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How to Make a Stand-Up Dress-Up Doll

When I was a little girl I would have so much fun dressing up paper dolls. You know…. the paper dolls you buy in a book at the store where you cut out the clothes to put on them? I loved them. I used to spend hours dressing up the paper dolls and changing their clothes over and over again. Well, today I’m going to show you how to make with your children a stand-up dress-up doll. You are going to make the doll out of cardboard… it is much stiffer and will hold up to many, many clothes changes. Also, in this craft you will find 4 different template sheets of different accessories for your dress-up doll. That means hours of fun for you and your children dressing up the doll. So, grab the few materials needed and let’s get started.

Cool Candy Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Kids

Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. Kids love handing out Valentine’s Day Cards…. they just love it. Plus, they love receiving them as well. I don’t know about you, but every year I try to help my kids come up with different Valentine Card ideas than the year before. It gets difficult after a while to keep coming up with unique ideas. Well, I thought I would help you with that by showing you some really cool Candy Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Kids. I found them all while scrounging the internet for you. Each are unique and a ton of fun to make. I’m sure you and your kids will find something here that they will enjoy making and giving to their friends and family. So, let’s get started.

How to draw a Valentine Dragoness Valentine’s Card

Today I will show you how to draw a fantasy style Valentine’s Day Card…. specifically a Valentine Dragoness Valentine’s Day card. You can use regular paper for this craft or if you would like something more durable feel free to use Card Stock. Whatever you have in your house is fine. I will show you how to make every detail of this Valentine Dragoness perfect for your someone special. So grab a paper and pencil and let’s get started.

How to Make a Pair of Party Earrings for New Years

New Years is just around the corner and before New Years the New Years Eve Parties begin. Why not wear an amazing pair of earrings to this years New Years Eve Parties. Today I’m going to show you how to do just that…. I’m going to show you how to make a pair of party earrings for New Years. These New Years earrings have a lot of flash…. perfect for New Years Eve. And, these earrings don’t have to be just worn on New Years Eve…. they are so beautiful you will want to wear them year round.

Some Really Cool Perpetual Calendar Crafts for the New Year

Today I am going to show you a bunch of some really cool perpetual calendar crafts perfect for the upcoming New Year. What is great about perpetual calendars is that they can be changed to show any combination of day, month, and year….. which means that the same calendar can be used year after year after year. Sure, you can purchase a perpetual calendar at a store or online, but I am pretty sure you would spend way too much money and they wouldn’t be as awesome as the perpetual calendars I have listed here. I have scoured the internet to find you some really cool perpetual calendar crafts. You will surely find one here that will fit your needs.

How to Make a Duct Tape Playing Cards Shoulder Bag

Oh boy…. do I have a fun craft for you today!! I’m going to show you how to make a Duct Tape Playing Cards Shoulder Bag. The front and back side of this durable bag is covered with playing cards to give it a playful style. I used Uno Cards for this craft, but feel free to use any style playing cards you wish. Whatever style you choose will look great. So, grab a deck of cards, duct tape and scissors and you are good to go. Let’s get started.

How to Make a Wearable Puppet Stage

Oh boy…. do I have a fun craft for you today!! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Wearable Puppet Stage. Kids love putting on puppet shows. Well, why not wear a puppet stage? It just makes sense…. carry this puppet stage on your chest and you are all ready to put on a puppet show for your family and friends. Keep in mind you will need a bit of help from an adult with the cutting of the box. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

How to Make a Wire Giraffe

I have a fun and creative craft for you today. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Wire Giraffe using a wire hanger and some crepe paper. This craft is a great way to use those wire hangers that you have, but no longer use to hang up your clothes. You will need a little bit of adult supervision for cutting the wire so make sure to have an adult around during this craft. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

How to Make a Sock Baby Doll

I have a fun craft for you today. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Sock Baby Doll. That’s right…. it’s a baby doll made out of a sock. This craft is a great way to put to use those socks that no longer have a match. Plus, you probably have all the materials needed for this craft in your house… so no need to buy any more materials. Give this sock baby doll to your best friend…. or better yet keep it for yourself. The choice is yours. So, let’s get started.

How to Make a Wire Hanger Book Holder

I have a great craft for you to make today. It’s not only easy and fun…. but it is so useful too. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Wire Hanger Book Holder. Book Holders are perfect for people who want to do something with their hands and yet read a book at the same time. Like, for example, a cook book. You can read the recipe while your hands are cooking the meal. So, maybe you would like to make this craft to give as a gift…. or perhaps you want it for yourself. Either way…. let’s get on with the craft.

How to Make a Button Leprechaun for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up in less than 2 weeks. So, with that being said…. I thought that we could work on a fun craft in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. In this post I will show you how to make a Button Leprechaun. A Leprechaun is supposed to be a fairy type of being that takes the shape of an old man…. he usually wears a green jacket. a Leprechaun is popular in Irish folklore. So, in preparation of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Holiday let’s get this craft started.

How to Make an Elegant Mask for Purim

Purim is coming up quickly….. it will be here this year on the evening of March 7th. So, since Purim is all about hiding ones identity I thought we should make a mask perfect for celebrating Purim. So, today I will be showing you how to make an Elegant Mask for Purim. Made from paper and whatever you would like to use to decorate the mask…. the outcome is a Mask that you would be proud to wear. So, grab the materials you will need and let’s get started.

How to Make a Sailor Moon Wand

Do you like the Sailor Moon cartoon? If so, then I have a fun craft for you today. In this post I will show you how to make a Sailor Moon Wand from the Sailor Moon cartoon. Isn’t that a treat? The craft is not complicated at all and it is a ton of fun. Made with Play Dough and a Crystal this craft turns out looking exactly like the Sailor Moon Wand on TV. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started on this fun craft!!

How to Make Paper from Rags

I have a fun and creative craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make paper from rags. The craft is a lot of fun…. a lot of work, but tons of fun. At different steps in this craft you will need parental help. There are quite a few parts where you will be using adult tools and they will need to help you through this…. each of these steps are marked in red. So, grab some white cotton or linen rags and the rest of the craft materials and let’s get started.

How to Make Clay Bowls and Dishes

If you love sculpting with clay….. then I have a fun craft for you. Today I’m going to show you how to make Bowls and Dishes made out of Clay. You will need some adult supervision for this craft as the clay will need to be baked once you have finished forming your Bowls and Dishes. Simply bake the clay according to the clay’s instructions. Are you ready to get started? Simply grab some clay and we will move on with the craft.

How to Make Chalk Sculptures

I have a fun and creative craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make Chalk Sculptures simply with a pin and some blackboard chalk. I give you some examples of things to make with your chalk sculptures, but please feel free to use your imagination to make whatever you would like with your chalk sculptures. The choices are virtually endless of the things you can make. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.