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Make Family Building Blocks

Thane — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:01:21 +0000

When young children live far away from grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, it can be hard for them to recognize and remember everyone. These Family Building Blocks are a sweet and meaningful way to keep those far away faces familiar. One thoughtful aunt once decoupaged family photos onto wooden blocks for her nephew. Now when...

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Beaded USA Flag Craft

Thane — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:01:17 +0000

Show your patriotic spirit with this Beaded USA Flag Craft. This red, white, and blue project is a fun way for kids to create something special for Flag Day, the Olympics, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or any patriotic celebration. It also makes a great backpack decoration, keychain, or small handmade gift. This is...

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Floam Octopus Sculpture & Recipe

Thane — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:01:23 +0000

This fun and squishy Floam Octopus craft is a creative way for kids to explore both art and simple science. Using homemade floam, kids can sculpt their own ocean creatures while learning how slime works. Make it thick for sculpting or softer for sensory play. This activity is best for older kids since it is...

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Patriotic Headband Craft

Thane — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:01:50 +0000

Show your red, white, and blue spirit with this fun Patriotic Headband Craft. Kids can hand weave a colorful headband to wear for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or even to cheer on Team USA during the Olympic Games. This is a creative project that also helps build fine motor skills and...

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Bean Bag Whale

Thane — Sat, 18 May 2024 07:01:29 +0000

Have a whale of a time making this Bean Bag Whale craft. Great for illustrating the story of Jonah and the Whale and a good project for the VBS Submerged theme. The Bean Bag Whale can be made into all kinds of toss games and fun activities the kids will love. Trivia: Blue Whales are...

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Fleece Tissue Holder

Thane — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:19:22 +0000

This Fleece Tissue Holder is a simple sewing project that makes a thoughtful handmade gift. It is a wonderful choice for kids, teens, or groups making useful items for a nursing home, classroom project, or community service activity. The finished holder is soft, practical, and easy to tuck into a purse, backpack, or bedside table....

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Potpourri Bowl Craft

Thane — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:01:29 +0000

Turn a simple crocheted doily into a pretty little bowl with this Potpourri Bowl Craft. This sweet dollar store craft makes a lovely handmade gift for Mom or Grandma and is a wonderful way for kids to create something special with simple supplies. Once finished, fill the bowl with potpourri and a favorite scent for...

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Glowing Leaves Craft

Thane — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:01:08 +0000

When you press flowers and leaves, they become thinner and light can shine through them. In this Glowing Leaves project, you simply decoupage pressed flowers and leaves to a votive cup and cover with tissue paper. Trivia In the 16th century, Japanese artists began the practice of Oshibana, in which they would create large pictures...

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Woven Placemat Craft

Thane — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:01:24 +0000

Basic weaving skills and this original Free Kids Craft project can turn basic burlap into a pretty and practical Woven Placemat that can be used over and over again. This is a perfect project for camp craft time. Trivia: Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Even before weaving was used to make...

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Matzoh Pin Craft

Thane — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:01:31 +0000

This Matzoh Pin is a delightful Passover activity! Crafting can be such a meaningful way to engage with traditions and celebrate holidays. Here are the instructions for you to make a Matzoh Pin with your family or group. Trivia: Matzah is a crisp, flat, unleavened bread, made of flour and water, which must be baked...

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Make A Pony Bead Loom

Thane — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:01:49 +0000

This easy pony bead loom is a fun homemade craft tool kids can use again and again. With a simple shoe box lid, heavy thread, and tape, kids can create their own bead loom and use it to make colorful pony bead patterns. This is a great craft for camp, rainy days, classroom activities, or...

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Make Easy Elephant Gloves

Thane — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:53:12 +0000

Make these Easy Elephant Gloves and watch the little ones giggle and shout for more. These Elephant Gloves would be a good puppet to use when reading their favorite book about elephants. Gloves are a great Dollar Store purchase if you don’t have an old pair laying around the house. We’ve provided both a regular...

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