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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Tile Board featuring Mod Podge

This is a great tutorial on using a tile board to make a picture frame by Scribbit a writer/mom who lives in Alaska.

See her post for step by step how-tos.

Posted in: blogs | Mod-Podge

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Fishbowl File Folder Matching Game/Craft

This easy and fun summer craft idea that uses Sparkle Mod Podge was posted by Mama Jenn. It doubles as a craft and a game.
Check the site out for instructions.

Posted in: paper-crafts | recycle

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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Summer Parties

Whether your little one has a birthday during the summer, or if you just want an opportunity to gather your child's friends, summer is a great time to host a party. Don't forget to let your children help with preparations like selecting a theme and preparing food - and consider doing craft projects at the party. Kid-made crafts make great take-a-ways and are a cool way to keep kids entertained while gaining a new skill.

Here are a few summer party ideas:

Ballerina "Dance Under the Stars" Party

Pirate Party

Tropical Party

Baseball Party

Safari Party

Surfer Party

Posted in: party-ideas

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Camp Craft: Vacation Bible School Ideas

Vacation Bible School project ideas!

'Jesus Loves Me' Door Hanger
Vacation Bible School Frame
WWJD Door Hanger
WWJD foam visor
Faith Doorhanger

Posted in: Camp-Craft | school-crafting

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Monday, June 15, 2009

Crafty Blog of the Week! Mod Podge Mania!

We love Mod Podge so we were super excited to learn that Xazmin at http://this-istheyear.blogspot.com/2009/05/mod-podge-mania.html has create Mod Podge Mania, so check out her blog to see what it is all about and be sure to see this cute chair she created with Mod Podge and the how-to's!

Posted in: Mod-Podge

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Friday, June 12, 2009

Great Father's Day Craft Using Mod Podge!

Our friends at http://www.anitasarts.com/ sent us this green Father's Day Gift project that uses recycled oatmeal boxes to make containers for dad's desk. This is a great project to do with younger children. Check out the post here for step-by-step instructions and other great craft ideas.

Posted in: blogs | Father's-Day | Mod-Podge | quick-and-easy

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Monday, June 08, 2009

B is for Bug: Boy's Room projects

As the mother of boy's I'm always looking for new theme's for boy's rooms. I just love these little boy projects with a boy's theme. There are four in all so click here to see them all.

Posted in: room-decorating

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Thursday, June 04, 2009

Decoupage for Kids

Here is a great article on decoupaging with kids from LovetoKnow.com

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Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Get Started with Summer Crafting

Get Started with Summer Crafting! Here's some tips and ideas to getting your summer crafting off to a good start!

Make sure you are stocked up on supplies! See this post.
Plan weekly theme-based crafts related to your children’s interests. For smaller children, you may want to find simple themes like colors, shapes and letters. For older children, you can create craft units on nature, plants or local resources. Another idea is coming up with projects based on summer plans you may have like vacation or family reunion. Making scrapbooks, family trees, and destination maps are all ways to engage your children in arts and crafts.
Create projects that use different mediums. You can try acrylic paints, fabric paints, paper crafting, decoupage and other mediums. Even try mimicking styles of great artists or art movements.
Leave room for spontaneity.
Incorporate nature and outdoors into your craft plans.
Check out these links with more summer crafting ideas:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Fun-and-Simple-Summer-Kids-Craft-Ideas&id=1102512
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/craft_summer_camp/
http://www.creativity-portal.com/howto/artscrafts/crafts_summer.html