I was going to make this the last week of the current craft challenge, but, because it is a holiday weekend for many of us, I am going to run it for another week. I suppose it is also a good idea to run it one more week at least since I have not gotten any submissions yet. I am going to go buy some shrink plastic asap and get to work on some myself this week!

Work on a shrink plastic craft and then submit it to be published here. You can also links to shrink plastic projects:

• If you are submitting a craft project, use this simple form.

• If you are submitting a link to a craft project, use this simple form. Make sure you mention that your submission is for a Make-it-Over Craft Challenge. Also, make sure you let me know whether it is okay to use a copy of a picture of the project.

As usual, I will share some crafts that I hope will inspire you to get crafting!

• Soda Pop Can Puppy
• Necktie Wallet
• Glitter Bracelet Craft
• Washcloth Whale
• Make Your Own Stickers
• Texture Bear

If you have questions or comments about this craft challenge, use the comment feature below. Suggestions regarding this feature? Again, use the comments feature to post your suggestions; and, thanks for playing along. If you want a reminder when Make-It-Over challenges are posted, sign up for the Family Crafts newsletter.

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This week you can make baseballs out of rocks, kissing balls using ribbon, a pinata from a paper bag, and so much more.

• Bug Finger Puppet - Follow these instructions and make a variety of finger puppet bugs. Why not make one for each finger!?

• Mini Graduation Cap Craft - Follow these directions and make a tiny graduation cap that is perfect to use as a decoration or even a party favor.

• Paper Bag Pinata - These free directions will show you how to make a pinata using a paper bag.

• Kissing Ball Craft - Follow these directions and you can create a fun and unique kissing ball or pomander ball using ribbon.

• Fisherman's Survival Kit - Check out this fun and unique gift you can make for a special fisherman, or fisher woman. You can even choose between two printable tags.

• Rock Baseball Craft - This fun rock makes a great paperweight for a baseball fan!

• Button Heart Craft - Anne Davies explains how you can use buttons and wire to make this heart craft.

Enjoy, and remember, if you complete any of these crafts, take a few moments to send me a picture and it can be featured here too!

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Download and print out some or all of these coloring books pages, all with a camping and/or picnic theme! These are great for this long, holiday weekend. If you can't go camping or on a picnic, you can at least make your own camping and picnic coloring book. If you are going camping or on a picnic, print out these pages and take them along to keep the youngest kids occupied or to keep on hand in case it rains.

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I chose this project this because of a couple of young artists who submitted picture of the dish soap paintings they made. The masterpiece here was painted by 2-year-old Logan (you can see a larger photo here). Mia, age 5, submitted this house painting she made using dish soap paint.

If you want to make your own dish soap paint, all you need is some liquid dish soap and some powdered tempera paint or food coloring. Mix them together using these instructions and you can paint your own masterpieces. This paint is great on any paper or even on the window because it can be transparent! One quick note, this paint sometimes takes longer to dry than others.

I hope you enjoy this fast craft. If you have a fun, fast craft to share, please take a moment to submit it using this simple form.

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