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By Sherri Osborn, About.com Guide to Family Crafts since 1997

This Week's Spotlight Crafts (September 27 - October 3)

Saturday October 4, 2008
Another busy week around here... I am sure you can relate! It is really hard to believe that it is October already, September went by in a blur. Not only has my mind been on Halloween a lot lately, but also Thanksgiving and even Christmas. This time of year goes so fast, make sure you take some time to be creative.
  • Soda Pop Can Baby - Find out how you can easily create a cute baby using an aluminum pop can.

  • Go Team Craft Foam Visor - Find out how to create this fun 'Go Team' visor using craft foam and a few other supplies. I made my visor for a baseball team, but how about making one in honor of your favorite football team?

  • Mummy Trick-or-Treat Bucket - Find out how you can make this adorable trick-or-treat bucket using items you may already have laying around your house.

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

  • Tin Can Pumpkin Craft - Find out how to create this cute pumpkin which is perfect to hold Halloween candy. Perfect to give to someone special for a Halloween gift.

  • Decoupaged Paperweight - Find out how easy it is to transform an ordinary rock into a treasured paperweight. This colorful paperweight is not only easy to make, it also would make a great gift.

  • Simple Paper Bag Puppet - If you are looking for a craft project that can be done almost anywhere and anytime, try making personalized paper bag puppets. All you need is small, paper lunch bags and a variety of craft supplies

If you want to make sure you don't miss one of our daily crafts, take a few moments to make Family Crafts your home page. I hope you enjoy these projects, 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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