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Fall is here, a chill is in the air and you’re wracking your brain as you find yourself feverishly working towards finding the right holiday gift. It is hard to imagine a better gift than a...
Need an easy project for kids? Want to make something unique and different? Making a foam bulletin board is easy, creative, and a personal, decorative touch for anyone!
Making yarn dolls is a great activity for the kids to get into. When I was young I used to make these dolls all the time and had a blast. After making them you can jazz them up a little. You can...
Knit them and wear them!
Knitting is not for older folks anymore. I am an avid knitter and I am in my 30's. I know that knitting sounds like it is really hard but once you have the basics, you will be able to knit...
Save money and have fun with the kids! A simple walk in the park and a trip to your basement is all you need to make beautiful Christmas ornaments!
How many times have you seen stickers around the house, on your floors, walls and furniture. Here is a creative and inexpensive way for your kids to display their stickers in their very own book...
You can knit leg warmers using a knitting ring. Knitting rings, or circular looms, are neat tools. They are based on those little spool knitters we used as kids; some of you may have actually...
Crocheting is a wonderful stress reliever. When I was expecting my second daughter doing crochet became a type of meditation for me. But though I enjoy the art of crocheting I am not great at...
The real beauty of a rag doll lies entirely in the face and though this rag doll is not a true beauty, she does have character. You can learn to create a rag doll - eHow style with these simple...
Sometimes we make cute little crafts and find that the craft would be so much cuter with a little crochet hat and matching scarf. A lot of crafts call for hats and scarfs to be made from felt or...
This gift is fantastic for bridal showers, baby showers, even bachelor parties. Basically it is great for any life changing celebration. Great gift, quick and easy, and inexpensive but is sure...
For one of my daughters’ birthdays, we discussed doing a retro 60’s party and decided to go with a hippie party for our themed party. My daughter did a lot of research to remain as true to the...
Cats don't care how much you spent on a gift- they just love playing with something fun. An empty box might get more attention from a cat than a nifty toy you picked out at the pet store. Not to...
A simple and green idea! Make an ornament by recycling toilet paper or paper towel tubes and left over yarn from your art projects to give to family and friends! Even the kids can do this one....
When we think of tapestries and looms, we automatically think of complicated layers of string, wood, pedals, etc. Making your own seems inconceivable! But it's possible to make your own loom for...
Around the holidays and birthdays my family always receive many greeting cards. Some of them are really nice, and I wanted to find a way to recycle them. When my kids need a bookmark I give them...
All children like to make fun arts and crafts for Halloween. This Halloween you can make something fun with your children that is low in cost and great to hand out to their friends or little...
Add a little charm to your kitchen by crocheting hot pads that look like fruit slices. Here are the crochet pattern steps I use to for this project.
Dammit Dolls are the perfect gift or craft to release the stress we all have in our lives. With a Dammit Doll you can throw it, stomp on it, jab it, slam it, and even strangle it until all of your...
This how to article will demonstrate how to make a cross stitched heart shaped magnet. Cross stitching is an easy craft that people of all ages can enjoy. This project is the perfect gift idea...
This is a simple article on how to increase the number of stitches with a k1f&b (Knit 1 front and back.) Though slightly confusing in the beginning, this is an easy stitch to master.
Having a furry bat for Halloween can be a lot of fun. Hang the bat on a string and watch him dive on guests unexpectedly. Guest will get a real scream our of your furry bat. Best of all by...
When I was around eleven years old, one of my teachers engaged our entire class in a fun, interactive story time. This story time was a chance for children to create a story together, limited...
If you are like me, you have a box, bag, or basket of mix-matched socks you’ve set aside over the years. It doesn’t really matter whether one of them got a hole in it, got bleached, or just...
Would you like to make a beautiful scarf that is a wonderful accessory to anything you wear? Would you like to be a fashionista with little money but a lot of style? Would you like to learn how...
This is a simple and almost cost free to keep your plants watered while on vacation. No one needs to enter your home while you are away to check on your plants.
Easter is around the corner and for many penny pinching is at the top of the list. Our spending habits have changed due to the economy and we are looking for anyway we can to save money.
Make these adorable Halloween Goblin Treats for your child's classroom or for other Halloween parties.
Making pom-pom pets is fun and easy. You don't even need to be able to sew. This is a simple craft for children and adults alike. They can be used as toys, decorations, or even ornaments for the...
There is nothing more adorable than a newborn baby with handmade booties covering her tiny little toes. Crocheted baby booties make excellent gifts for baby showers, baptisms or a baby's homecoming.
Children love music as much as they enjoy making things. Why not join these two creative forces and make one or all of these fun and easy musical instruments to encourage play and creativity. For...
The holidays are coming and of course so are a lot of other gift-giving occasions throughout the year. Wouldn’t you rather think of your dollar spent going to an individual than a giant...
Many crochet garments or afghans don't achieve the category of gorgeous because of lack of good color combinations. Learn how to make an attractive and clever use of color with these easy pointers...
Kwanzaa crafts are almost as popular as the actual holiday. Along with making Unity Cups, Kinaras and Mkeka mats, people also make Kwanzaa "Celebration" beads. This craft is sure to be...
Hemp can be made into many useful materials. The thread or yarn can be made into sturdy jewelry alone or with beads. Once you decide on a pattern or design, the main necklace is easy going. ...
Sock puppets are easy to make and kids will enjoy hours of play with their creations. Your kids can fill an afternoon crafting animals or Moppet people using your single leftover socks.
Noodles can be used for many different art projects. And now you can find them in lots of different shapes and sizes. Noodles can be sorted, and counted, or you can have your kids glue them to...
Stripes are a good way to add extra color or detail to any crochet project. You can vary them to be in sharp contrasting colors, or in subtle shades for a different effect. They can cross the...
Casting on is the first step of any knitting project. It is the process by which you place the first row of stitches on the knitting needle. The double cast-on described here is one of the...
To newcomers, a crochet pattern can look complicated and intimidating. However, it's easy to decipher them once you know the basic abbreviations that serve as your guides to the patterns.
Great summer fun for kids and great party gifts for kids summer birthday parties.
Instead of throwing out your bouquet of flowers, dry them. Maybe you don't have an entire bouquet, but like drying small flowers for sentiment. Perhaps you use dried flowers on craft projects. ...
Choosing a crochet hook can be a daunting task, especially if you are a beginner. There are only two items that are absolutely necessary to make a crochet project. The crochet hook is the most...
My daughter made these snowmen for all of us one Christmas. They make great doorstops or just look cute at Christmas tucked in a corner. Here's how to make one.
If you know how to crochet a scarf or a square, you will find that you can crochet this apple with ease. These crochet apples make great gifts, especially alongside children's books such as Dr....
Leftover yarn can be used for many other projects, and crafts. Don't throw them out. Put them to use with these creative ideas. Many of these craft projects are kid friendly.
My "How to Get Free Crochet Patterns" was a hit, so I'm bringing you more! Do you love to crochet? Does making something new and wonderful from a ball of yarn make you a happy camper?...
Looking for an easy craft for your scout troop or a way to amuse the kids on a rainy day? This how to will teach you a couple of methods to make a yarn necklace.
Need a fast quick Christmas gift for a co-worker or your child's teacher? What a better way to make an impression with this fast and easy craft. No two are ever the same. Easy enough the kids can...
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