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Thanks for visiting! Did you like this? Share it: « Previous Image | Full-Size Image | Main Gallery Page | Next Image » Cosy Cushions. InnerChildFun. Need a quick boredom buster that will keep the kids entertained for a good long while?

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Try making a batch of homemade grape scented play dough, then add some glitter for “galaxy dough”!! Clara adores anything shiny and sparkly, so this was a HUGE hit for her! I hardly ever use glitter in crafts (it gets EVERYWHERE), but this was a fantastic way to contain the glitter mess. She was thrilled!! This play dough kept her entertained for HOURS! Homemade Flubber Recipe For Kids. Fun stuff to make. Paper Bow: How to Make Paper Bows from Recycled Wrapping Paper. Recycled Wrapping Paper Bow How to Make Recycled Wrapping Paper Bows by Jane Lake Wrapping paper usually litters the floor on Christmas Day, and you will often have paper left over after wrapping birthday gifts or anniversary gifts at other times of the year.

Paper Bow: How to Make Paper Bows from Recycled Wrapping Paper

Ruby Loves. Youth: Make a speedy bird cake. Print page Make this quick and easy cake to keep the birds happy.

Youth: Make a speedy bird cake

Stuff you need Good quality bird seed; raisins; peanuts; grated cheese; suet or lard; yoghurt pots; string; mixing bowl; scissors Important notes Not suitable for children with nut allergies. Youth: Make a recycled bird feeder. Print page Make a bird feeder from the bottles you would throw away.

Youth: Make a recycled bird feeder

Stuff you need Plastic drinks bottles, yoghurt pots or milk cartons (make sure they're clean), wire or string, bird seed, scissors. Important notes This will require adult help with cutting. Youth: Make a food chain mobile. Print page Decorate your room with this smart mobile and learn about the food chain at the same time.

Youth: Make a food chain mobile

Stuff you need Paper, card, scissors, compasses, paints, crayons or felt-tips, string, pins. Important notes Younger children may need to be given pre-cut shapes and help with threading the mobiles. Steps Practise drawing the different elements of the chain on paper. Draw the smallest food, the hazel nut, in the food chain, and use the compasses to draw a circle around it. Draw the mouse around this circle. Colour your food chain in. Cut out all the circles, and then cut around the outlines of the nut, the mouse and the owl. Carefully pierce a hole in the top of the hazel nut, and thread string through it. How to Make a Capri Sun Purse: 17 steps (with pictures) Edit Article Duct Tape ItSew It Up Edited by Brigitta M., Kaylee, Ben Rubenstein, Lily A and 44 others Want a cute purse that is colorful, unique, and fun?

How to Make a Capri Sun Purse: 17 steps (with pictures)

Do you love Capri Sun drinks? Don't throw away those colorful packets! Ad. How to Make a Denim Purse: 13 steps (with pictures) How to Make a Pretty Purse without Sewing: 7 steps. How to Make a Reversible Jean Purse: 22 steps (with pictures) Edit Article Prepare to SewThe StrapAttach the strapFinish purse Edited by BloodWolfbane, Nicole Willson, Sarah Eliza, The keswickian and 3 others Lots of people love Denim purses.

How to Make a Reversible Jean Purse: 22 steps (with pictures)

People ask for me to make them constantly. It's also a good way to revamp a couple of pairs of jeans, a tee and a favorite belt that would otherwise end up thrown away. Ad Steps 1Cut the jeans at the wanted length. Method 1 of 4: Prepare to Sew 1The bottom of the purse: Pin and sew each bottom to edges of purses [each bottom to each jean top] (pay attention to form detail- Do you want a square or a round bottom on your purse) 2Pin and sew pockets ( seam allowance will be folded back at the top so it wont be visible) There should a lot of seam allowance left in the bottom pieces: put bottom against bottom with the duck cloth panels or place mat cut out in between and sew it in. 3Lay the purse aside.

How to Make a Denim Purse from Jeans (with pictures) How to Make a Tote Bag: 8 steps. FamilyFun Crafts, Activities, Recipes & Other Ideas for Kids & Parents and More Family Fun. How to Make a Sock Monkey: 20 steps (with pictures) Steps Method 1 of 4: Making the Legs a Sock Monkey Step 1.360p.mp4 00:00 00:06 00:06 spaceplay / pauseescstopffullscreenshift + ←→slower / faster (latest Chrome and Safari)←→seek . seek to previous 12…6 seek to 10%, 20%, …60% 1Find two clean socks.

How to Make a Sock Monkey: 20 steps (with pictures)

The best ones will be ones with heels and toes in contrasting colors to the rest of the sock. One sock will be used to make the body, legs, and head, and the other will used to make the arms, tail, face, and ears. These monkeys were traditionally made with “Rockford Red Heel Socks.” Method 2 of 4: Making the Body and Head a Sock Monkey Step 7.360p.mp41Turn the sock right-side out and stuff the entire thing. Method 3 of 4: Making the Arms, Tail, and Ears 1Cut the second sock into sections as shown. 8Attach the arms to either side of the body. Method 4 of 4: Assembling the Face and Ears a Sock Monkey Step 18.360p.mp41Trim away the edges of the heel piece if necessary. Tips Important: when stuffing the sock monkey, use small pieces of stuffing. Ad. 13 Tips on How to Make a Sock Doll.

How to Make a Sock Sack: 7 steps (with pictures)