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Valentine
Heart Pins
  These heart shaped pins are charming
and easy for the whole family to make. First you make the play dough. This dough will last
for months in an airtight container. The pin directions follow the dough instructions.
Have fun!Japanese Potato Necklace
 This week's Craft of the Week is brought to you by Cynthia
Olvera, the stay at home mom of Brianna & Tyler. Cynthia and her husband Sam live in
Japan where Sam is on active duty in the Air Force. Cynthia makes extra money doing craft
shows and teaching conversational English to the Japanese. Potato Necklace is a favorite
craft that she enjoys doing with Brianna and Tyler. Thanks Cynthia for the terrific idea
which is just great for little hands!!
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!
Sunflower Seed Necklace
This week's Craft of the Week is sunflower
seed necklaces. I love sunflowers and grow them every summer. They are easy to grow and
require very little care- just plenty of sun ! They are a wonderful introduction to
gardening for any preschooler. After the flowers have bloomed, your youngest can still
have a wonderful remembrance of her sunflowers with this necklace. It is a terrific way to
use the seeds from sunflowers and inspire the gardener in every child.
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.
Tattoo Paint
Don't worry mom this comes off with soap and
water! This is also terrific as face paint.
Cardboard Earrings
The kids will enjoy making these earrings for themselves or as gifts. Be creative with the
designs and you'll be sure to have a true piece artwork! It's also a great gift for Mom or for that favorite
teacher!!
 Fresh Air Skincare
The Dirt on Clear Skin
Plus: 4 fun and free homemade facial mask recipes
by Joanne Spataro
Learn more about your skin in this skin care story that gives you the
"dirt" on clear skin in a funny story with some practical recipes to improve
your skin. Find out more.
Crafts
to Make in the Fall
(Crafts for All Seasons)
click here see more books by Kathy Ross
by Kathy Ross, Vicky Enright
 
Featuring symbols of the fall season, this book includes 29 craft projects--including a
changing tree puppet, a school bus picture frame, a soft sculpture pumpkin, a Columbus Day
hat, and cornucopia place cards. Full color.
Nature's Beauty
Kit:
Cosmetic Recipes You Can Make at Home
by Deb Carpenter
also see:
Teen SkinCare
Nature's Beauty Kit contains more than 100 simple, easy-to-follow recipes for
everything from herbal cleansing lotions and lip gloss to shampoos and conditioners, even
hair spray! Carpenter devotes an entire section to herbal baths and throws in some ideas
for making homemade sachets and potpourri. The book includes a list of the most common
natural ingredients and their primary characteristics and uses, as well as suggestions for
mail-order sources of many of the ingredients. Priced to fit any budget, Nature's Beauty
Kit is a fun and inexpensive way to learn to make natural beauty products. |
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The Art of
Jewelry Making:
Classic & Original Designs
by Alan Revere
Engraving, casting, fabricating, forging, soldering, and enameling--the
techniques are varied and creative, just like the projects. Pins, earrings, rings, a
necklace, a pendant, a bangle, and a cuff bracelet of extraordinary beauty and style make
exceptional accessories that elevate any outfit.
Make Wire Beads
by Lisa Van Herik
Concise and detailed how-to instructions for making a wide variety of different
wire beads. All 44 beads in this book are fully illustrated both in color and black and
white and along with the individual instructions. Comprehensive basic instructions combine
with the author's unique wire working tips to make this an invaluable addition to any
jewelry enthusiast's library. |
