce different designs and color schemes. Create authentic-looking pieces or choose your own interpretation.

didgeradoo, australian instruments, homemade musical instruments, art and music

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Sand Art Brownies

December 17th 2009 18:00
If you are looking for a great homemade gift to give out on behalf of yourself or your children, consider Sand Art Brownies. They are a practical gift which don't necessarily cost a lot and they make fun gifts.

You will require one wide mouth quart jar with lid


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The Gift of Giving

December 16th 2009 17:51
For many children, Christmas all too often focuses on the gift of receiving rather than the gift of giving.

As my daughter is starting to understand more what Christmas is about, I set her a couple of easy tasks. The first was to make some Christmas cards for some of the children in her class. We purchased some blank cards and envelopes and some Christmas themed stickers. She combined the stickers with her artwork and my handwriting and between the two of us we had some Christmas cards which she felt very proud of


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A Pair of Snowmen

December 14th 2009 09:41
This delightful pair of snowmen are adorable and will have you in the festive spirit in no time at all. They are made from a pair of mittens and while it is a great craft for the older children, it can be suitable for the younger child with more parental supervision.

Visit All Free Crafts for the full instructions on how to make your snowmen - namely Mr and Mrs Mitten.
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