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Sherri's Family Crafts Blog April 2006 Archive

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

Greeting Cards and Decoupage

Sunday April 30, 2006
This request comes from a visitor using the nickname Ggff05... "Does anyone out there know anything about using Decoupage on greeting cards? I have been making greeting cards on ... Read More

Submit A Craft

Saturday April 29, 2006
Have a great idea for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation, Summer, or another project? Here is your chance to share your brilliant ideas with all the visitors at the Family ... Read More

Rainy Day Projects

Friday April 28, 2006
The old saying goes "April showers bring May flowers", but who wants to be stuck inside now that it is finally getting nice outside. If you are stuck in the ... Read More

Free Bug Bead Patterns

Wednesday April 26, 2006
Make fun pins for yourself and others to wear - check out these free bug and insect related beaded safety pin designs! For every free pattern I provide, you will ... Read More

Paper Bag Puppets

Sunday April 23, 2006
Check out this adorable picture of Madison and some paper bag puppets her and her mom and aunt made. RELATED: Puppet Craft Projects Top Puppet Making Books Toys to Make Submit a Photo

Magazine Waste Paper Basket

Sunday April 23, 2006
Can someone help out Jewel560? She is looking for instructions explaining how to make waste paper baskets using magazine pages that are rolled up tightly and attached together. ... Read More

Easy Opening Bottle Lids

Saturday April 22, 2006
You can use this tip in your craft room, kitchen, bathroom, etc. If you have ever battled with trying to screw off the lid of a paint or glue bottle ... Read More

Celebrate Earth Day

Friday April 21, 2006
Earth Day is observed each year on April 22nd. Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Show how much you love our ... Read More

Celebrate Pet Owners Day

Tuesday April 18, 2006
April 18th is Pet Owner's Day. In honor of this day, I thought I would share a picture of my pet! As you can see, he is a chihuahua ... Read More

Recycling Easter Eggs?

Sunday April 16, 2006
Now that you have a dozen and a half colored eggs what do you do with them? After all, don't you get sick of eating hard boiled eggs after ... Read More

Garden Stepping Stones

Thursday April 13, 2006
Home-made stepping stones are a great way to personalize your garden, walkway, or anywhere! They make great gifts and are also great keepsakes if they are made using children's handprints ... Read More

Hunt for Easter Fun

Wednesday April 12, 2006
The Easter Bunny has hidden 18 eggs filled with fun Easter crafts and other goodies. Participate in this "Easter hunt" and find fun surprises and craft projects waiting for you. RELATED: Easter ... Read More

You Can Decoupage

Tuesday April 11, 2006
It does not matter if you are a novice or a professional, decoupage is a great craft to experiment with. You can easily create beautiful and useful works or art ... Read More

Easter Egg Basket

Sunday April 9, 2006
Looking for a unique Easter craft? Here is a great paper mache Easter project... Kathy Berg explains how to make an egg-shaped Easter basket using paper mache techniques. RELATED: Easter ... Read More

National Garden Month

Saturday April 8, 2006
Did you kow that April is National Garden Month? I have now started planning my garden, and am itching to get out there and start planting! While it ... Read More

A Festive Easter

Friday April 7, 2006
Are you having company come to your house for Easter dinner; or, do you just want to add a festive look to your home/room? Great! Here are some ideas ... Read More

Famous Characters Coloring Pages

Wednesday April 5, 2006
Over the last several weeks I have been working hard to add more coloring pages and coloring page links. One of the categories which I really focused on is ... Read More

Go Fly A Kite

Tuesday April 4, 2006
As the weather gets nicer, take advantage of the Spring winds and go outside and fly a kite! If you can't get outside, you can make a variety of ... Read More

Paper Plate Frog

Sunday April 2, 2006
Follow these instructions and you can make your own frogs out of paper plates. Make several to decorate your room! RELATED: More Frogs to Maken More Animal Crafts

Simple April Fools Pranks

Saturday April 1, 2006
If you think it is too late to fool someone on this April Fool's Day, think again! Family Fun magazine has some great pranks you can still try. Try ... Read More

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