Here’s a fun DIY kids’ craft project using some “around-the-house” type items (wire & wire cutters, cork, paper, pencil, nail & hammer). The end result is a simple toy that will surely delight the kids! Giddy Giddy blog has step-by-step instructions with lotsa pictures and a video clip. Twirl away!

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Love this idea for a simple and super inexpensive Easter egg garland from Modern Parents, Messy Kids Blog! (And I thought I was the only one who was drawn to those paint chip samples at Home Depot!)

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Orange crepe paper + green floral tape = a super easy way to package all of your Halloween treats!

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This DIY Leaf Wreath is a simple & fun craft project that can be displayed year round! Head on over to the Twig & Thistle blog for step-by-step instructions and you’ll have your very own leaf wreath hanging in your home in no time.

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So a piece of white bread may not be the first thought that comes into your head when thinking “art project”, but don’t count it out so quickly! Came across this neat kitchen craft activity where kids can use colored milk to creatively express themselves on toast. Check out Sunday Hotpants, a New Zealand mom’s blog, for all the details.

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Imagine the possibilities…for all your crafts, for scrapbooking, for kids’ projects or even to add a little sumthin’ sumthin’ to your gift packaging. Striped Fabric Tape is available in 5 different colors from famed Kate’s Paperie. We like, we like!

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Tokketok Design & Letterpress has a great idea to use up those scraps of papers and fabric tapes that you just can’t bear to toss. Homemade card/photo holders to keep your favorite memories close by!

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Here’s a great DIY father’s day craft that the kids will love doing and the dads will love receiving! Paper Crave blog has a free downloadable template and easy-to-follow instructions.

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Ok, so you’re not exactly the “make-my-own-Valentine’s Day-cards” type of person. Next best thing? Becoming a “kinda-sorta-make-my-own-Valentine’s-Day-cards” person. Paper Crave, a fun & creative paper goods site, has done most of the legwork by posting a list of some free printable Valentine’s Day greetings. Cute stuff and it’s free?!? Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot sweeter.

Fox and Panda Valentine Card by Danielle of Thompson Family-Life
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We’re embarking on a “Julia & Julie”-type journey, except instead of mastering the art of french cooking, we’re trying our hand at “Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts”. We’ll post some pics of our finished (and not-so-finished) projects so be sure to check back with us!

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