Maria's Christmas Hand
Ornaments
  This is a great idea that comes from
Maria who is a member of our craft group from California, She says, I have a craft idea
for Christmas
that you may wish to list. My three children and I made them last year for my in-laws
Christmas tree. It's very simple, but they make a sweet keepsake.Garden
Glove Doll
 This
is a great dollmaking craft from one of our
craftzone members, Joan Mayo from Casa Grande, Arizona who gave us this great fabric craft idea on how to recycle
those used gloves to make a treasured keepsake.
She says, "I have been living in Casa Grande Arizona for 6 yrs. I am disabled and
love to do crafts. My grandaughter Desirae is doing crafts and always wants me to send her
something, so a friend found the garden glove doll and told me about it. When I went to
visit the grandkids we made them. We made clowns, Firemen, train conductors, flower people
and many more. Hope everyone enjoys the dolls."
A Child's Footprint
 This craft features a great gift for Dad on Father's day
or Mom on Mother's Day or a wonderful Christmas gift. This Footprint Craft includes both
the child's footprint, a nice momento, and a
wonderful, touching poem. Write
the poem in the shape of a large footprint using waterproof marker. Using
watercolors or watered down tempera paints paint the child's foot and print it over the
written poem a couple of time. After all is dried laminate the piece of paper and attach
string on the back for hanging.
Cheerful Cookie Box
  Kathy Ross, the
popular craft book author, has written a new book craft book called Crafts
for Christian Values. Kathy's latest book is filled with wonderful
crafts and ideas to help children learn about Christian values
and what they mean. This easy-to-do craft lets you take disposable plastic containers,
photos, drawings, and old greeting cards to make a wonderful keepsake. It's so easy that even the little ones can do
it too.
Heart Tiles
  This Valentine's Day craft is for all
kids age 4 and up. All this takes is a tile from your local hardware or home improvement
store,acrylic paints, and glaze. These tiles make wonderful surfaces for serving hot food
that you wouldn't want to set on your counter or wood table. Don't forget to glaze the
tiles after they are completely dried to preserve the beautiful paintings.
Cone Table Santa
 This
craft is brought to us by popular craft expert and author Kathy Ross. Cone Table Santa can
be found in Kathy's wonderful book Christmas Decorations Kids can Make.This
craft makes an excellent centerpiece for any table. Children who are 4 years
old and older will have a good time making their own Santas.
Rock Paperweight & Handprints
These projects would make great gifts and a special rememberance for
mom, dad or
someone special as a holiday gift or keepsake. These two crafts include a way to transform a
simple rock and also how to make a special handprint craft.
World's Greatest Dad Tee Shirt
Here's a handmade gift that dad is sure to
love. He can wear it all year long and be reminded of how much he is loved! It is a great
gift for Christmas,
Father's Day,
or when you just want to make that special keepsake
treasure that you know dad will use.
Angel Ornaments or Pins
This craft is a wonderful project to
do with children ages 6 and older. It is simple and looks great! The supplies are easy to
find in any craft store. These pins/ornaments would make a welcomed gift. Happy Holidays!
Glitter Domes
 One of my favorite decorations for
the holidays is the snow globe. I remember loving those snow globes that were so plentiful
during the holiday season. I loved ( and I still do) shaking them and watching the
colorful glitter fall to the bottom of the dome coating Santa or whatever figure was in
the dome. It was like peering into a fantasy world. These make fabulous gifts for friends,
family, teachers, or for yourself! The materials are simple to find. This is a super craft
for children of all ages.
Pumpkin Soup
 This easy
and charming craft is really a wonderful gift for any and all of the goblins in your life.
We have created a wonderful gift tag that you can easily download and attach to your mug
to make this a special gift. The tag has an adorable picture and inside we have
written a poem especially dedicated to the treats of Halloween. This can be given as an
inexpensive and fun favor for a Halloween party, a gift for a favorite relative and friend
and a wonderful Halloween centerpiece. You'll want to make them for your kids.
Apple Printed Potholders
 Printing is a wonderful craft for any age.
It works well for groups of children and the individual. Boys and girls love to make
prints using various fruits and vegetables as their templates. This print will use an
apple that is cut in half. Another crafter, Darlene, uses pieces of (old and worn) bath
towels instead of polyester batting. One of our crafters, Ann, says, "Apple Printing
can be used in other ways, too! My daughter and her children apple-printed on blank note
cards." Join in the fun and give one of your suggestions!!
Texture Books
 These books are super because your child can help you create them
and will help tactile development. Scrap material can be used to make these books. use
bright colors that your child enjoys. It is important to create a book that is both strong
and attractive.
Potpourri Gel Jars
This week's Craft of the Week features a
wonderful gift that children of any age can make. Gel Jars are beautifully decorated,
scented gifts. They are sure to liven up any room with their fragrance. You'll want
to choose scents which your mom likes. You can substitute potpourri oil for the essential
oils in this craft.
Photo Frame
  This
week's Craft of the Week features a great gift for Dad on Christmas.
These Photo Frames will keep the kids close to Dad even when he is at work. This is a
unique and fun gift for the kids to make for Dad.
Rock Paperweight & Handprints
With Mother's Day
just around the corner I thought that these projects would make great gifts and a special
rememberance for mom. they are easy to do and make great keepsakes
Box Photo Album
 This
week's Craft of the Week features an adorable Box Photo Album for mom on Mother's Day.
This terrific craft for kids and gift for mom was created by Kathy Ross popular crafter
and author of many wonderful kids' craft books. It has step-by-step instructions with
pictures.
Sit-A-Pon
a
gift for the gardening mom
The Sit-A-Pon is created by using very simple household materials; old plastic
tablecloth, magazines, and yarn. I first made a Sit-A-Pon when I was a Girl Scout. I
still remember that pink and white soft square that protected my knees while gardening as
a small girl. The Sit-A-Pon can be personalized just for your mom. You can use water
proof magic markers to write her name and her favorite colored yarn to sew the edging.
Mother's Day Gift Buckets
To show that you appreciate and love your mom why don't you make
her this wonderful gift "bucket"? After decorating the bucket, fill it
with all the items your mom loves- perfume,candy, books, facial cream, lotions
etc... She'll love the gifts and the homemade container. For the little ones
you can paint the bucket white let it dry and then using another color of metal paint and
place the child's hand in the paint to make handprints all over the bucket. Not only
will this be a terrific gift, but a perfect mom keepsake!
Handprint Magnets
 This is brought to you by our good friend and craft guru Kathy Ross, author of kids' craft and
activity books. Her craft this week, Handprint Magnets comes from her book called Crafts to Make in
the Fall. This craft requires very little supplies, is perfect for the
individual child, or a group setting. These magnets make wonderful homemade presents
and are sure to liven up any refrigerator!
Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones area great way to immortalize
your child's art and make a great keepsake for Mother's Day and other holidays.
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