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How to Make a Percussion Shaker Egg

By SuzanneL

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They're fun, they're small, and they add pizzazz to your church rock group, salsa band, or children's party. Anyone who can keep time can play them, even children. But those simple little things can cost a whole five bucks in a music store. You ... more »

How to Make a Personal Portable Pet From a Fast Food Box

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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If you want a cute and cool pretend pet to carry wherever you go, you won't have to wait for your parents to buy you an expensive version from the store. Create your own animal and a personalized house for it with an old Happy Meal food box and ... more »

How to Make a Photo Display Notebook

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Notebooks are a staple of grade school life. Usually a child keeps one notebook per subject. Kids like to personalize their notebooks to say something about their burgeoning identity. Help your kids make notebooks that are personal and special ... more »

How to Make a Photo Frame

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Fun for parties and kids to make... more »

How to Make a Piñata

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Piñatas are sure to delight young and old. Most people think of them as birthday games, but they also bring fresh fun to other holidays, including Easter. A piñata Easter egg adds flair over the dinner table, adding to the festivity of the day, ... more »

How to Make a Picture Frame With Your Child

By ksosa

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There can never be a shortage of craft ideas to keep you and your children busy. Finding an entertaining way to adorn all those family photos can be fun but purposeful as well... more »

How to Make a Piggy Bank

By ksosa

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Parents love to complain that their kids don't know the value of money. You can teach them about the value of money by teaching them to save and count it, using the piggy bank the two of you make together... more »

How to Make a Pine Cone Photo Holder

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Pine cone crafts are a great way to celebrate the fall months, and they yield themselves to various craft projects. Collect various pine cones and then use them to make centerpieces, wreaths, ornaments and this photo holder... more »

How to Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder

By Neecy

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A great craft idea, that you can do with the kids too!.. more »

How to Make a Pinecone Christmas Tree

By Meadowlark

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Pinecones come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Pinecones are produced from conifers (cone bearing trees) and can be found growing just about anywhere; however, they are most prevalent in their natural habitat of wooded forests. Spending a day ... more »

How to Make a Pinwheel

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Watching a pinwheel spin in the breeze, or go round and round with a few puffs of breath is delightful for the young and old alike. You don't need to buy a pinwheel at the store, however; make one right at home. It's both simple and fun!.. more »

How to Make a Pipe Cleaner Dinosaur

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Pipe cleaners are easy to bend into the shape of a dinosaur. This craft project is mess-free and easy for younger kids to make. Follow these directions to make a cute, fuzzy Brontosaurus with a coiled body in just a few minutes... more »

How to Make a Pipe Cleaner Duck

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Pipe cleaners are easy to shape into a little duck. This mess-free craft project is perfect for young children. Use white pipe cleaners to make a coiled body and wings, and an orange pipe cleaner to make the beak and legs... more »

How to Make a Pipe Cleaner Person

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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You can turn ordinary pipe cleaners into interesting shapes like animals and people. Make people in different sizes, and you will soon have a whole pipe cleaner family. Pipe cleaner people are easy enough for children to make... more »

How to Make a Plastic Bag Dryer

By drhode

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Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make and decorate your own plastic sandwich bag drying rack. Now those drying bags won't take up dishwasher space or valuable counter space. These resealable bag dryers are a cute, smart craft that will help ... more »

How to Make a Popcorn Necklace

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Give your kids a bowl of popcorn and let them make some popcorn necklaces. It's a simple but fun craft that can keep hungry kids occupied while you're fixing dinner, or keep bored kids busy on a rainy day. It's also a great craft to do with your ... more »

How to Make a Pottery Angel

By erika81

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There are many uses for a small clay pot, but one of the most fun is to transform it into an angel. Just follow the steps below and your clay pot will turn into a fun and creative pottery angel... more »

How to Make a Princess Cone Shaped Hat for Halloween or Dress-up Fun!

By Shayleia

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It is easy to make a coned-shaped Princess hat. A hat like this can be used as a topper for a Halloween costume or just used for everyday dressing up for your favorite little girl... more »

How to Make a Pumpkin Trick-or-Treat Bucket

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Making a trick-or-treat bucket is a fun project that revs you up for Halloween. Give yourself plenty of time to complete this project as it must be completely dry between steps. Start working on your bucket several days before Halloween so it's ... more »

How to Make a Puzzle From a Picture

By ksosa

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Looking for something new for your little one to do? Try making your own puzzles that they can use again and again. They can be made from large photos, magazine pictures or even pictures your child draws. Then, instead of piling up, once the ... more »

How to Make a Reverse Glass Painting

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Reverse glass paintings are a fairly simple craft with a surprisingly sophisticated look when completed. They’re a great project for older kids, although younger kids can make reverse glass paintings with a bit of adult help. Make a reverse glass ... more »

How to Make a Rubber Band Guitar

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Children often love homemade craft projects as much as they love musical instruments, so combining the two is sure to be a big hit around the craft table. A rubber band guitar is a simple project that can be made as simple or as elaborate as you ... more »

How to Make a Rubber Band Tube Gun

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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When it comes to kids and their toys it seems like they are tireless in looking for the next "cool" thing to play with for an afternoon. Well here's how to make a rubber band tube gun, which is not only cheap, but will teach them something about ... more »

How to Make a Santa Clause Apron

By DIYGirl

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This Santa Clause apron is an easy Christmas craft for all ages. The kids can also make their own Santa Clause apron and give it to Mom or Dad as a homemade Christmas gift. Each completed apron will cost about $15... more »

How to Make a Scarecrow

By Amarande

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Here's a fun idea for your Fall and Halloween decorating - make a scarecrow! It's easier than you think... more »

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