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11 Kid-Friendly Fourth Of July Crafts… DIY Fun for All Ages!

Engage the kids this summer with Independence Day themed crafts to get them excited for the Fourth of July holiday. From DIY tote bags to homemade sparklers, patriotic face painting, and more… here are 11 ways to add sparkle to kids craft time on the 4th of July!

How To Make A Numbers Book Or Counting Book For Baby

I recently made a very special baby book for a friend who was pregnant. I wanted it to be something unique and elegant, but sturdy enough to withstand little hands. I decided to make my own counting book as a numbers board book for the baby.

How To Make Clay Bud Vases

Making a bud vase is very simple, and even very young children can do this with only a little help. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Fun With Halloween Rubber Stamps

Here are some ideas for using Halloween rubber stamps to spice up your Halloween holiday. There are lots of fun ways you can utilize your Halloween rubber stamps in craft products and holiday decorating themes.

Make Your Own Embellishments For Craft Projects, Handmade Cards & Scrapbooks

Crafts like scrapbooking and card making are wonderful hobbies and a creative outlets for many, but they can become very expensive. The cost of embellishments alone can cramp your style, but here’s an idea for the do-it-yourselfer. Why not use all those fun papers, fabric scraps, and doo-dads to make your own embellishments?

How To Make Decoupage Candle Holders

Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cut-outs onto it. Each layer of paper is sealed with a glue or varnish before adding another new layer. You can use the decoupage technique to create a beautiful votive candle holder.

How To Make ‘Magic’ Underwater Paintings

Watercolor resist is a technique that artists use to create interesting effects in their paintings. The basic idea is that wax or oil will resist water-based paints; the paint won’t stick to it. You can use this technique to create beautiful paintings of ocean life or anything else your imagination can dream up.

How To Make Book Pressed Flowers

While you’re out enjoying the weather, collect some of those beautiful spring flowers to use in your arts and crafts projects. For pressing flowers, look for more flat flowers like violets, pansies, and daisies. Thicker flowers will work, but they take longer to dry. Here’s how to press flowers…

How To Make A God’s Eye Weave… A Fun Craft Project For Kids

The Ojo de Dios, or Eye of God, is a Native American craft of the Huichol Indians of northwestern Mexico.

The Eye of God is a symbol of the power of seeing and understanding the unknown. They are made for children when they are born and a new eye is added for each year until they are five. All you need for this project are two relatively straight sticks and some yarn or string.

Easter Treat Bag Idea

Here is a quick Easter treat bag idea, using punched-out flowers for a springtime feel. Plus links to other Stampin’ Up Easter bags, pouches, boxes, and treat holders.

Ideas For Crafts Using Rub-On Images

If you’re like me you have sheets of rub-ons that are half-full — in the same box as the half-used sheets of stickers. Now that Stampin’ Up has rub-ons that coordinate with their stamp sets, there is a new technique using the new product.

Quick & Easy Homemade Valentine Treat Bag

Here is an idea for a Valentine Treat bag for giving away treats. If you have a small heart punch and some cardstock, you’re ready. The best part is that it requires no stamping and can literally be done in less than 10 minutes!

Use Rubber Stamps For Your Gift Boxes And Gift Bags!

Stamping handmade cards is a great way to show your friends and family that you care very much for them. Another way to use your stamps — and other creative talents — is to dress up your packages and gift tags.