April 2008 Archives
Shadow Box Seashells
Shanny Lee show cases this very simple way to use a shadow box as a cost effective (and maybe even memory inspired) way to decorate your home. All you need is a couple of Ikea shadow boxes (or from any craft store) some decorative scrapbook paper or cardstock, a glue gun and your centerpiece! Glue down paper and centerpiece, and… 
Felt Board Fun
On Joy and Happiness and Sam came up with this frugal, yet functional craft for creating a fun felt board from scratch for young kids to play with. I would say this would be great for elementary and preschool classes since if it gets played with more and more it won't be a cost issue to replace or fix! My…
Bucket of Blooms
That you can do too! If you've got leftovers from scrapbooking in particular sitting around, than this craft is for you. LW Designs came up with this nifty looking flowers created from scrapbook papers, some chipboard, lollipop sticks, glue gun, embellishments and a little sandpaper. Place in a small bucket or vase and you've got yourself a Bucket of Blooms!…
Cupcake Cards
Delicious treats not to eat! Materials: Glue gun/ clear glue sticks Sheet of plain paper for pattern Pencil Cardstock (2 colors- any, red for cherry) Fabric paints or glitter glue for decoration X-acto Knife and scissors The pattern used to make the cupcakes was borrowed from a purse making book: Crafty Bags for Stylish Girls. 1.) Heat up glue gun…
Happy Daisy Paper Flowers
Sweet Tidings brings us this ridiculously easy craft, great for kids or just brightening up the office. All you need are some paper dixie cups, popsicle/craft sticks, pens and a glue gun. These daisy paper flowers can be placed in a vase or cup, but my favorite idea is to stick one or two in with a potted plant until…
Glittery Star Mobile
Craft Out to the rescue with this easy to make star mobile! As we all know everything is better with glitter and this mobile is no exception, simply taking some wooden star cut outs, wire, ribbon, a glue gun and lots of glitter!…
Jeweled Heart Pin
This quick little craft comes from Nana's Corner a blog dedicated to activities for grandparents and grandchildren. The Jeweled Heart Pin needs a few materials that you might not have laying around at home like gold tubing and wooden heart, but it's all very easily obtainable from your local craft merchant. It's an activity for older kids and their grandparents,…
