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April 2008

Tissue Paper Butterfly Garden

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Sunshine streaming through colorful tissue paper always makes for a happy day!  Flossie Teacakes has a nice tutorial showing how to make stained-glass-like tissue paper butterflies - so pretty!

04/30/2008 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Collage, Crafts, Family, Group, Inside, Paper Crafts | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Exercise Game

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I think this is a great idea from Make and Takes - an exercise game!  I'm planning on customizing it for my kids karate camp this summer and using different karate moves. 

04/30/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Family, Games, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Outside | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Weaving Tutorial For Kids

beginning weaving on cardboard loom for kidsFull Circle has a simple beginning weaving project for kids in a nice photo tutorial! Adjust the width of the warp and thickness of yarn to accommodate different ages and give it a go!

04/30/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Quiet Time Ideas, Textiles, Yarn Crafts | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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May Day Baskets

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Skip To My Lou has several wonderful ways to
celebrate May Day! Try these decorated drink holder
baskets from last year or print out a free cone
template and tag for this year.  

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04/29/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Inside, May Day Crafts, Paint, Party Ideas, Spring Crafts | | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

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Beginning Embroidery

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Anna Maria Horner shows a simple way for children to begin embroidery.

04/29/2008 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Inside, Needlework | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Contour Drawing Lesson

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The third drawing lesson in the series at Camp Creek Press: Contour Drawing.  I'm loving these!

04/29/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Drawing & Illustration, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Last Minute | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Fresco Paintings

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Oooh, I love these fresco paintings from All Dressed In Blue!  Find the info here and here. 

04/28/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Art History, Crayons & Pastels, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Outside | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Alphabet Soaps

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House On Hill Road has made soap making so easy you can do it with a preschooler!  These cute alphabet soaps were made for party favors but they would make great Mother's Day and grandmother gifts too!  All the details are here.

04/28/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Body Care, Crafts, Family, Father's Day Crafts, Gifts to Make, Inside, Mother's Day Crafts, Party Ideas | | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

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Homemade Bathtub Paint

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Can't go wrong with this one!  Pepper Paints has a simple recipe for bathtub paint that will have little ones begging for bath time :)

04/28/2008 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Art, Body Care, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Experiential, Family, Inside, Paint | | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

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Homemade Apricot Leather

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This looks delicious! Homemade apricot leather by Make And Takes :)

04/25/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Edibles, Family, Inside | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Mini Books

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Glittergoods has a great photo tutorial on how to make these mini books - perfect for any type of journaling.

04/25/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bookmaking, Crafts, Family, Inside, Paper Crafts | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Flower Girls

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Take a look at Elsita's flower girls for some inspiration then go for a stroll in the garden and try making some of your own!  Lovely!

04/24/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Family, Garden, Inside, Nature Crafts, Outside | | Comments (7) | TrackBack (0)

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