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Post by aidensmom on Mar 28, 2007 12:08:27 GMT -5
Okay, so not sure but you may even want to put this in a new section if it really takes off Dream. Thought we could share any craft ideas we have, whether we have made them ourselves, or have seen them on a website and thought it was interesting and just wanted to share it with other moms who might be inclined to try it!! I'll start. I saw this neat beach bag/gift bag, or whatever you want to use this bag for on a website. It is made out of kool-aid jammers. the website is www.henriettashandbags/kool-aid-purse.html. The one on here is a smaller bag so if you collect more jammers you can make a much bigger one!
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Post by aidensmom on Mar 28, 2007 12:12:43 GMT -5
Another crafty thing I thought of, well it really isn't a craft I guess, but a good idea all the same.
I was thinking the other day of how crazy it is when you wrap gifts for people how many different types of wrapping paper you need, let's face it too kids would rather unwrap something than have it in a gift bag.
So I came up with this idea, buy some Kraft paper (the brown paper, it comes on a roll), and let your kids use their crayons and draw pictures, or whatever all over the paper and then wrap the gift with that paper!
I would just cut off the amount of paper I need for the particular gift and then let the kids go to town drawing colouring whatever on it and there you go you have wrapping paper for any occassion!!!
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Post by browneyegirl on Mar 28, 2007 16:35:44 GMT -5
those are some good ideas.
i use to be crafty as a kid but ive slowed down..i bet i will be more crafty soon, though as my kids love crafts and such.
im actually trying to make my own autism ribbons(see im crafty) because the only place i can find them is in the usa and off the internet. and i hate ordering things off the internet. but hte problem is i cant find any ribbon or fabric with the puzzle pieces on it. the states have them but i have looked in a few places and havent found anything. please keep your eyes out for me..thanks
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Post by aidensmom on Mar 28, 2007 16:38:10 GMT -5
What places have you tried??
fabricland, walmart, zellers, ummmmmmmm there is another one in the north end at 5 points mall, I just can't seem to remember the name of it right now, but it is a fabric store too.
will keep an eye out for you
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2007 19:05:47 GMT -5
This is my new craft i make with Cass, we make em in under 2 hours start to finish and the kids and adults LOVE them..i actually had one for browneyedgirls MIL (my aunt) but it ended up going to Cass' best friend.DOnt tell Jeannie..lol so easy to make!!!!
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2007 19:07:48 GMT -5
2 meters of a solid and 2 meters of a pattern
Lay on floor and match up
Cut a square out about 6x6" in each corner
the cut strips down each side
tie into a knot not very easy
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Post by luvmykid on Mar 28, 2007 19:35:00 GMT -5
SOOOOO NICE! do the toes come with it LOL!
I love the colours in the first blanket.
I have gotten into scrapbooking and it has become an addiction! I have looked for scrapbookers annonymous however I just keep getting sucked into the cute tags and stickers and oh the cutterbug! HELP!
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Post by luvmykid on Mar 28, 2007 19:35:40 GMT -5
Okay, so not sure but you may even want to put this in a new section if it really takes off Dream. Thought we could share any craft ideas we have, whether we have made them ourselves, or have seen them on a website and thought it was interesting and just wanted to share it with other moms who might be inclined to try it!! I'll start. I saw this neat beach bag/gift bag, or whatever you want to use this bag for on a website. It is made out of kool-aid jammers. the website is www.henriettashandbags/kool-aid-purse.html. The one on here is a smaller bag so if you collect more jammers you can make a much bigger one! The Fashion class makes these they are really cute!
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Post by aidensmom on Mar 28, 2007 19:37:34 GMT -5
yeah I did some scrapbooking too. I even went to one of those scrapbooking parties. I did my wedding album. I keep thinking about doing a scrapbook for Aiden, just haven't gotten around to doing it.
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Post by aidensmom on Mar 28, 2007 19:38:20 GMT -5
oh and Dream..........those blankets are sooo nice looking, I know you say it is easy, but I don't know if I could do that!!!?
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Post by karlarei on Mar 31, 2007 5:15:36 GMT -5
Hand crafted poly clay beaded bracelets:
Suitable for ages 2-109
Items needed:
multiple colors of Polyclay like Skulpey brand round toothpicks oven knife cookie sheet rolling pin elastic string
How To:
using one color of polyclay and a rolling pin make 1 flat 1/8 inch sheet. repeat with 2 other colors place the sheets on top of each other use rolling pin to flaten together slightly cut 1/2 to 1 inch squares (depending on childs dexterity or desired size of beads) roll into balls, ovals or tubes push toothpick half way through one end push toothpick all the way through other side and wiggle for desired hole size bake per package instructions cool string tie off so elastic is not stretched and pull string untill the knot is inside of a bead wear
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Post by sunflower on Apr 1, 2007 14:37:41 GMT -5
I love those blankets. I've mad e a couple of them and they are so easy and so nice and warm too!
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Post by browneyegirl on Apr 3, 2007 9:50:22 GMT -5
What places have you tried?? fabricland, walmart, zellers, ummmmmmmm there is another one in the north end at 5 points mall, I just can't seem to remember the name of it right now, but it is a fabric store too. will keep an eye out for you i have looked at wal mart, fabric land, zellers and micheals(sp) no one has anything to do with autism or even just the puzzle piece. but im going to keep looking. i have found a few other ideas to try. thanks
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Post by browneyegirl on Apr 3, 2007 9:52:47 GMT -5
yeah i love those blankets too, my mom has made a few for the boys. never tried myself, but i might now, those look so nice.
and i love scrapbooking too, havent done it in awhile though. i made one for are first family vacation with the four of us. turned out ok i guess for my first one..lol
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Post by Admin on Apr 3, 2007 13:46:56 GMT -5
Well Scholars Choice has some cool sets that would be great for rainy days to keep the kids busy so I think I may go and stock up and some stuff for Cass and I to do..
Matt is happy with Crayons and Paper..
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