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Ask Maria “Sewing Stretchy Materials”

September 3rd, 2010 at 05:00am Under Ask Maria

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I want to make Barbie and Ken clothes. I would like to use old sweaters or other streachy material. Please help.
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Using old sweaters is a great way to repurpose and recycle for green crafting. Wash the materials before you start. Open up the seams of the clothing [...]

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Kids Saturday: Papercrafts

August 14th, 2010 at 08:01am Under Kids

It’s that time of week again, Saturday, the day to spend with your kids doing some fun crafting ideas. I know you look for new ideas every week because it’s hard to keep your kids entertained. Making papercrafts is fun as you can get really crafty with many designs.
Flower Sticky Notes Pad- Foam and craft [...]

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Get Your Kids Excited About School with These Fun Crafts

August 11th, 2010 at 01:00pm Under Kids+ Paper Craft+ Wearable Craft

It’s that time of year again, kids are heading back to school and either your child is excited at the prospect or they are dreading the end of their summer. Either way it’s the perfect time to get them more excited by creating some fun back to school crafts you can all work on together.
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How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Animal

August 11th, 2010 at 12:47pm Under DIY+ Kids

I love animals, whether they are house animals or farm animals. I just have that natural love for all things cute. My favorite animals are the ones with beautiful designs like giraffes and zebras. They just have those amazing patterns they carry around with them every day. I have a purse with a giraffe print [...]

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Kids Saturday: It’s a Twister!

July 24th, 2010 at 09:31am Under Kids

This weekend is a toasty one in Chicago, one of the hottest days of the year. If you’re going to do anything outside, make sure you be careful and drink a lot of water. If you’re going to stay safe and keep inside then you can craft with a lot of water instead of drinking [...]

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Kids Saturday: Easy Summer Crafts

July 17th, 2010 at 09:58am Under Kids

Have some summer fun with your kids, even on a rainy day these crafts can be fun. Let them use their imaginations and their crafty side. These crafts are not only fun to make, but they can also be useful too. Check them out:
Floral Fish Bookmark- Such a cute craft that can then be taken [...]

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Kids Saturday: 3D Flowers

July 10th, 2010 at 09:11am Under Kids

This weekend is going to be a good one, the kids are finally out of school for the summer and they want to have some fun. The flowers are in full bloom so why not bring those flowers inside. This weekend take your kids to the crafting table and make some 3D flowers.
3D flowers can [...]

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Sunday Preview: Crafts for Kids, Summer Sewing, Crochet Patterns, 4th of July and Quilting

June 27th, 2010 at 08:23pm Under sunday preview

We’ve got some great stuff coming up in this week’s Quick & Crafty newsletters.
Monday: Need Thrifty Summer Crafts for Kids?
Goldfish Paper Plate

Tuesday: 12 Fun in the Sun Sewing Patterns
Oversized Beach Tote

Thursday: Another Source for Fabulous Crochet Patterns
Popcorn Stitch Flower Afghan

Friday: 15 Easy 4th of July Crafts + 10 Quilts to Make
Contemporary Table Runner Quilt Pattern

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Kids Saturday: Paper Crafts

June 19th, 2010 at 09:34am Under Kids

With easy to obtain materials and simple directions, you can never go wrong with a paper project.   They also make a really fun craft to do with your kids.
Here are five paper projects that your children will have a blast creating.

Colorful Tissue Paper Frames- Hold your most precious pictures in  creative DIY photo albums made [...]

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Kid’s Saturday: Fun Rainy Day Crafts

June 12th, 2010 at 09:00am Under Kids

Just because it’s rainy outside doesn’t mean that there is no fun to be had for your kids.  Make some of these excellent crafts that are perfect for indoor fun.  Before you know it, your children will be looking forward to those rainy days!  These fun rainy day crafts will entertain and delight!
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