Thursday, May 31, 2012

About Family Crafts: Graduation, Music, More

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From Sherri Osborn, your Guide to Family Crafts
It's hard to believe that tomorrow is already June 1st! Are your kids out of school for the summer?

Graduation Planning
Graduation is a very special event in a child's life (and also in the life of the parents and other adults in that child's life. Whether it is graduation from preschool, 6th grade, high school, or any other grade, it symbolizes a major accomplishment for that child. Check out my creative ideas to help...read more

Make a Musical Instrument
Instead of buying a musical instrument, learn how you can make one! To make great music, you do not need to be a professional musician and you don't have to have expensive musical instruments. You can create your own music crafts and...read more

Fast Craft: Dish Soap Painting
I chose this project this because of a couple of young artists who submitted picture of the dish soap paintings they made. The masterpiece here was painted by 2-year-old Logan... Read more

Spotlight Crafts - Baseballs, Kissing Balls, More
This week you can make baseballs out of rocks, kissing balls using ribbon, a pinata from a paper bag, and so much more.
  • Bug Finger Puppet - Follow these instructions and make a variety of finger puppet bugs. Why not make one for each finger!?
  • Mini Graduation Cap Craft - Follow these directions and make a tiny graduation cap that is perfect to use as a decoration or even a party favor.
  • Paper Bag Pinata - These free directions will show you how to make a pinata using a paper bag.
  • Kissing Ball Craft - Follow these directions and you can create a fun and unique kissing ball or pomander ball using ribbon.
  • Fisherman's Survival Kit - Check out this fun and unique gift you can make for a special fisherman, or fisherwoman. You can even choose between two printable tags.
  • Rock Baseball Craft - This fun rock makes a great paperweight for a baseball fan!
  • Button Heart Craft - Anne Davies explains how you can use buttons and wire to make this heart craft.
Enjoy, and remember, if you complete any of these crafts, take a few moments to send me a picture and it can be featured here too!

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