I am thinking of starting a journal with photos of completed work, and maybe notes on yarn and changes in patterns. Do other people do this?
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Do you keep a journal of your craft work?
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Keep Crafting Alive
Thursday, August 5th, 2010Isn’t this a wonderful time of year? We are about to enter the “season of craziness”, and by that of course I mean, The stores will soon be decorated with winter wonder-land appearances, and that feeling in your heart gets a little bit warmer. If we can think back to those childhood memories, we can probably start to remember some kind, craft ideas to pass on to the next generations also.
The feeling of “home” is often the way I like to describe it, but it goes beyond that. We should really focus now, on making sure that this does not become a lost art. Commercial use of the season can make you lazy and jaded from “doing things yourself”, or “taking the time to make it from scratch”, but do not let yourself forget the priceless memories that can come attached with taking the rougher road.
What are children or grandchildren going to remember years from now about spending a little time with you around the holiday season? Will it be the “fight for the furry, red doll that you tickle?” (You know the one!), the mad dash around the stores, trying to affordably fit everyone in? In some cases, this is fine. Just make sure that they are not the “only” memories they have!
Even if it was something as simple as making snow-cream with your parents or grandparents, Can you remember it? It sticks out like a sore thumb, because it’s warm and happy. It makes you feel a little friendlier, and it may remind you of someone very special that you love that’s not with us now. It’s certainly not a tradition that you want to let fall through the cracks of time!
I now challenge you to think of at least the ten most important people in your life, and think of a nice craft (made by you) to give to them this year. It may be a traditional one that you have already planned, Great!, and if it includes the recipient helping to make it, Even Better! Try to start a few new traditions also, so that our future generations will have a little “extra” to remember about us. Let’s keep crafting alive! -Stephanie
Copywright, October 2006
You can find other great projects by going to Stephanie’s web-site http://stephshomeprojects.com
It is very important for “new” parents and grandparents to dig back into those memories, and help keep the spirit alive!
What is a fun and easy craft to keep me occupied?
Saturday, July 24th, 2010I’m a preteen, board during summer vacation. I love crafts like painting tote bags, knitting, making collages/posters, and i play 4 instruments. What crafts can i do to pass the time? It would be really cool if the craft isn’t just decoration, but i could actually use it like, a pillow, bag or candle~ THanks!
A mini book that will help keep you organized!
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
This is how I keep track of my craft supplies so that I dont buy duplicates and have a quick reference when I go to purchase….I can see what colors I have and what I still need.
How long can you keep acrylic craft paint before it goes bad?
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010I have lots of acrylic craft paint most of which is over 5 years old. Can it be used? I really don’t want to have to trash it.
How do I keep leaves from turning brown??? I need their color for a craft project?
Thursday, June 24th, 2010Does anyone know how to preserve leaves in their original pretty,vibrant color? I need them to craft projects for on Thanksgiving Day and by that time they will have become brown.
Halloween Crafts – Keep Your Kids Happy And Occupied!
Monday, May 31st, 2010If you wish to find some Halloween crafts for your kids, there are a number of places that you can go. For starters, you can check out the internet. A number of websites today are dedicated to Halloween crafts for kids and you can get many different ideas from these sites as to how you and your children can have fun while decorating your home on Halloween. Here are few of the most favourite Halloween crafts that you can make with your kids.
Sparkling spiders are one of the most popular Halloween crafts among kids. You scatter these easy to make spiders around your house or hang them from the ceiling to decorate your table. First take a Styrofoam ball of about 4”. Use craft sponge to paint the ball dark purple. While the paint is still wet, sparingly sprinkle some white glitter. Stick googly eyes to it and use black pipe cleaners to make the legs on the sides. Bend the pipes so that it looks like the spider is standing on its own. This makes your very own sparkly spider.
You can use a simple cardboard egg carton for this next Halloween craft for kids. Take three successive egg cups attached to each other and cut them from the rest of the carton. Cut out the fronts of the two outside cups to simulate wings. If possible, paint the entire carton black and attach googly eyes with some white glue or draw a bat face. On top of the middle cup, punch a hole and tie a string around it with a knot at one end. You can hang this bat wherever you wish.
Making Halloween crafts for kids is not a difficult task at all although there are a few crafts that require an adult to supervise. If you have bushes around your house, this Halloween craft will ensure that all your neighbours will talk about your Halloween decorations. First, fold a plain white sheet into half. Stuff a few newspapers between the folds. Then, use black craft paint or a permanent marker to draw a funny or scary ghost face on top of the sheet. After it dries, cover the bush with it, pull it tightly from the back and attach with some clothespin to make your own garden ghost.
If you apply your imagination and creativity there is no end to the number of crafts you can make with your kids on Halloween. Ask your children to come up with their own crafts. Use candy corn to decorate a candle or tape pumpkin faces made from construction paper on your windows. There are endless possibilities. Even adults can have fun making kids Halloween crafts. So craft away with your children and become a child yourself.
