Jan
31
Fun to String Beads!
January 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
This wonderful craft kit is sure to keep your little one’s hands busy for hours! It’s called Paper Bead Fun from Hearthsong. These are large (3/4″ diameter) paper mache beads in bright solid colors. Your child can decorated them however they wish with the five color markers that are included in the [...]
Jan
30
Sweets for the Sweet
January 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Instead of a boring old card, let your child give his or her classmates personalized cookies this Valentine’s Day! This is a fun way to bond with your child while teaching them life skills. There are great kits that come with everything you need to bake up a batch of fun.Â
Try this [...]
Jan
29
Class Projects
January 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and that means classroom parties! I loved these parties when I was young. I would always search through the cards I received for that one special card from the cute boy in my class. They were all the same though. You know the kind I’m talking about, [...]
Jan
26
It’s In The Mail!
January 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
There are many types of kids craft of the month clubs, featuring different types of craft projects. Do your homework before you decided, show them to your child and get their opinion on what types of things they would like to create.
Jan
23
What’s New?
January 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment
There are tons of fantastic kits out there to introduce your child to the world of crafting. One that I recently found is fast, funky, and fun! It’s Knot a Quilt, by Alex Toys. In just a few hours your child can create a colorful 36″ by 48″ quilt, and the best [...]
Jan
22
Let them decide.
January 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
My mother has sewn, crocheted, knitted, and done practically everything else her entire life. When I was young, she tried to get me interested in crafting, but it just wasn’t my thing. I remember when she tried to teach me to crochet, it wasn’t a pretty sight! It just wasn’t my time. [...]
Jan
22
Mom…..I’m Bored!
January 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I enjoy the peace and tranquility of my craft room. The hum of the sewing machine puts me into an almost zen-like state. I become so focused on what I am doing that nothing else seems to exist….until….”Mom, I’m bored!” I’m sure this has happened to all of us, but don’t fret, [...]

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