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Updated Articles and Resources
  • Valentine's Day Bingo Game Created: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    You can download and print out these bingo game pieces to play at your next Valentine's Day party.
  • Despicable Me Coloring Page Created: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Download and print out this free Despicable Me coloring page featuring a variety of characters from the Despicable Me movie.
  • Native American Tepee Diorama Created: Thursday, November 18, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Check out this native American tepee diorama Melinda helped her kids make for a school project.
  • Jamestown Fort Craft Created: Friday, November 19, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Check out this Jamestown fort scene that Melinda helped her kids make for a school project.
  • Ribbon Tab Blanket Craft Created: Friday, September 24, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    This tutorial will teach you how to use ribbon and textured fabric to make a fun toy for babies and young kids.
  • How to Applique Created: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Learn how easy it is to applique with these basic applique directions.
  • How to Use a Juice Can to Display Cards Created: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Julie Hecht from Nevada explains how she displays her Christmas cards using a juice can covered with yarn!
  • How to Use Garland to Display Cards Created: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Yolanda from Australia explains how she displays her Christmas cards on garland she hangs around the room.
  • How to Create a Door Tree to Display Cards Created: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Nancy from NY explains how she displays her Christmas cards.
  • How to Use Clothes Line to Display Cards Created: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Sue from NB, Canada explains how she displays her Christmas cards by making a mini clothes line!
  • Christmas Coloring Pages Created: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Print out these free Christmas coloring pages and create your own Christmas coloring book!
  • Printable Bingo Cards Created: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Download and print out bingo game cards that feature a variety of different themes and designs.
  • Harry Potter Crafts and Activities Created: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Browse through this collection of craft projects that are perfect for Harry Potter fans.
  • Greeting Card Crafts Created: Sunday, December 27, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Try making one or more of these fun greeting card crafts and then submit your own.
  • Snowy Painting Created: Monday, September 13, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Try making this snowy painting using shaving cream!
  • Flower Pot Crafts Created: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Check out all of these project sheets that will help you make crafts using flower pots.
  • Sewing Crafts and Patterns Created: Thursday, May 14, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    If you are looking for a fun and easy sewing project, browse through this collection and choose a few to try.
  • How to Make Crafts With Photos Created: Saturday, May 01, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    If you want to make a very personal craft, check out all of these fun projects you can make using photos.
  • Submit Feel Box Game Ideas Created: Thursday, October 13, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    If you were making a fun feel box game for Halloween or any occasion, what would you put in it?
  • Share Your Winter Crafts and Activities Created: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Share your simple Winter crafts, games, recipes, party ideas, and more.
  • Share Your Best and Worst Homemade Gift Stories Created: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Take a moment to share your homemade gift stories. Share the best homemade gift you have ever given or received and also share stories about the worst homemade gifts you have ever given or received.
  • Share Your Unique Halloween Costume Ideas Created: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    If you have made or seen unique Halloween costumes, please share them with us! Let's see who has the most unique Halloween costume.
  • Your Craft Selling and Donating Stories Created: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Please share your stories, tips, and advice about selling and donating your finished crafts. We want to hear your success stories and lessons learned when things didn't turn out quite how you wante...
  • Share Your Favorite Clay Projects and More Created: Thursday, September 17, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Please share your favorite clay projects, recipes, tips, and supplies.
  • Share Your Creative Thanksgiving Traditions Created: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Does your family have any unique and creative Thanksgiving traditions? Please share them with us!
  • Share Your Collage Ideas and Tips Created: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    What are your favorite collage tips, techniques, projects, and supplies? Share them here and learn from others!
  • Your Printmaking Tips Created: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Share your favorite printmaking tips, techniques, projects, and supplies.
  • Share Your Favorite 10-Minute Crafts Created: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Do you have a favorite fast craft project? Share it here and read other people's submissions.
  • Share Your Paper Mache Stories Created: Monday, June 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    If you enjoy paper mache please take a moment and share your favorite stories, projects, form building ideas, pastes, and more.
  • How Do You Display Your Child's Arts and Crafts Created: Monday, June 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    What do you do with all of the finished art and craft projects your child makes?
  • Share Your Cleaning Tips for Crafting With Kids Created: Monday, June 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    If you have a special way to help clean up after crafting or how to keep things cleaning during crafting, please take a moment to share your tip.
  • Share Your Craft Organizing Tips Created: Monday, June 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Do you have a great idea for storing or organizing your craft supplies and craft projects? Please share your organization tips with everyone!

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