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September 2009

Make An Accordion Book

Bird and Little Bird has a very
nice photo tutorial showing you
how to make this unique
accordion book that will
help inspire little ones to
document their stories!

09/16/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bookmaking, Crafts, Creative Writing, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Beginning Quilling - Paper Flowers

Busy Bee Kids Crafts shows you
how to make these cute flowers made
from strips of paper. Scale this down
to 1/4" strips of paper and you'll
be doing traditional paper quilling.

09/16/2009 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Inside, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Crumpled Tissue Paper Mural

There are lots of possibilities with
this tissue paper mural project
from Creative Jewish Mom!

09/15/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

How To Make An Origami Cube

Learn how to make these colorful origami
cubes with the great step-by-step photo
tutorial at Origami Mommy!

09/15/2009 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Cultural & World Crafts, Free & Fun Crafts, Homeschooling, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Countdown Sticks

Gift of Green shares how they
countdown to special occasions with
these fun to make countdown sticks.

09/15/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Games, Homeschooling, Organizing Ideas, Words of Wisdom | Permalink | Comments (1)

Beasts Of Waste

You can make a Beast of Waste too
with these tips found at Inhabitots!

09/14/2009 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Art, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Party Ideas, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tissue Paper Autumn Leaves

Art Projects For Kids shares this
fun art idea making fall leaves
from colorful tissue; take a look!

09/14/2009 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Fall Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Kid-Made Party Decorations

Kids love to help with party
decorations and designing a paper
tablecloth is a great way to get
started! Found at The Crafts Dept.

09/14/2009 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Flickr Friends Friday!

Xiao Hua

carlylennox :: trumpeta-trumpeta

ladylucente :: recycled beauty

das kaninchen :: in the neighborhood

pomegranates :: my little bear

the lulu bird :: fierce

artist Lewis Snarey (aged 8 years) :: drawing from life

meninheira :: grilanda de flores

jimmiehomeschoolmom :: cats and cats

There is a lot more where these came
from in The Crafty Crow Flickr group! I'd
love to see you there too!

09/11/2009 in All Ages, Art, Crafts, Flickr Friends | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

How To Make An Owly

Follow Menina's example for making
a stuffed animal from a child's drawing
and then give it a try with your own
child's drawing. It's easier than
you think :)
Found via Inhabitots

09/10/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Art, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Dollmaking, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Gifts to Make, Homeschooling, Needlework, Parent Made, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)