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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 brought to us from the popular activity/craft book 365 Days of Creative Play by Sheila Ellison and Judith Gray. The publishers of this book, Sourcebooks sent us here at Families First a copy of this wonderful book and encouraged us to feature an excerpt. 365 Days of Creative Play is chock- full of excellent crafts and play ideas for children starting from age 2 years and up. The list of crafts in this book is endless- from napkin holders to various crafts taken directly from nature. If you are having a children's birthday party or the kids are feeling the summer doldrums, you must get this book !! Pinwheels are so much fun to make and watch spin whether in the use or on a bicycle. They can be a patriotic Fourth of July decoration if you use red, white, and blue colored construction paper. Stickers are a great way to add sparkle to your pinwheel What you need: Strong construction paper or wallpaper Long dressmaking pin Penny Pencil with an eraser or a thin dowel Crayons or felt pens Stickers What you do: Cut the paper into a square shape - 6''x4'' works nicely. If using plain paper, now is the time to apply decorations with crayons, felt pens and/or stickers. Draw in the diagonals, corner to corner. Trace a round a penny in the center of the diagonal lines. Remove penny and then cut along the diagonals from each corner to the edge of the circle in the center. Fold (without creasing) each corner into the center and fasten together with the pin. Stick the pin firmly into the top of the dowel or the eraser of the pencil. Hold into the wind or attach to handlebars of bike.. 365 Days of Creative Play: For Children 2 Yrs. & Up 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. It is brought to us from the popular activity/craft book 365 Days of Creative Play by Sheila Ellison and Judith Gray. 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 Craft Fun With Sondra Look What You Can Make With Boxes Interview with Sondra more Kid craft books FREE craft ideas

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