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."Knitting:
A New Trend
by Joanne Spataro
  Many people think only old, frumpy grannies enjoy knitting. They
imagine their own white-haired grandmothers creating sweaters and scarves in their rocking
chairs. However, grandma was actually setting future trends. Today, the lost art of
knitting has turned into one of the hottest hobbies that is sweeping the nation. How can
you get started knitting? Read more about it and then join our craft discussion
group, ask your questions and share your treasures.
Faces of Home
Education Profile
The Pattern of Success
Homeschooler sews her
way to a successful business
hosted by Joe Spataro
  Homeschooler Jennie
Chancey was able to take advantage of the flexibility offered by homeschooling to learn
how to sew. She has turned this love into a successful business
called Sense & Sensibility. I had the opportunity to interview Jennie and ask her a
few questions about homeschooling, her vintage dressmaking business and how she is helping
other homeschoolers to share in her love of vintage dressmaking.
Fabric Fans
 They are decorative and make terrific gifts. When you use scrapes of
fabric reminiscent of your childhood (or your children's), the fans become keepsakes,
reviving memories year after year. Stay cool with this fun and easy project!
Swan Puppet
 The Ugly Duckling tells the story of an awkward baby bird that grows
into a beautiful swan. This craft comes from Kathy Ross' wonderful book Crafts from Your
Favorite Fairy Tales along with an interview with the author herself.
Felt Book Marks
The kids loved making them because there are so many ways to create your own
mark.The felt is terrific because it doesn't run- so no sewing needed here. Have a super
time!
Lace/Ribbon Angels
 This week's Craft of
the Week features Lace Ribbon Angels from our crafting friend Jerry Gleason of Dodge City,
Kansas. She says, "I truly appreciate being able to share some of my craftwork. I
have worked as a paraeducator/paraprofessional in special education classrooms at our
local high school for over nine years. Therefore, have always had the need for simple,
inexpensive craft projects for the classroom. I love crafting and spend a lot of time
looking for new ideas. They truly are easy to make."
Jelly Bean Carrots
This is a fun craft to give you a great presentation to
store your jelly beans. They also make wonderful party favors and decorations. Hope you
like it.
Nifty
Socks
 Along with the sneaks, fancy, colorful socks celebrate the warm and
beauty of spring or lift our spirits in the shortening days of fall. Nifty socks are a
wonderful craft for kids of all ages. This is a terrific way to decorate socks and have
fun!
Valentine Heart T-shirt
 You can really be creative with the
design of this shirt. Use a simple white T-shirt in your child's size and some fabric
paint to make a special shirt that you will enjoy making with your child and create a
keepsake that will go on & on after Valentine's Day is over.
Making Felt
This week's Craft of the Week is brought to us
by Janelle Hardy a homeschooling mom from Australia. She has shared with us
her technique to make felt- that wonderfully versatile and easy to use
material. This is perfect for Christmas and holiday ornaments and gifts.
Making felt or felting, as it is called, is a great group activity. This can be done
in the classroom or in your neighborhood. The kids will love it!!
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.
Fall & Halloween Decoration
Soft Sculpture
Pumpkin
excerted from"Crafts for All Seasons"
by Kathy Ross
make a lovely pumpkin from old panty hose
  This is a lovely
pumpkin craft comes from Kathy Ross' book, "Crafts for all Seasons" that you can
make out of old pantyhose and some fiberfill.
You can make it as a nice fall craft or you can
modify it for Halloween by adding a face.
Meet the author
Willie
Ripple
"Halloween
School Parties: What Do I Do?"
Interview
& FREE Ghost Magnet craft
  Willie
Ripple the author of Valentine School Parties and an active school class mother has
written another terrific book- Halloween School Parties. This book is not just for schools
and day cares but it's also perfect for family parties. Willie's book includes all kinds
of ideas and recipes for Halloween treats, instructions and pictures for great crafts and
games. Her book can easily be used as an activity book for a party or just to make a
Halloween craft or play a game.
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.
Pumpkin Pins
 These pins are festive and easy to make.
All you need is some, felt, juice can tops and a little imagination! Remember to use a
permanent magic marker if you decide to draw on the felt pin- you don't want your design
to disappear.
Bookworm
This bookworm is designed to encourage the
littlest reader in your house to keep on reading! After making this new reading buddy your
child can tell stories with him. They can be as personalized as you like. Go wild with
your and your child's imagination!
Decorated Keepsake Pillow
  This remembrance is perfect for
any mom or dad
and a lot of fun to make for any kid! Choose cotton inexpensive pillows from your local
craft or linen store that have a light or white fabric. Using a pencil lightly trace
your design right onto the pillow. By using fabric paints your colors will be
vibrant and have texture too. These pillows can be washed in the gentle cycle with cold
water.
Spring Tote Bag
 This
is an ideal craft for everyone in your family. It is simple to do and is very practical.
The kids will love the design and can use it to carry around all their favorite things
through- out summer. You'll like it too for all your favorite things. Have fun!
Spring Sneakers
I have done this with my daughters a number of times
and it's a blast!
It is an inexpensive and personal way to make wearing sneakers really special.
All you need to do is buy a pair of canvas sneaks ( they have them at craft stores) and
fabric paints. You can use seam lace for the laces or for extra color paint right on the
included shoe laces. Put spring in your step and have your kids make these fun shoes.
My Special
Cloth Book
 All children enjoy having ownership in their work, and they
especially like to complete projects which focus on themselves. Bookmaking can be a fun
and easy way to help children at various ages and ability levels to communicate through
writing.
Children's Christmas Stockings
This craft is for all ages and can be
personalized even further with a little imagination. It's never too early for Christmas!
Felt
Cut-out Christmas Tree Decorations
Felt is a wonderful and versatile fabric to
work with. It is so simple to use in many craft projects. I love the fact that the edges
of felt are always finished and don't require hemming. Pinking shears make nice scalloped
edges. These felt ornaments make beautiful holiday gifts and can be personalized. |
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