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Arts, Crafts, and Fun Things to Do and Make with your children

Toss any magazine older Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls. You’re just about to go bananas. You take a look, but the pieces to Candyland are missing. Maybe a boardgame can save you?
 
Grab some couch cushions or an large box and drape a sheet over them. Put toys and kitchenware for the kids to play with underneath. They can make a walkway to the structure with blocks. Set it up and hand out the invitations to all of the stuffed friends. It could be your dog or cats birthday, or your child’s favorite stuffed animals birthday. Decorate white paper plates for party invitations by coloring them and personalizing them. Bake up some cookies or have a popcornfest. Stretch out the preparation. Throw a ten minute party. Fill plastic bottles with whatever is on the shelf to make potions. Toothpaste, ketchup, food coloring - the yuckier the better. Add baking soda and vinegar and watch your concoction fizz. Clean out the magazine rack and have your kids clip pictures and paste them on paper. Suggest a theme, such as animals. Toss any magazine older than your toddler. Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls.

 
Knitting and Crochet | Activities With Children

April 19, 2008

Kool-Aid Yarn Dyeing

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Fully illustrated directions to dye
yarn using Kool-Aid packets or other drink mixes. Creative! Added
to Knitting and Crochet

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April 15, 2008

Knitted Baby Hoodie Blanket Pattern

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Here’s a great new baby gift because 1) it’s washable, and 2) you can
customize lots of ways. Added the Baby
Hoodie Blanket to Knitting
Patterns

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April 8, 2008

Embroidered Crochet and Knitting Patterns

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From the PBS Knit and Crochet Today are a few patterns
featuring embroidery stitches on crocheting and knitting. It creates
a stunning look. My favorite is the Snowflake Afghan. Added to Crochet
and Knitting Patterns

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March 28, 2008

Caution Tape Knitted Scarf

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You may know someone who this unique scarf is perfect for, and you’ll know
it when you see this Caution
Tape Knitted Scarf Added to Knitting Patterns

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March 21, 2008

Knit Pocket Vest

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Perfect for early spring weather in the Northeast US (windy and cold),
knit this cosy
zippered vest with pockets in a weekend. This pattern also comes in
kids sizes. Added to Knitting
Patterns.

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March 17, 2008

Crochet Baby Birdie Mobile

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Awww – Know anyone expecting? You simply must crochet this Baby
Birdie Mobile! Added to Crochet
Patterns and Baby Crafts.

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March 8, 2008

Lil Lamb Steel Wool Holder Crochet

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Crochet a cuteLil
Lamb to hold lots of things – scrubbie, earrings, paper clips,
jellybeans, etc. Added to Easter
Crafts and Crochet
Patterns

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February 25, 2008

Crochet Striped Kids Hoodie Sweater Pattern

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This adorable crochet
striped kids hoodie sweater pattern is for sizes 2, 4, and 6. Added
to Crochet Patterns.

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January 30, 2008

Loom Knitting Instructions

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If you’ve wanted to try one of those peg frame looms for knitting, here’s
a great set of Loom
Knitting Instructions Added to Knitting
and Crochet

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August 13, 2007

Crochet Apples Pattern

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AllCrafts.net Free Crafts Update Blog wrote an interesting post today on
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Crochet
these cute little apples for your favorite teacher. Added to Crochet
patterns.

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