March 2007 Archives
Easter Egg Countdown
Materials: Poster board or colored cardboard Foam sheet Plastic eggs Plastic grass Small toys, candies and coins Ribbon for trim 1.) Heat up glue gun. 2.) Measure out 1inch thick strips of colored foam for the basket, length is determined by size of foam sheet and size of desired basket. Determine size of basket (rather how many days you want… 
Tampon Crafts (Seriously!)
First impression? "Oh, wow." I saw this craft site and thought, "Now this is something that needs to be shared." While I'm not stressing that everyone should run out and buy a box of Tampax and begin building an army of tampon blow dart guns, it is pretty darn funny. And technically it is a Glue Gun Craft, since they…
Sewing Tin Pin Cushion
Simple & Chic, A Sewer's Handy Kit Materials: Clear glue sticks Tin (ideally a tea, cookie or candy one) Fabric, 1/4 yard, preferably with finished edges or something that won't unravel Velvet ribbon for trim Cotton batting Piece of felt 1.) Measure your fabric based on the size of your tin, being sure to leave a 1/4 inch for overlap.…
Ollie Otter Lunch Sack Puppet
This activity is courtesy of the Monterrey Bay Aquarium! Materials: Glue Gun Glue Sticks -clear Large brown paper lunch sack Otter Pattern 1.) Color in the otter body pieces with crayons, colored pencils, pens, etc; 2.) Carefully cut out the pieces and set aside. 3.) Heat up glue gun start with gluing on the head and working your way down.…
