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Sherri's Family Crafts Blog April 2007 Archive

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

Lizard Stepping Stone

Saturday April 28, 2007
Isn't this one of the most adorable stepping stones you have seen? This photo was sent in by Elsie from South Africa. It was the first one she made, and ... Read More

Simply Spray Fabric Paint

Friday April 27, 2007
I recently did some experimenting with Simply Spray fabric paint, and I will warn you right away that once your start creating with it, you won't want to quit! ... Read More

Printable Mother's Day Tags

Thursday April 26, 2007
You can print out these fun tags and use them in a scrapbooking or other craft project. They make fun additions to Mother's Day gifts also, and, best of all, ... Read More

More Newsletter Talk

Wednesday April 25, 2007
I wanted to give everyone a chance to share their opinions of what sorts of newsletters they would like this site to offer so I am bringing this discussion back ... Read More

Gifts for Mom

Tuesday April 24, 2007
Come and celebrate Mother's Day! You know how mothers are... always giving and never asking for much in return. Once a year, on Mother's Day, you have a great ... Read More

May 2007 Special Days

Monday April 23, 2007
Find out what holidays and birthdays are celebrated in the month of May; plus, find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities to help you celebrate. Includes ideas for American ... Read More

Oceanview Window

Sunday April 22, 2007
Isn't this a beautiful craft project!? This larger photo was sent in by Danielle Briggs. It is a unique project that she designed herself. She created this faux stained-glass window ... Read More

Krista's Stepping Stones

Friday April 20, 2007
Here are a few more stepping stones for you to enjoy. Krista was nice enough to send in a photo of two stepping stones she made. You can see one ... Read More

Planning for Mother's Day

Thursday April 19, 2007
April will be gone before we know it and we will be honoring mom in May! I know many of you have made some wonderfully creative Mother's Day gifts ... Read More

Earth Day Challenge

Tuesday April 17, 2007
My challenge to all of you is make make your very own recycled critter! Use the ideas Wendy shares and your own imagination to create a work of art using ... Read More

Free Mother's Day Bead Patterns

Monday April 16, 2007
Make fun pins for yourself and others to wear and to give as Mother's Day gifts. Check out these free beaded safety pin designs! For every free pattern I ... Read More

How to Clean and Soften Paint Brushes

Saturday April 14, 2007
Phyllis from Texas shared a tip that should help make your paint brushes easier to clean and also leave them nice and soft... Read her tip here. RELATED: Read More Craft Tips Read ... Read More

Stuff to Hold Your Stuff

Friday April 13, 2007
Girls and bags, totes, and purses of all shapes and sizes go together; after all, a girl can never have too many bags. This book gives you the step-by-step directions ... Read More

Top Garden and Patio Craft Projects

Wednesday April 11, 2007
Right now, we still have snow on the ground so we can't yet get outside in the garden; hopefully, things are different where you are! Whether you can get outside ... Read More

Crafts from Trash

Tuesday April 10, 2007
My Trash to Treasures feature has been online here for several years, and i just finished reorganizing. I figured after about 7 years it was about time for a face ... Read More

Backyard Adventures

Monday April 9, 2007
As the weather gets nicer and the days get longer, encourage everyone to get away from the TV and go outside by planning some creative outdoor fun! Plan an outdoor ... Read More

Fun Stepping Stones

Sunday April 8, 2007
I recently got a couple new stepping stone photos and they are fabulous! These were submitted by a visitor named Vicki: Martini Stepping Stone Round Mosaic Stepping Stone She also shared ... Read More

Give a Peep

Saturday April 7, 2007
Peeps Brand candy is usually a staple in Easter baskets. For the 3 people out there who might not know what they are, they are bunny- and chick-shaped marshmallows covered ... Read More

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