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Crafts Ideas for Toddlers
Crafts for toddlers support development and are just plain fun.kids paint craft image by Christopher Hill from Fotolia.comToddlers are little explorers. They learn from experiencing their environment to the fullest. Toddlers love to touch and manipulate objects. Cause and effect is the...
Beach & Ocean Crafts for Kids
Shells add a coastal flair to crafts.shell image by Erg??n ?--zsoy from Fotolia.comWhether you have kids and plan to visit the beach or are teaching a group of kids about coastal environments, there are plenty of crafts ideas available. Some ideas require special beach-y items, like...
How to Make Rosettes for Sweaters
Rosettes are fun craft projects to make at home and can be used to show support for a cause or as prizes in a competition. The basic construction of a rosette is very straightforward, and the central piece can be customized for the occasion. Attaching the rosette to clothing can be more difficult, e
Drawstring Bag Directions
Sew a variety of drawstring bags for different purposes with just a few materials. These basic bags can be made to hold shoes, carry travel items, personal necessities, jewelry, clothing, toys, treats, craft supplies or help to stay organized. Plain or luxurious, large or small, these pouches make e
Craft Ideas to Sell at Craft Shows
Craft shows are fun and offer a multitude of unique handmade treasures. They are displays of creativity and inventiveness being offered for sale. Being on the other side of the display table is a bit different. The seller's craftsmanship and ingenuity are being offered for world to see. A ton of har
How to Make Professional Beaded Jewelry
Jewelry making is an exciting craft that people of all ages can enjoy. It allows for the expression of creativity and requires the use of imagination and innovation. This art form can even inspire others, as jewelry creators display designs that are often vibrantly colored and dazzling to the eye. A
What Is a Cell?
Scientists estimate that cells first appeared on the earth over three billion years ago. For millions of years after their appearance, cells were the only living beings on the earth. The cell is the basic unit of life from which all living organisms are made. Some organisms are single-celled and som
How to Make Dream Catcher Jewelry
Dream catchers are a Native American tradition that many people like because of its symbolism and whimsical appearance. According to Analysedreams.com, the dream catcher is a web that is supposed to catch the bad dreams and allow the good dreams to filter down through the feathers to the person slee
How to Work With Crepe Paper
Crepe paper is a type of decorative craft paper with crinkles, or "crêpes." It is called crepe paper because it resembles crepe fabric. To make crepe paper, a manufacturer adds sizing, which is a glutinous material used to stiffen fabric, to tissue paper before gathering the tissue in small fol
Making Scented Potpourri With Rice and Oil
Potpourri is a scented mixture of different materials and essential oils. You can pour potpourri into a bowl to scent a room or pour it into a cloth pouch to make a sachet. Instead of buying potpourri, you can make your own at home with uncooked rice and scented oil. The craft is easy to make and ca
How to Bind a Report With Tape
Reports are often presentation pieces where an idea, concept or statement is being made before an audience. This audience may be a teacher, board room, or members of an organization. The report must represent the individual or company in the best possible light. To accomplish this, every aspect of t
How to Sew a Peasant Blouse With a Pattern
A peasant blouse is a loose-fitting garment, often with a ruched or ruffled neckline, bodice or sleeves. They come in a variety of patterns, from puffy sleeved to off the shoulder or laced bodice. If you have a pattern for a peasant blouse, you can make your own gypsy-style peasant shirt from the pa
How to Make Fried Marble Jewelry
Have you ever heard of fried marbles? Apparently, many people have made them in girl scouts, at camp, etc. Personally, I stumbled upon them while browsing the Internet, but I never knew about them before. Frying marbles is a very simple process and makes some really pretty jewelry. They're unique an
The Easiest Way to Cut out Two-Inch Blocks for Quilting
Cutting small 2-inch squares for quilts is much easier when you use a rotary cutting blade. This type of blade allows you a crisp, accurate cut that ensures your square is perfectly even on all sides. To cut a 2-inch square, you also need a clear plastic quilting ruler to use as your guide. When qui
How to Spray Paint a Handbag
A plain or old handbag sometimes just does not grab your interest. There are different ways to spice it up, like adding charms or patches. Another great and bold way to add interest to a humdrum handbag is to use spray paint. If not planned carefully, this method can be very messy. With a few simple
Shoe and Boot Makers Tools
Shoes have been worn over the centuries for protection and fashionshoes image by Deborah Durbin from Fotolia.comFrom Roman caligas to high-fashion Prada stilettos, footwear has been a part of human evolution. After the fall of Roman occupation, people in Britain in the 9th century then...
Toddler Dinosaur Crafts
Toddlers, who are usually defined as a children between 12 and 36 months of age, can create a variety of age-appropriate dinosaur crafts. These crafts are simple to make and although some may require the help of an adult, others can be created with no help at all. Dinosaur crafts help toddlers to le
How to Make a Naruto Head Protector
Naruto is the main character on an anime series of the same name and its sequel "Naruto Shippuden." In the series, Naruto is a partially-trained ninja that gets caught up in a number of adventures involving mystical forces, magical energies and fantastic beings. He has a number of weapons and magica
A Substitute for Plymouth Foxy Yarn
Foxy was a knitting and crocheting yarn produced by the Collection Francaise brand under the supervision of the Plymouth Yarn Company based in Bristol, Pennsylvania.