Crafts for Kids
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Embellish It With Round Metallic Stickers!
Round metallic stickers are a craft staple over at my house! I don't know what it is, but they're just so useful and add a nice shiny touch to so many projects. I use them to make polka dots on colored paper, for joining ribbon on a gift, for adding a small touch to a…
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Make Giant Carrots (& Some Bunny Ears) For Purim Or Anytime!
Here's a fun project for Purim or any time! How about making some giant cardboard carrots with the kids and then making some wearable bunny ears as well for a cute but simple costume. (Bunny ears not shown, you'll have to use your imagination for that one!) You'll Need: orange crepe paper green crepe paper…
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Fill The Walls With Fun Masks From Cut Paper!
Purim is a week from Sunday, so now is a great time to give the kids a fun decorating project. Why not fill a whole wall with paper masks of all kinds? It's so much fun and looks great! When we lived in Jerusalem, we had an small entryway, and I used to fill it…
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A Fun Alphabet Game For The Kids Using Beans: Introducing Alphabeans!
Isn't this just too cute? Here's a new game for the kids that will cost you the price of a bag of lima beans (or any large white bean) and a thin permanent marker. And most kids like tiny things, so these beans have a certain appeal that you just won't find with any other…
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Recycle Promotional Magnets And Make Fun Art For Your Fridge!
I really hope you've been saving those promotional magnets you get with the pizza delivery or from a myriad of people trying to get you to remember them on your fridge. Because I've finally come up with a great project that everyone in the family will love! Simply scrub off the printed paper side after…
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Help Your Kids Make Cute Welcome Signs From Cereal Boxes!
Your holiday guests may have already come and gone, but you can always think up a good reason to make a sign. To celebrate or commemorate an important event, to say thank you, to communicate a message, or even to publicize something wonderful. Giving thanks, honoring guests and showing loved ones that we're proud of…
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Cut Contact Paper Collages: Fun And Practically Mess Free!
Wouldn't you like to make some works of art like these? Me too, in fact I had to control myself from grabbing all those little pieces away from my kids and making something myself! The other evening before dinner I was in need of an activity that would allow me to prepare a meal and…
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Make Gorgeous Chanukah Decorations From Baker’s Clay!
Who would have thought that with some humble salt and flour dough (baker's clay), Chanukah cookie cutters. paint, glitter and sequins, one could create such jewel-like ornaments? I have to admit, I made these two years ago, and back then I was quite amazed at how beautiful the results were. At the time I couldn't…
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Make An Adorable Seasonal Mobile From Embroidery Hoops (A Great Baby Gift!)
Make an adorable mobile from embroidery hoops—quick to make with great results. Perfect for the nursery or anywhere, and will cheer you up all winter long!
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Simple & Festive Holiday Greeting Cards: A Great Project For Kids!
A loyal reader has just requested some ideas for Chanukah cards, so while these aren't specific to any holiday, I thought I'd share the idea with you, as it has lots of potential as a craft project the whole family might enjoy on a dark Fall/Winter evening! And it's always a good idea to get…