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Paper Mache Paste Recipes
Follow these instructions and learn how to make a variety of paper mache pastes and pulps and also how to paper mache. Choose the one that works best for you!
100 Homemade Gift Ideas
Check out these instructions to make 100 easy homemade gift ideas for a holiday, birthday, or any occasion. Using these ideas, you can give everyone you know a homemade gift this year.
No-Cook Paper Mache Paste
This no-cook paper mache paste recipe is a good one to make with kids because it is easy to make and does not require heat.
Printable Birthday Party Invitations
Make your own printable birthday party invitations to welcome people to your next birthday celebration! They are easy to print and make and they are free.
How to Tie-Dye
Learn how to tie-dye! Here are basic tie-dye techniques, supply lists, and easy projects you can do.
Paper Mache
Follow these simple steps and create wonderful paper mache masterpieces!
Make a Printable Calendar
Use these free, printable calendar templates and you can make your own calendars for this year and many others. You can also find creative ways to decorate those calendars.
How To Paper Mache
You can easily learn how to make paper mache with these instructions. You will find some great paste recipes, step-by-step directions, project ideas, and many helpful hints.
June Holidays in 2012
Long list of holidays and special days celebrated in June 2012.
British Flag Coloring Page
Print out and color this British flag.: british flag coloring pages index terms international copyright copyright laws
Graduation Crafts and Decor
What better way to celebrate a graduation than making these special crafts for parties, gifts, and decorations.
Printable 2012 Calendar
Here are several free 2012 calendar pages you can print out and make. You can choose from several designs for every month!
How to Decoupage
Learn how to decoupage. Here are basic decoupage techniques, supply lists, and easy projects you can do.
Printable Star Ornament
Use this pattern to make Christmas tree ornaments using felt, craft foam, cardboard, and anything else you can think of.
Stepping Stones
Follow these instructions and learn how to make step stones. Here are basic techniques, a supply list, and even great pictures to help you make your own personalized garden stepping stones.
May Holidays in 2012
Long list of holidays and special days celebrated in May 2012.
Printable Paper Dolls
You can easily make your own paper dolls along with clothing and accessories to go with them. I offer several printable templates here for you to use
Printable Box Template
Here is a box for you to print and assemble! Makes a great gift box or even a block for kids.
Special Days Holiday Calendars
Use this holiday calendar to find creative ideas to help you celebrate many usual and unusual holidays for every month of the year.
American Flag Coloring Book Page
Print out and color or decorate this American Flag coloring book page.
Butterfly Coloring Page
Print out this free butterfly template and use it as a pattern or a coloring page.
Homemade Gift Ideas for Teachers
Why not craft a special, home-made gift for your favorite teacher? These gifts are perfect to give at the end of the school year, the beginning of the school year, or any time of the year.
Recycled Crafts
You can craft green by making recycled crafts! With the free craft projects, learn how you can creatively recycle baby food jars, paper bags, orphaned socks, and several other items.
How to Make Paper Mache Bases
You can use many items you have laying around your house for paper mache. Check out this list and start creating!
Printable Paper Doll Body
Print out and color or decorate this paper doll body cutout. A personalized paper doll is sure to make any kid happy.
Printable Graduation Cards
Treat a special graduate to one of these printable graduation cards! They are easy to print and make, and they are free. You can even make your own envelope using my printable template.
Group Costume Ideas
Here are some fun group costume ideas for Halloween or any occasion. Most of these costume ideas can be used by anywhere from 1 to 10+ people.
Instructions for Making Stepping Stones
Follow these step-by-step directions and learn how to make your own garden stepping stones.
How to Make Pinatas
The resources here will help you make your own pinatas. You will be surprised at how easy it is; and, as an added bonus, you probably have everything you need to make one laying around your home right now!
Printable 4.5" x 6" Envelope Template
Print out this free template and assemble and decorate your own 4.5" x 6" envelopes. Print it onto a
June 2012 Calendar of Events
Find out what holidays and birthdays are celebrated in the month of June 2012. Plus, find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities to help you celebrate.
Summer Crafts and Activities
Try these free summer craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of summer related crafts including ice cream, sun catchers, sun dials, and much more.
How to Make A Pet Rock
Find out how you can create pet rocks with lots of character!
Cooked Paper Mache Paste Recipe
This paper mache paste recipe that requires some boiling, is a little stronger than the no-cook version and always seems a little smoother to me.
Graduation Cap Coloring Book Page
Print out and color or decorate this Graduation Cap coloring book page.
How to Make a Paper Mache Mask
Why not help your child make a mask using their own face as a mold. You can also make a mask using a balloon as a base. Not only can this be a fun and educational craft, but it is also a great way to make decorations and accessories for Halloween!
Father's Day Crafts for Kids
Father's Day is the perfect day to show and tell your father and other special guys in your life exactly how much they mean to you. On this day honor him with homemade gifts and other projects.
Stepping Stones Supplies
Learn how to make garden stepping stones. Here is a list of supplies you will need to make your stepping stones.
Homemade Gift Ideas for Men
Why not make a special, homemade gift for a special guy. These gifts are perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father's Day, or any other event. Browse through this list of home-made gift ideas to find the perfect gift for a special man in your life.
Paper Mache Pinata
Instructions for making a pinata using paper mache' techniques.
How to Make a Bean Bag
Follow these instructions to learn how to make bean bags. This is a great, simple sewing project!
Make Your Own Bubble Mixture
A simple how to on making your own bubble mixture.
June 2012 Calendar Pages
Print out one or more of these free June 2012 calendar pages. You can choose from several free, printable designs!
May 2012 Calendar of Events
Find out what holidays and birthdays are celebrated in the month of May 2012. Plus, find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities to help you celebrate.
Printable Father's Day Cards
Treat dad or any special guy to one of these printable Father's Day cards! They are easy to print and make and they are free. You can even make your own envelope using my printable template.
Rainbow Coloring Page
Print out and color this picture of a Rainbow.
Duct Tape Crafts
Check out all of these fun duct tape crafts. Follow these craft instructions and you can use duct tape to create a fashionable wallet, a fancy clutch, a funky bracelet, and much more.
Free Printable Coloring Pages
Find out where you can get the best; free coloring book pages; and, also, tips for printing and making your own coloring books.
Blank Printable Card Template
Print out this free template and design your own personalized greeting cards.
Gifts In a Jar Recipes
Explore these free recipes to make gifts packaged in jars to give to everyone you know. These include recipes for cookies, soups, breads, and much more.
Press and Dry Your Flowers
Learn how to save your colorful flowers by drying or pressing them. Great for crafts, decorations, and gifts!
Eye Mask Template
Print out this simple mask and color or decorate it for any occassion.
Crafts for Teens
I picked out these craft projects especially for teenagers. Some teenagers may thing they are too old or too cool for crafts, but, secretly at least, most enjoy working on arts and crafts projects.
Printmaking with Cardboard
Find out how you can use cardboard to make fun prints. Use these ideas to make gifts, t-shirts, wrapping paper, and more.
Olympic Torch Craft
Instructions for making an olympic torch for your own backyard Olympic games.
Stepping Stone Pictures
Browse through this collection of photos featuring home-made garden stepping stones made by me and also visitors like you!
Lamb's Face Craft
Follow these instructions and make an adorable lamb's face using a paper plate.
Redneck Wine Glass Craft
Follow the instructions on this page and learn how you can easily make a redneck wine glass out of a mason jar and candle holder.
Make Your Own Olympics
Create your own olympics using these fun game ideas and more.
Little Dancer Photo Garden Stepping Stone
See a picture of a home-made garden stepping stone made by Sharon West. It features a photo embedded in a round stepping stone.
Heart Photo Stepping Stone
See a picture of a home-made garden stepping stone made by Sharon West. It features a photo embedded in a heart-shaped stepping stone.
Photo Dance-Themed Garden Stepping Stone
See a picture of a home-made garden stepping stone made by Sharon West. It features a photo embedded in a dance-themed stepping stone.
Cross-Themed Garden Stepping Stone
See a picture of a home-made garden stepping stone made by Sharon West. It features crosses and hearts among other things.
How to Make Paper Mache Pulp
Use this recipe to make a pulp mixture to make fine details on paper mache projects.
Last-Minute Costumes to Make
Here are some creative, last-minute costumes you can through together or make for Halloween trick-or-treating or a party!
Crafty Ladies Garden Stepping Stone 1
See a picture of a home-made garden stepping stone submitted by the Crafty Ladies. It features a a variety of embellishments.
Costumes for Couples
These costume ideas for couples should help spark your creativity whether the costumes is for a romantic couple, a parent and child, or siblings.
Photo and Guitar Garden Stepping Stone
See a picture of a home-made garden stepping stone made by Sharon West. It features a photo and guitar emblem embedded in a square stepping stone.
Pink Handprint Garden Stepping Stone
See a picture of a home-made garden stepping stone submitted by Debbie Black. It features a pink handprint and other embellishments.
Necktie Purse/Wallet
Before you start tis project gather all of your supplies.
Cool Face Pattern Color Page
Print out and color this pattern of a cool face perfect for coloring or to use as a pattern for carving pumpkins and making other Halloween crafts.
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Why not make a special, homemade Father's Day gift for your dad or another special guy. These gifts are not only perfect for Father's Day but for any other occasion. Browse through this list of home-made Father's Day gift ideas to find the perfect gift for your dad.
Paper Doll Body
Print out and color or decorate this paper doll.
How to Make A Flower Pot Person
Follow these instructions and find out how to make a flower pot man for your garden.
Wearable Graduation Cap Craft
Follow these directions and you can make a graduation cap big enough to wear.
How to Make Cookies in a Jar
These cookie mixes in mason jars complete with recipes were big hits with everyone on our gift giving list!
Creative Recycling Books
Start collecting those egg cartons, bathroom tissue rolls, paper grocery bags, plus lots more! Most of all, put your imagination to work. It's amazing what interesting creations you can come up with when you use a pile of egg cartons and simple art supplies. It can keep you busy for hours! These books will give you plenty of inspiration.
Crafts for Elementary School Kids
I picked out these craft projects especially for elementary school kids, those kids from age 6 to age 11. Some are educational and others are just plain fun!
Homemade Sidewalk Chalk
A simple how to on making your own sidewalk chalk.
May 28th, 2012
Find out what special events are celebrated on May 28th in 2012.
Flower Coloring Page
Print out this free flower template and use it as a pattern or a coloring page.
Homemade Graduation Gifts
If you are looking for special graduation gifts, why not make a special graduation gifts for everyone on your list.
Paper Mache Ideas
If you are looking for inspiration and instructions for making a paper mache project, check out all of these paper mache ideas complete with instructions.
Easy Paper Lantern
This paper lantern is easy to make and can be embellished to match any decor or to suit any occassion.
Creative Birthday Party Ideas
If you are planning a birthday party, make this idea page your first stop! The creative birthday party ideas, tips, and projects shared here will not only help you save money but also time.
Bath Salts
Free craft instructions: Sheryl explains how to make colored bath salts. A fun gift idea.
Month Long June Holidays
Find out what special events are celebrated during the entire month of June 2012.
Paper Mache Paste
Definition of the crafting term 'Paper Mache Paste' - a liquid adhesive usually made using flour and water...
Teacher's Survival Kit
This is a creative gift that is fast and easy to throw together, and sure to be a hit with any teacher. You can use as many or few of the survival kit contents as you want.
10-Minute Crafts for Kids
Check out all of these fast and easy, 10-minute crafts for kids. These are great to use as an 'instant craft activity' if kids are bored, as a momentary distraction, or as craft projects for kids with a short attention span.
July Holidays in 2012
Long list of holidays and special days celebrated in July 2012.
Tie-Dye Circles T-Shirt Design
Find out how to create a tie-dye t-shirt featuring nesting circles.
Book Worm Bookmark
Find out how to create this fun bookmark that look like a silly worm.
Flower Crafts
Explore this collection of free flower craft patterns and projects. Find out how you can make a variety of flower using different supplies and techniques.
Flat Marble Photo Magnet Craft
Discover how you can create fun photo magnets using flat glass marbles. The magnet looks like a little bubble that magnifies your picture just a little and shows it off!
Printable Coupon Books
Follow these instructions and use these printable templates to create fun coupon books you can give to everyone you know.
Easy Fundraiser and Bazaar Crafts
If you are looking for ideas for crafts to make to sell at fundraisers and bazaars, check out all of these easy projects.
Simple Paper Pinwheel Craft
Use this free, printable template to make your pinwheel.
Simple Purse Pattern
These simple purses are very popular right now, and they are pretty easy to make. This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.
Bunny Easter Basket Craft
Finish making your bunny basket.
Kite Mobile Craft
Discover how you can make this neat kite mobile using paper, a wire coat hanger, and a few other supplies.
How to Make CD Creatures
Find out how to make a frog using a CD and a few other supplies.
Costume Ideas
Find instructions for making a large selection of costumes. Some of these costume ideas are fast and simple, some are a little more complex, but all of them are unique and inspiring!
I Heart Dad Coloring Page
Print out and color or decorate this I Love Dad coloring book page.
Photo Plant Poke Craft
You can use these home-made plant pokes to dress up and personalize any flower or plant. It is perfect for gift giving.
Glass Jar Crafts
This craft challenge item is a plain, ordinary glass jar. This one is from mayonnaise, but anything about this size will work. For this challenge, please use larger jars.
Cowboy Hat
Print out and color or decorate this cowboy hat for your paper doll.
May 24th, 2012
Find out what special events are celebrated on May 24th in 2012.
Pillowcase Dog Bed Craft
A visitor, named Just, shares these directions for making a simple bed for your dog.
CD Flash Dancers Craft
Find out how to make a unique sun catcher using old CDs.
Soap Bible or Book Craft
Free craft instructions: Make a small bible decoration, or any book, using a bar of soap and some felt.
String Bean Teepee
Sheila Ellison explains how to create a teepee in your garden using string beans. What better place to hide from the summer sun and imagine lands unknown than inside a teepee covered with green vines?
Charlene's Toad Village 1
See a picture of a toad village submitted by Charlene. It features a toad house, a pool, fence, and more.
Easter Preschool Crafts
If you are searching for easy Easter crafts for preschoolers, check out this list of craft projects.
Paper Mache Volcano
Find out how you can create your own erupting volcano using paper mache techniques.
Sherri's Toad Village
See a picture of a toad village made by your Family Crafts Guide, Sherri. It features toad houses, a pool, a sign, and more.
Graduation Coloring Pages
Print out these free graduation related color pages and create your own special coloring book!
Plastic Grocery Bag Holder Craft
You can sew this simple plastic grocery bag holder on a machine or by hand, both techniques will be easy!
Tie-Dye Single Stripe T-Shirt
Before you start this project it is easiest to gather together all of the supplies.
Animals and Other Creature Costumes Photo Gallery
Check out all these creative animal, bug, and creature costumes for Halloween and other occasions.
Printable Candy Bar Wrappers for Graduation
Learn how to make personalized candy bars. I made these printable candy bar wrappers to use as table decorations and favors at my daughter's high school graduation open house!
Star Christmas Coloring Page
Print out and color or decorate this star coloring book page.
Paper Bag Penguin Craft
H. Marie shared these instructions to make a penguin out of a paper bag.
Castle and Puppet Theater
Kara VanWinkle shares the directions and a photo of a castle she made for her nephew using a large cardboard box a television set came in.
Keepsake Suitcase - Vacation Arts and Crafts for kids
Free craft project: Make a personalized suitcase to hold all your vacation souvenirs.
Lucky Penny Pin Craft
Christine Durham shares these instructions to make a simple penny pin to wear.
Tie-Dye Spiral T-Shirt Design
Find out how to create a tie-dye t-shirt featuring a fun spiral design.
Homemade Mother's Day Gift Ideas
If you are looking for ideas for homemade gifts to make for a special lady for Mother's Day, Christmas or any other occasion, check out all of these craft projects.
Blank Place Card Template - Free, Printable Crafts
Print out this free template and make your own personalized place cards for your table.
Tie-Dye Marbled T-Shirt Design
Find out how to create a tie-dye t-shirt that sports a marbled design.
Duct Tape Wallet Craft
Follow these simple directions and you can make your own duct tape wallet.
Beach Pail and Shovel Coloring Book Page
Print out and color or decorate this beach pail and shovel coloring book page.
Mexico Flag Coloring Page
Print out and color this Mexico flag.: mexico flag coloring page coloring pages index terms international copyright
Dinosaur Coloring Page
Print out and color this picture of a cute dinosaur coloring page.
Crafts for Kindergarteners
For the Pre-K and Kindergarten kids, one of the things they can benefit from are crafts and activities that require working more with pencils, scissors, and other items to enhance fine motor skills and give them a good start in kindergarten. I picked out these craft projects especially with the pre-k and kindergarten child in mind.
Photos of Paper Mache Crafts
Look at all these great pictures of paper mache creations and submit your own photos.
Crafts for Girls
Looking for a creative project for a special girl? Check out these suggestions... There is something sure to please!
Crafts for Tweens
I picked out these craft projects especially for kids from age 11 to age 14. Those kids sometimes referred to as 'Tweens' or preteens. This is a tough age and here are some fun crafts to hopefully bring smiles to their faces!
May 26th, 2012
Find out what special events are celebrated on May 26th in 2012.
Molds for Stepping Stones
Learn how to make garden stepping stones. Here is a list of molds you can use to make stepping stones.
September Holidays in 2012
Long list of holidays and special days celebrated in September 2012.
Concrete for Stepping Stones
Here is a list of cements and/or concretes you can use to make garden stepping stones.
Patio Light Cover Craft
Start collecting small, plastic water or soda pop bottles and make your patio or backyard festive with strings of light and these colorful little covers.
Duct Tape Cell Phone Case Craft
Follow these simple directions and you can make a colorful cell phone Case. Discover how my technique for making a duct tape sheet makes this craft very easy.
Special Days June 2012 Calendar Page
Print out and color this free June 2012 calendar page featuring holidays.
Striped Duct Tape Bracelet Craft
Follow these simple directions and you can make a colorful, striped duct tape bracelet. Your bracelet can have 3 colors like mine, or more or fewer colors. Discover how my technique for making a duct tape sheet makes this craft very easy.
Paper Bag Pinata
These free directions will show you how to make a pinata using a paper bag.
May 27th, 2012
Find out what special events are celebrated on May 27th in 2012.
Crafts for Boys
The perfect place to start looking for craft ideas that are especially appealing to boys. While these crafts are not meant for boys only, these are the favorite projects for many boys I know!
Oven Flour Clay Recipe
Instructions for making clay using flour, salt, and water.

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