Bracelets from Plastic Bottles

I am always on the hunt for kids crafts. Especially now since I am gearing up for summer craft camp at our house. This tutorial posted on Madtown Macs for bracelets made from soda bottles is a great craft to add to our list of to do crafts. It is unique, different enough from packaged craft kits, yet simple enough. Take a look yourself and see if it might work for you. [link]

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DIY Fabric Band-aids

Design Dazzle shares a cute idea for making band-aid have a bit more style with the addition of fabric. My daughters would love these. The down side is that we go through them like water. My thought is with all the new Duck Tape designs emerging, using Duck Tape would make this idea so much more simple and quick to create. Either way, enjoy! [link]

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Make a Map Ring

Thanks to Instructables for a great tutorial on how to make a ring from a map. Seems quick, easy and smart. Doable with kids. Applicable to other materials like wrapping paper, fabric, kids artwork... [link]

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Mitten Tutorial

Makeitandloveit shares a very simple mitten tutorial that you have to try. [link]

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Snow Men Craft

I just love these Glowing Snowmen from Stuff by Ash. She has a great tutorial on her blog. I am going to have to make these with my kids - what a great Christmas break craft! [link]

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Creative Kids Drawing Idea

Let kids creativity go wild! – and they’ll feel like they are getting away with something. This drawing surface exists in your house - check it out.  [link]

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CD Recycle Project

Fun recycle project working with kids from Make It ... A Wonderful Life using CDs. [link]

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Page Corner Bookmark :: DIY

These cute little monsters are great inspiration for kids to read. There is also an example of a more sophisticated version in the tutorial. Use your imagination and create your own style. [link] Thanks I Could Make That for the tutorial. 

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Rainbow in a Jar

flax & twine has a great tutorial on creating this craft in a jar. It uses chalk and salt. Here is the tutorial. [link]

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Rubber Band Bracelets

I found a great tutorial for making rubber band bracelets. The video how-to from Craftastic is below. My daughters and I made them tonight after dinner. This is a very inexpensive craft, I bought paper clips and rubber bands at the dollar store. Our version included alphabet beads, these added to the total cost since they sell for around $7 at Hobby Lobby. This project is great for kids to get involved in and then they can teach their friends!

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Magnetic and Ribbon Bookmark

 A magnetic bookmark makes for a fantastic craft that kids can help create. It also makes for a wonderful gift-giving item from them. The materials needed are limited and the time it takes to create it is rather quick, so attention spans are not tested. [more]

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Free Gift of Thanksgiving - 2

A set of six napkin rings to download and print. A fun craft to do for the holiday and with children. Get your free download. [link]

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Story Time for Me

 Are you looking for a creative solution for a child in your life? How about a book that can read its self to them online. Or you could choose to create a special version with their picture and name enclosed. Use the link to gain credit for two free books. [link][

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Butterfly Party Package

Looking for a way to create your own birthday party theme? You can purchase a digital party package and create your own celebration. Print as many or as few as you need. They are even customizable if you desire.

This cute birthday party theme is pink and orange butterflies! Adorable, bright and sure to make anyone smile.

This party package includes:
Flat 5x7 invitation
Folded 5x7 invitation
Folded 5x7 Thank You note
Party Hat
Cup Cake Wrapper
Purse box for crafting or take home goodies
Avery 5160 labels for addresses or name tags
Place cards or food labels

You can purchase it from V-Studios Artfire store. [link]

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