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 Friday, September 09, 2011
Freelance Friday: Halloween Pennant Banner
 Can you believe that we are already approaching the second weekend in September? Wow time is flying, and before you know it, Halloween will be here. In case you are still looking for some kid friendly Halloween crafts to create, here is a suggestion we found online recently. Try creating this Halloween pennant banner. This project was created by Fat Cat Creations. It is very unique, and a great Halloween project to make. Click here to see how this was made.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Teaching Thursdays: Sweet Treat Jars
By: Candie Cooper - To see more crafts from Candie please visit her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal. I have a stash of jars all washed and waiting for just the right project. It's not a crazy big pile, but maybe a dozen ranging from salsa to spaghetti, olives and baby food. I use them to hold water for swishing paint brushes, holding beads and trims. I like the way things look in clear jars. Today's project is a treat of sorts so let's take a look! Painting on glass, you'll need a few colors of Folk Art Enamels. Even though they are made for glass and ceramic surfaces, they are still waterbase and non-toxic and that means safe for kids. They also come in tons of colors, even metallics. I'm also using a tiny liner paint brush and a spouncer that is normally used for stenciling. Clean the glass surface with alcohol before painting. Also, only paint where food will not touch (in other words, don't paint inside the jar). Dip the spouncer in paint, blot some of it off to the side and make a polka dot on the glass. Use the end of the paint brush to make tiny polka dots in the centers of the large polka dots. Trace the lid around some fun paper and cut out. You can use Mod Podge to secure the paper to the top of the lid. Follow it up by hot gluing a ribbon around the edge of the jar. You can also add a stack of buttons to the top. 
Fill the jar with sweet treats (I may have eaten a jelly bean or two on this step) and it's finished!
These are great for party favors, gifts for teachers, or just to make for yourself!
Have fun!
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Web Wednesday: Baby Food Jars & Chalkboard Paint
 Did you know that baby food jars can re-purposed? Well in case you didn't know check out this unique way Hani from Craftionary recycles baby food jars. I was amazed to discover this absolutely genius craft project. Hani took baby food jars, and with some chalkboard paint and a few supplies transformed them into coin banks. Love it! This is a practical craft that can definitely be used around anyone's home. This project is also great for kids who are just learning to count. These jars could be used as another way to teach them about money, and counting. Click here to see how Hani made this fantastic project.
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