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	Reprinted by permission of the author. Copyright 1995 by Sheila Ellison and Judith Gray. All rights reserved. May not be reprinted without the expressed written permission of the author. This week's Craft of the Week is again brought to us by the authors of 365 Days of Creative Play. The response to these crafts have been overwhelming and quite a number of folks have written to say how much their children have enjoyed these crafts. This week's crafts feature a wonderfully simple bird feeder and a flower collage - both are perfect for the summer months. What you need: Fresh flowers heavy book cardboard Glue stick Self adhesive plastic Scissors Newspaper What you do: Open the book and lay the flowers between some newspaper on one of the pages. Repeat on other pages until there are no more flowers to press. Close the book and leave for a few days. When the flowers are dry, remove carefully. Cut the plastic an inch larger than the cardboard. Arrange the flowers on the cardboard keeping them in place with the glue stick. Carefully cover with the plastic. Smooth out the wrinkles and finally trim the edges or fold under. 365 Days of Creative Play: For Children 2 Yrs. & Up 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. Milk Carton Bird Feeder This week's crafts feature a wonderfully simple bird feeder and a flower collage - both are perfect for the summer months. Mosaic Flower Pots Mosaic pots are just right for creating that springtime feeling ! They are so simple to do and beauitful. This project can be done by kids who are 3 years old and older. To give the pot a genuine mosaic look at least half of the area on the pot should be covered by the broken tile pieces. The addition of "gems" gives the pots a glorious, sparkling look. You can use other materials to decorate your pot suchas shells, smooth stones, and dried beans. These are super for any gardener as a Mother's day or Easter gift. Flower Crafts These are wonderful craft ideas that use can use as gifts or to spruce up you house.		Have a summer story or poem to share? Join our creative writing group & Send it to us!! more smoothie books more blenders FREE smoothie recipes Great Gift for Dad! Folding Chair with Footrest FREE Summer Ideas FREE ChiliUSA recipes Secret World Basset Hounds See my Basset friends see my favorite biscotti Crazy Kitchen Deals Ravioli Maker FREE Cannoli Recipe

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