papaya42 on January 22nd, 2011

Pipe cleaners are a lot of fun for children!  They are colorful, fuzzy and flexible.  A bag full of pipecleaners can keep young kids busy and using their imaginations for hours.  These crafty treasures are also easy to find at a local craft store, and they are very inexpensive.  If you find yourself or your children staring [...]

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papaya42 on September 22nd, 2010

Using fall or leaf stencils that are easy to find online, children can create a whole host of wonderful crafts. Try the following sites for some great free leaf stencils before getting started. Print the stencils and then use them to trace onto whatever children’s autumn craft is decided upon.
Where to Find Free Leaf Stencils
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papaya42 on May 17th, 2010

Celebrate the coming of the summer season with nature crafts for kids. This week, I will be blogging about different ways that kids can use items found in nature to make creative, homemade gifts and crafts. First up, a great wreath activity that is simple and fun for kids.
Making a wreath with natural [...]

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