Not only is crafting gaining popularity with the economy in a recession. But crafting can also be a fun spare time activity as well as a creative decoration option. Instead of purchasing homemade crafts you can create your own. Autumn …[Continue]
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Apple Crafts for Fall
The best season for apples is in the fall. You can do many apple crafts with your kids during this season. Not only are kids told the story of Johnny apple seed, but they become knowledgeable of the fruit itself. …[Continue]
Printable File Folder Games for Fall: Trees
Whether you are in the midst of fall, awaiting the season or simply just learning about the four seasons, easy to create printable file folder games for fall are a fun, festive learning tool. They are simple enough to make …[Continue]
Placemat Crafts: 3 Great Theme Ideas
Making placemats with your children is a wonderful activity. Children love arts and crafts time and it’s always nice to see your home decorated with your children’s artwork. Consider making some fun placemats that can be sent to grandparents and …[Continue]
Fall Party Invitations
The fall season is a great time for many people to spend time with each other and to do things that really only come around once a year. Thanksgiving dinner is one of those things and the party that goes …[Continue]
Musical Macaroni Drum
To make a macaroni drum, you need to start by making the drum itself. Clean out an empty container that has a lid (an oatmeal container, old butter container or yogurt container are examples). Decorate the outside of the container …[Continue]
Musical Macaroni Shaker
In addition to being delicious with cheese, macaroni is also an excellent addition to many musical crafts. Macaroni makes for a good addition to a homemade musical instrument because it is small, hallow, and one of the less expensive of …[Continue]
Musical Macaroni Rain Stick
A rain stick is a musical instrument that when “played” sounds like rainfall. To make this instrument you will need a long tube. Working with a paper tube may be simpler as there will need to be a way of …[Continue]
