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 Friday, September 16, 2011 Thursday, September 15, 2011
Teaching Thursdays: Upcycled Initial Necklaces
By: Candie Cooper - To see more of Candie's crafts check out her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal. I'm always asked for ideas on making jewelry with kids. It's not always easy, with the small parts. However, this is a quick and easy jewelry project you can make with kids in about an hour. My favorite thing is that they are made with recycled poker chips as the base and letters that come in a large pack. That means you can make one for you, your friend, your friend's friend and grandma. Initial necklaces for everyone! You will need: Folk Art Paint, wood letters (see below for source), colorful wood beads with large holes, cord, Mod Podge, washers, scissors, multi-purpose adhesive, funky paper and poker chips. The second hand stores are filled with poker chips for next to nothing by the way. Paint your initial letter in whatever color you fancy. While that's drying... You can cut a circle from scrapbook or magazine print to go on top of your poker chip. Mod Podge the paper to the poker chip followed by the letter. Glue the washer to the back of the poker chip--take care that your initial is upright. If I were making these with a group of kids, I would do this step ahead of time so the glue was already dried.  Fold a length of cord in half and thread the looped end through the washer. Poke the tails through the loop and pull, securing the cord to the pendant. String the beads however you like along the cords. Above are two different ideas for stringing. Knot the ends and slip over your head. No clasp needed. If you want it shorter, bows will suffice!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Web Wednesday: Boo Onesie
Kids of all ages should be able to get in on the Halloween fun. Don't leave your littlest one out. Here is a great Halloween project that they can wear. This cute onesie is so festive, and simple. You only need a few craft supplies, mainly FolkArt fabric paint, and a onesie. This project can be completed in no time flat. So what are you waiting for? Get your infant in the Halloween spirit, and put this on him or her. Happy 1st Halloween! Click here to learn how to make this craft project.
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