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January 2010

Carrot Stamp Art

JulieAdorepaperplatestampart

This adorable artwork was made with
carrot stamps! Get the details at
Julie Adore Dimanche!
(site is in French so use a translator if the pictures
don't make sense - cutting should be
done by a parent)

01/27/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Paint, Printmaking | Permalink | Comments (1)

Alphabet Beans

CreativeJewishMomalphabeans

This is such a fun idea from Creative
Jewish Mom - alphabeans!

01/27/2010 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Gifts to Make, Homeschooling, Inside, Parent Made | Permalink | Comments (1)

Corrugated Cardboard Sailing Ships!

IkatBagboatsdragon

I adore these ships made from a cardboard
box at Ikat Bag! You'll find a pattern to
print out as well as instructions. Be sure
to check out all the pictures - they are
larger than they look!

IkatBagboatsprincess

01/26/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Homeschooling, Inside, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Pretend Play, Printables & Downloads, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Painted Heart Doilies

4CrazyKingspainteddoily

So pretty! 4 Crazy Kings shows you how
to make these colorful painted doilies
and has suggestions on how to use them.

01/26/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Group, Inside, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Paint, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Corn Starch Play Dough

5OrangePotatoescornstarchdough

Five Orange Potatoes shares a
recipe for play dough made from
cornstarch that can be cooked in
the oven or air-dried.

01/26/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Experiential, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Science, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hot Chocolate Dipping Spoons!

AlphaMomsnowmanhotchocolatespoons

Check out Alpha Mom to make
these yummy dipping spoons for
your hot chocolate! Wrap them
up for great little gifts.

01/26/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Christmas Crafts, Edibles, Fall Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Inside, Party Ideas, Valentine's Day Crafts, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Beeswax Hearts

TheMagicOnionsbeeswaxhearts

Start a new tradition: make
beeswax hearts for Valentine's
Day - instructions are at
The Magic Onions.

01/26/2010 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Experiential, Fall Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Homeschooling, Inside, Ornaments, Valentine's Day Crafts, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Ideas For Making Valentine Cards From Recycled Materials

TheLongThreadrecycledvalentinescards

The Long Thread has lots
of ideas for making your
Valentine cards from materials
you probably already have
around the house.

01/25/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Heart People

Cakiesheartfamily

Check out these adorable heart
people at Cakies!

01/25/2010 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, Crafts, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Last Minute, Paper Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Stitched Valentine & Fabric Pouch Tutorial

SewingSchoolstitchedheart

Sewing School has instructions
to make a simple fabric pouch for
your Valentine cards to slip into.
The directions for the stitched
card are at The Long Thread.

01/25/2010 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Needlework, Paper Crafts, Textiles, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Wax Paintings

HereWeAreTogetherwaxpainting

These pretty wax paintings are found at
Here We Are Together. (Be sure to use
caution when using a lit candle
with your children.)

01/25/2010 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Inside, Paint, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Get Creative With This Free Printable Card

StorybookWoodsvalentinecards

I love how Storybook Woods used mini
yo-yos to decorate these cute cards
found at How About Orange! How about
some paper hearts for the flowers for
Valentine's?

01/22/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Last Minute, Mother's Day Crafts, Printables & Downloads, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (7)

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