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FamilyFun Crafts, Activities, Recipes & Other Ideas for Kids & Parents and More Family Fun

FamilyFun Crafts, Activities, Recipes & Other Ideas for Kids & Parents and More Family Fun

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Printable colouring sheets from The Coloring Spot Lots of different ideas How to make gift bags from newspaper When I bought something at a store recently, the clerk handed me my purchase in a bag made from a newspaper. I liked it very much and had to make some more—thus today's DIY recycled newspaper project: gift bags made from the Wall Street Journal. You can vary the dimensions, of course, but here's what I used to create a bag that's 5" tall, 4.5" wide, and 3" deep. Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Planning Information Home > Walt Disney World This is the year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort! There is so much to see and do.

How to crochet with reused plastic bags » Birds Before The Storm Today I had the pleasure of meeting a friend of mine’s mothers. One of them pulled out a bag she was crocheting, and told us with pride that she had made it from reused plastic bags… in this case, newspaper bags (at the top) and grocery bags (forming the bottom). The thing is quite sturdy and remarkably ingenious. She of course demurred and has pointed out that she’s not the first to do this. But we were super excited and she graciously let us photograph the process of making plastic yarn. My Vacation Countdown Ticker - Disney Vacation Countdown Clock Welcome to www.MyVacationCountdown.com What is a ticker? Graphic countdown tickers are banners using a "ticker" to countdown your special countdowns and events with your friends and family. In just four easy steps you can create a countdown ticker that you can share. Once you choose the banner and ticker of your choice, and follow the simple instructions, codes are generated so that you can share the ticker in email, boards, and more.

Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern. Jessica recommends using a sharpie to mark on the inflated balloon how much room you need to leave for the lighting cord. She also recommends coating the balloon with vaseline prior to wrapping the yarn coated with glue so it doesn’t stick on the balloon once it’s dry. You can see all the details on Jessica’s blog.

Create Something Donate Login Remember Me Kusudama Tutorial part 1 The Japanese kusudama is a paper ball made out of multiple identical origami shapes glued together. They were traditionally used as a ball for incense or potpourri but now we see them more for decoration or as a gift. Today I am showing you part 1 on how to make the Japanese traditional shape. down and dirty screenprinting for under 10$ For this project, we will need some tools and supplies that are easily available, and a few that might require the tiniest bit of searching.... Recycling is key here. Most of the supplies required can be found as trash, including the ink. What isn't direct waste can be recycled from thrift stores or garage sales.

Recycled Newspaper Creatures Photograph: Nick Georgiou At first glance, this sculpture might pass for a dog, but look again and you’ll notice that despite having a curiously affecting expression, its eyes aren’t moving and its fur is made out of recycled newspaper. The Gloamer. Photograph: Nick Georgiou

inspired ideas Petit LanternsA project from inspiredfriend Constance Muller This swag of paper lanterns is a easy project and a quick one to complete too.Appropriate for ages 7 and up. For the Petit Lanternsyou will need: Paper~ Origami is a good choice, however any paper will work.Paper~ Card stock that coordinates with paperGlue sticksScissorsMiniature hole punchGlue gun and glue gun sticks or staplerRibbon or twineRaffia The Method:

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