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Oh, Martha. You never cease to amaze me with your ingenious ideas.
This week I stumbled on the cutest kids’ craft idea over on MarthaStewart.com – Pumpkin Bird Feeder. I know I don’t have any “mini-me’s” , but I will definitely be making this craft sometime soon (after I’m done with my wreath).
For a seasonal supplement to your regular bird feeder, cut a 3- to 5-pound pumpkin in half; scoop out, leaving a 1/2-inch thick wall. Cut a 1/2-inch-deep groove in the rim for pumpkin seeds. For perches, poke holes and insert twigs. To hang, knot two lengths of twine together in center; tack knot to feeder bottom. Fill with birdseed. (via MarthaStewart.com)
Have a wonderful Saturday!
Here is another Woman’s Day Back-To-School craft you can do with your kids to get them excited about learning. These cute Pencil/Scissor Holders can be used on their desk at school or home.
Decorative Pencil Holders
Materials
- Tin can
- Sandpaper
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Printed paper (i.e. gift wrap or an enlargement of a color photograph)
- Scissors
- Spray adhesive (Elmer’s has a good one)
NOTE: A recycled can is perfect for this project. Sand the upper edge first!
Directions
1. Rinse and dry an empty tin food can. Sand the upper edge to smooth interior surface.
2. Measure cup circumference; add 1⁄2 inch. Measure cup height. Measure, mark and cut a piece of printed paper to these measurements.
3. Spray adhesive on wrong side of paper, then smooth onto sides of cup, working from center out to eliminate air bubbles.
Happy Crafting!
Camberley
Chalkboard paint is all the rage now a days. Especially black chalkboard paint.
If you don’t have room in your house for this kind of chalkboard paint treatment – don’t be sad. You can spend time with your little ones creating personal chalkboards.
There are many chalkboards paint colors you many choose from, so don’t feel confined to your typical green or black.
Here’s how it goes…..
PERSONAL CHALKBOARD
Materials
:
Plywood (cut into any shape)
Frame (optional – just make sure they plywood will fit inside frame)
Sandpaper
Chalkboard Paint
Tacky Glue
Decorating Accents (i.e. buttons, ribbon, photographs)
To begin sand and seal plywood. Then, apply at least 2 coats of Chalkboard paint (follow the manufacturer’s instructions)
Once paint has dried apply desired decorating finishes. For example, add a button border, add good quality ribbon to help hang the chalkboard, glue a photograph in the top corner, frame the board in a nice frame….the possibilities are endless. Be creative and see where it takes you!
via Home Made Simple
Happy Crafting!
Camberley
Are you looking for a fun craft to do with your little ones today? Would you like to do a craft that will get them excited about reading? Well then, I recommend creating BOOKMARKS!
Here’s how you do it…
Bookmarks
Keep track of your favorite books with this handy bookmark
From WomansDay.com
Materials:
Fun Foam in assorted colors
Decorative scissors (optional)
White glue
Fine-point permanent markers in assorted colors
3/4″ pompom
Two 5 mm movable eyes
Yarn
Instructions:
Cut 2″ x 10″ strips of Fun Foam for base of bookmark. Cut additional shapes, such as face or star. Use decorative scissors if desired.
Glue shapes to one end of strip. Decorate shapes with markers, movable eyes, pompom nose, yarn and hair.
Write names of books you’ve read on base strip.