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How To: Ukranian and Russian Faberge Eggs
August 14, 2010 – 5:38 pm | 2 Comments
How To: Ukranian and Russian Faberge Eggs

Republished by Blog Post PromoterFaberge eggs used to only come out at Easter time but that has changed now that they are such a collector’s item. My mother loves them and one of the …

4th of July Crafts
July 2, 2010 – 8:00 am | 13 Comments
4th of July Crafts

Although most of your children will have become citizens before they can remember, I believe it is important to celebrate with them our common thread of being American. It underscores the fact that although we are all different we are all Americans. Happy July 4th!

Treat Your Kids to a Family Craft Night
May 14, 2010 – 7:21 am | No Comment

In today’s technological world, families are finding it more difficult to find ways of spending quality time together.  A family craft night is a perfect, fun and inexpensive way to bond and get back to …

Earth Day Crafts!
April 19, 2010 – 8:05 am | No Comment

Whether you’re planning for Earth Day (April 22 is right around the corner!), or are simply looking to inspire and educate kids on going green, below are a few ideas from Disney FamilyFun magazine that …

How To: A Russian Easter Egg
March 29, 2010 – 7:47 am | 4 Comments
How To: A Russian Easter Egg

Russians paint their Easter eggs using a traditional method of boiling onion peels and silk with the eggs. Painted eggs are a universal symbol of Easter, but in Russia they take on even more …

Lunar New Year Lantern Craft
February 14, 2010 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Lunar New Year Lantern Craft

2010 is the Year of the Tiger! Create beautiful tiger patterned lanterns to decorate your home for the New Year. So simple, this craft is for kids of all ages and skill levels.

Be Crafty…. and make a tadpole pond
February 12, 2010 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Be Crafty…. and make a tadpole pond

For under $10 you can buy a learning experience about nature and science and a little summer entertainment.

Crafty Kids: Valentine Craft
February 10, 2010 – 8:00 am | No Comment

Make this simple and elegant paper plate Valentine spiral to decorate your home with a little love this Valentine’s Day.

Be crafty and…make a memory box
January 4, 2010 – 12:01 am | No Comment

Making a memory box can be a wonderful way to either remember someone and remember special moments.

Guatemalan Worry Dolls
December 11, 2009 – 7:18 am | 3 Comments
Guatemalan Worry Dolls

Guatemalan Worry Dolls are well known. Worry Dolls typically come in a group of six within a small woven bag or brightly painted wood box.
Worry Dolls originated with the Ancient Maya. It is believed that …