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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.

 
Paper Crafts | Activities With Children

April 11, 2008

Hand Stitched Birthday Candle Card

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Create a special birthday card with just a little bit of stitching. See
the Hand
Stitched Birthday Candle Card Pattern. Added to Greeting
Cards and Needlework

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March 27, 2008

Stitching Card Flower Vine

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Embroider a lovely greeting card using this free pattern of a Stitching
Card Flower Vine. Added to Needlework
and Paper Crafts

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March 18, 2008

Friends Forever Card

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Create a cute Friends
Forever Card to brighten someone’s day in a fun and easy way. Added
to Stamping and Paper
Crafts.

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March 8, 2008

Easter Basket Craft Card

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Print and construct this charming Easter
Basket Craft Card. Added to Easter
Crafts and Paper Crafts

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February 1, 2008

I Love You For All Time Valentine’s Day Card

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Use your rubber stamps and scrapbooking tools to make this romantic
card for your sweetie . Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts and Paper Crafts

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January 30, 2008

Paint-Wash Background Papers

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Get creative with your background papers for scrapbooking, cardmaking,
and more. This Paint Wash technique is fun, creative, and a great
stress-reliever, too. Added to Scrapbooking
and Paper Crafts projects.

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January 29, 2008

Valentine’s Day Candy Box Card Album

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What a cute idea! Recycle a Valentine’s Day heart-shaped candy box into
a Valentine’s
Card Album. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts and Paper Crafts

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January 24, 2008

Sweet Words of Love Quotes

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Use this list of Sweet
Words of Love Quotes in many creative ways for your sweetie and for
friends, too. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts and Paper Crafts

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January 18, 2008

Paper Heart Wrappings

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Add the final touch to a small Valentine’s Day gift or note by making
simple Paper
Heart Wrappings. A template is included. Added to PaperCrafts
and Valentine’s Day Crafts

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January 16, 2008

Valentine Cross Stitch Card

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Creative Valentine’s
Day Card with a stitched heart framed in fabric. Definitely a
keeper. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts, Paper Crafts,
and Needlework

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