tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628295479346800112024-03-24T05:25:49.255-04:00The Crafty Craft GalA how to guide for creating your own crafty gift ideas. Craft Blog features tips, ideas and other resources to get your creative juices flowing !!!! I have candy crafts, food crafts and more interesting things to peak your interests....ENJOY!!!Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-83468611914602418132008-03-31T14:03:00.003-04:002008-03-31T14:05:40.667-04:00Spring in a Bottle<br><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/craftimages/0108-spring-bottle-photo-180-FF0308.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/craftimages/0108-spring-bottle-photo-180-FF0308.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here's a nice little crafting project to promote greenery!<br /><br />If it feels like spring's taking too long to sprout, liven up a winter windowsill by making this mini greenhouse -- a recycled take on a cloche, traditionally used outdoors to protect early plantings. CRAFT MATERIALS: <br /> Clear 2-liter soda bottle <br /> Small flowerpot <br /> Potting soil <br /> Seeds <br /> Saucer <br /> Craft stick marker <br /><br />Time needed: Under 1 Hour <br /> 1. Cut the top from a clear 2-liter soda bottle. <br /><br /> 2. Find a flowerpot that fits inside the dome. Fill the pot with potting soil, then plant the seeds according to the packet directions. <br /><br />Tip: Consider planting herbs, such as parsley and basil, that can be transplanted outside once the weather warms, or grass, which grows fast and is fun to trim with scissors. <br /><br /> 3. Place the pot on a saucer and poke in a craft stick marker. Slip the dome over the pot. Be sure to water the soil when it looks dry. <br /><br /><a href="http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11920">From FamilyFun: Spring Crafts</a>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-21620076779248281192008-03-31T12:21:00.003-04:002008-03-31T12:23:01.506-04:00Spring is Here!I hope everyone had a great Easter. Spring has come and it doesn't quite feel like it here yet in Atlanta. It was nice and warm on Friday, and then it started getting wet and cold again. I just can't believe how time is flying! Look out for some great spring crafting ideas...Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-31952232395834869902008-03-18T12:34:00.003-04:002008-03-18T12:44:30.951-04:00Michaels' Easter Crafting<br><a href="http://www.michaels.com/online/images/e05193_large.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.michaels.com/online/images/e05193_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.michaels.com/online/images/25378b_large.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.michaels.com/online/images/25378b_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.michaels.com/online/images/e06487_large.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.michaels.com/online/images/e06487_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div><div><div><div><div>Michaels.com has over 80 easter project ideas. The projects have their own difficulty levels with full instructions. Have fun!</div><div><a href="http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectlist?categoryid=47&pageNumber=1">Easter Crafting Ideas from Michaels</a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-63191716749473035512008-03-12T10:24:00.003-04:002008-03-12T11:18:00.349-04:00Traditional Easter Egg Dye Project<p><a href="http://www.kids-partycabin.com/images/Egg%20dye.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.kids-partycabin.com/images/Egg%20dye.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here's three traditional ways to dye your Easter eggs:<br /><br /><strong>Natural</strong><br />Ingredients:<br />Various coloured food and plant items e.g. beetroot, coffee, saffron, grass, berries.<br />Saucepan for each colour<br />Cooking oil<br /><br />For each colour, pour 1/2 - 1 cup of water into a saucepan and add the chopped up fruit or plant products. Bring to the boil and then let simmer until the desired colour is obtained. Let the dyed water cool and then add the eggs (already hard-boiled or blown). Let the eggs sit until they turn the colour that you want. Remove them from the dye and when fully dry, polish then with a soft cloth and a little cooking oil.<br /><br /><strong>Food Coloring</strong><br />Ingredients:<br />Food colouring<br />Hot water<br />White vinegar<br />Cooking oil<br /><br />For each colour, place 1/4 teaspoon of food colouring in a small bowl. Add 3/4 cup of hot water and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Add the eggs (hard-boiled or blown) and let them sit until they turn the colour that you want. Remove from the dye and when fully dry, polish then with a soft cloth and a little cooking oil.<br /><br /><strong>Crepe paper dye<br /></strong>Ingredients:<br />Different coloured crepe paper<br />Hot water<br />Cooking oil<br /><br />Tear up large pieces/strips of crepe paper and soak each colour in individual bowls of hot water. Add the eggs (hard-boiled or blown) and let them sit until they turn the colour that you want. Remove from the dye and when fully dry, polish then with a soft cloth and a little cooking oil. </p><p><br /><a href="http://www.kids-partycabin.com/easter_party_idea.html">More Easy Easter Crafting </a></p>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-27368873814684600312008-03-06T14:17:00.003-05:002008-03-06T14:22:01.834-05:00Easter Crafts!<div align="center"><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/JekRabbits.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://blog.craftzine.com/JekRabbits.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/03/plush_easter_bunnies_from_jek.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954">Plushy Easter Bunny</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://lh6.google.co.uk/MangoSpring/R8a5ovKNrXI/AAAAAAAAA4M/Rx0mokSfcWc/s400/Easter_wreath.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://lh6.google.co.uk/MangoSpring/R8a5ovKNrXI/AAAAAAAAA4M/Rx0mokSfcWc/s400/Easter_wreath.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://purpletrail.com/partytrail/easter/create-your-own-spring-easter-wreath/">Easter Wreath Directions</a><br /><br /><div align="left">It's sooo nice out today. It's starting to feel like spring - yay! Have you guys found any nice Easter crafts?</div></div>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-39211530526984754182008-03-06T12:23:00.001-05:002008-03-06T12:25:33.092-05:00Free $100 Give Away!Yay, Jennifer posted about this cool new contest that kidazy.com is promoting. You can win $100 to Toys R Us! I hope I win:<br />"Our very first gift certificate giveaway begins today (Monday, February 18, 2008) and the winner will receive a $100 USD gift certificate to Toys R Us!For the next four weeks (until March 18, 2008) "<br /><a href="http://www.kidazy.com/news/gift-certificate-giveaway">http://www.kidazy.com/news/gift-certificate-giveaway</a>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-86085739017937463702008-02-26T11:00:00.005-05:002008-02-26T11:20:02.956-05:00Usher in the New Spring Season<div align="center"></div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0kGJi4qcQ1aNzpuI8Vn4VtNFljY02EJ5zWCqwIkXG3gTIhAMQTGT17qmgSzjGI725NmWRRV-iWozjoBXWv60MptwnwWCmBa6BJOACoelhdg-LlBNGLe0b_InD79p5hZiGiemyDFbczg/s1600-h/easter-basket.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171319935187518034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0kGJi4qcQ1aNzpuI8Vn4VtNFljY02EJ5zWCqwIkXG3gTIhAMQTGT17qmgSzjGI725NmWRRV-iWozjoBXWv60MptwnwWCmBa6BJOACoelhdg-LlBNGLe0b_InD79p5hZiGiemyDFbczg/s320/easter-basket.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love Easter and Spring - the flowers blossom, the sun stays out longer, and the warmth reaches out further and longer. It is a time of new beginnings. To usher in Easter and my favorite season, <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/holiday-ideas/easter-easy-craft-ideas">Good Housekeeping </a>displays some great Easter centerpieces and crafting ideas. So classy and inviting~! </div><div align="left"><br /> </div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cm/goodhousekeeping/images/Kq/undyed-eggs-bouquet-basket-de.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">The All-in-One Basket<br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cm/goodhousekeeping/images/jK/eggs-trugs-pots-flowers-de.jpg" border="0" />Get Carried Away</p><br /><p align="center"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cm/goodhousekeeping/images/5U/tea-set-flowers-easter-de.jpg" border="0" />Pour on the Charm</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/holiday-ideas/easter-easy-craft-ideas">More Good Housekeeping Easy Easter Crafting</a><br /><br /></p>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-22153609814495508052008-02-25T10:26:00.002-05:002008-02-25T10:30:13.142-05:00Back! After 3 Long Weeks~Hey guys, it's been hectic over here! First I was sick for about a week. There was a nasty flu going around and every other person I knew was getting it. Even my friends who claim they "never" get sick got it! It kicked our butts. But now we're all stronger than ever! I hope everyone had a great Valentines Day and is doing well. Back to crafting, since Easter is coming, I'll scour the net for some cool ideas and bring it back here to share!Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-20673851741511000952008-01-31T16:00:00.000-05:002008-01-31T16:13:49.733-05:00Valentines Day Crafting<div align="center"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jsp?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/iloveyou_01162002.xml"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/01/l_iloveyou.jpg" border="0" /> Lovely Valentines Day Card Idea </a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://urbanupdater.wordpress.com/2008/01/28/valentines-day-diy-crafts"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://s3assets.nextnewnetworks.com/6897_blog.jpg" border="0" />Valentines Day DIY Postings</a></p><p align="center">This blog has some very nice Valentines crafting ideas!<br /><br /><br /><br /></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/Specialfeature/crafts/season/0108_valentinesbutterfly_175.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/minisite/valentines-main-ms/">Family Fun Valentines Crafts</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Comprehensive Crafts Guide with Great Tutorial Videos<br /><p></p></div>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-90781527793582752052008-01-24T13:32:00.000-05:002008-01-24T14:00:47.590-05:00Valentines Day Crafts<div align="left">It's just around the corner - love day, vday, saints day, Valentines Day is the perfect occasion to craft for. Before we get to crafting ideas for Valentines, I just wanted to point out a couple of cool blog for this upcoming special occasion:</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><br><div align="left"><a href="http://valentinesday4all.blogspot.com/"><strong>Valentines Day For All</strong></a></div><br /><a href="http://dani3d.com/blog/2008/01/09/valentines-craft-ideas/">Valentines Craft Ideas</a><br><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Below are great Valentines crafts. Let me know if you guys uncover some more crafty Valentine projects! More to come...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.todaysparent.com/images/partiescraftsactivities/craftcorner/20080107_154646_2484_a.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.todaysparent.com/article.jsp?content=20080107_154646_2484">"Dear Valentine..." Scrolls</a><br /></p><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.todaysparent.com/images/partiescraftsactivities/craftcorner/20080107_154646_2484_c.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.todaysparent.com/article.jsp?content=20080107_154646_2484">"I'm Yours" Picture Magnets</a></p>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-66102013842817797382008-01-17T12:30:00.000-05:002008-01-17T13:31:15.357-05:00MLK Day Crafting<div><div>MLK (Martin Luther King, Jr.) Day is on Monday, January 21, 2008. So the kids will be home hungry for some crafting :) This is a great time to engage them in some history learning with some fun crafting.<br /><br /><a href="http://sunniebunniezz.com/holiday/mlkingdy.htm">MLK Day History Facts and Resources</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogher.com/node/14391">Celebrating MLK Day with Kids</a><br /><br /><a href="http://james127.blogspot.com/2006/01/great-ideas-for-children-on-mlk-day.html">Great Ideas for Children on MLK Day</a> </div><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156514288680118818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqM6K85Znl6_nSpQhJ9H7sSGnm5NTccklMc_YI2hFYzgOb7jIEy0Xw57wj8FIkvyxHKp-bPj0GWrNgCic835O9-IGviuoV4WuqzjrT8_sWncBbJExsHgMkXogoAC_MQxvkrxHRcaor3Dg/s320/mlk-day-crafts.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/freedom-friends.html">Freedom Friends</a></p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156514529198287410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuMosvpsA-KjqqOwV7dPnNvD0P_X9IxoJRyAJuNwL5cwTqydfoRQgrMuxs12ws7lEqvjpGQe32LQ78rwVcnem1EOpXS5c2ZqfKT0n0R2xFRdYITEDwl3OulnvG4MmWdn10P9M9oQOoWo/s320/mlk-day-crafting.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/martin-luther-king-jr-rainbow-pin.html">Martin Luther King Jr. Rainbow Pin</a></p>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-50239370994532420172008-01-15T13:36:00.000-05:002008-01-15T14:04:37.995-05:00Happy Hat Day!<div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Happy Hat Day everyone! Today is National Hat Day (every Jan. 15 is), well not officially "National" since it isn't a government holiday. But it is cold in most parts of the US, and hats are worn to keep in the warmth. Much of our body heat is lost through the head and hats help to protect us from the chilly weather. So in recognition of hat day and hats of all sizes, color, shapes, and styles, here are some crafty hats:<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORL4CuT6-QTV1wNPncox2gVkwLcBuNGapTt_OvPkyX6bQTOm2PBPJKxI4Lwi16xzDvtrwrRB_HRMBOmdBnjQd81oaJ569176A0P5h2oLSRW27wMU6qO3yo0rTOigRZclw-QVrdrd__CU9/s320/luckyhat.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://anamikascrafts.blogspot.com/2008/01/lucky-hat.html">"Lucky Hat" Craft Project from "Lucky the Leprechaun"</a><br /><br /><br /></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2191547675_8e8280288b.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://jenanddavin.blogspot.com/2008/01/bag-and-circle-cat-hat.html">Tigger's "Circle Hat"<br /></a><br /><br /></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://z.about.com/d/tennis/1/0/m/A/hat-on-head.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br /><a href="http://tennis.about.com/od/clothingandshoes/ss/sunhatsbs.htm">the "Ultimate Sun Hat"</a><br /><br /></p><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PEG-f5BIlzU&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PEG-f5BIlzU&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>How to Make a Marukai Hat <br><br><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/udqSgBlYWhM&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/udqSgBlYWhM&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>How to Make a Paper HatCrafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-6481699469653041412008-01-10T11:03:00.000-05:002008-01-10T11:09:37.859-05:00Kitty Critters Crafting<br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfLJCRljjzvjTshsIUji6HK3mE59-N_6YQ3UvvZIfEYLkhYfT2bebUgu6z983VK818LOg6wEUN3odM435qOoPcr2EgvYPnVYI9qE6K1kjLgd_uyGY595r-KqqmzOLjc6GSc-S4_w_w1U/s1600-h/catcrafts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153880352741206530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfLJCRljjzvjTshsIUji6HK3mE59-N_6YQ3UvvZIfEYLkhYfT2bebUgu6z983VK818LOg6wEUN3odM435qOoPcr2EgvYPnVYI9qE6K1kjLgd_uyGY595r-KqqmzOLjc6GSc-S4_w_w1U/s320/catcrafts.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My last post was for the dogs, so I thought it would be appropriate to post for my cat, too :) I normally don't like to buy toys for Elmo, as he loves to play with anything. But this crafting project was just too cute and Elmo will love it for sure. I love the idea of maybe slipping in some cat nip in these!</div><br /><div></div><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=63399.0">Look What the Cat Dragged In!</a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-16509344064615684342008-01-08T13:22:00.000-05:002008-01-08T13:26:58.520-05:00Cute and Unique Crafting Idea - Origami Dog<br><a href="http://www.marcels-kid-crafts.com/image-files/origami-animal-project-dog-8.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.marcels-kid-crafts.com/image-files/origami-animal-project-dog-8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Recommended through a friend, here's a nice lil and easy crafting project anyone can do and you don't have to worry about the kids making a mess! There's only about 10 <a href="http://www.marcels-kid-crafts.com/origami-diagrams.html">easy to follow steps</a>.</div>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-7710972123096741382008-01-03T15:49:00.000-05:002008-01-03T17:16:47.398-05:00Winter Crafting Out of the Cold<div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf19wintercraft/famf19wintercraft2.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/Features/Activities/famf19wintercraft_soapmen.gif" border="0" />Soapy Snowmen </a><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Burrr~ It is freezing down here in Atlanta! Well, probably not to you Northerners, but 20 degrees is almost unbearable to some of us Southern folks :) This is the perfect time to get the fire going in the fireplace and enjoy crafting, of course! Winter Crafting Ideas from familyfun.com:<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/Features/Activities/famf19wintercraft_sman.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf19wintercraft/famf19wintercraft3.html">Snowman Pin</a><br /></p><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/Features/Activities/famf19wintercraft_sigloo.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf19wintercraft/famf19wintercraft4.html">SugarCube Igloo</a> - Watch the kids on this one! :P</p><br /><p align="center"></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/Features/Activities/famf19wintercraft_icelantern.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf19wintercraft/famf19wintercraft5.html">Ice Crystal Lantern</a><br /></p><p align="center"></p>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-65810244789972257032007-12-27T11:16:00.000-05:002007-12-27T11:33:09.459-05:00New Years Crafting<div align="left"><a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/goodthings/gt03janmsl_confettibag_l.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/goodthings/gt03janmsl_confettibag_l.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br />Back to blogging! I hope everyone had a great Christmas. It was very nice to spend some quality time by eating, sleeping, and relaxing with all the loved ones. New Years is right around the corner. Looking around, seems like a lot of bloggers are still sleeping from all that great holiday cooking! After looking through countless blogs for a New Years crafting project, I resorted to <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha</a> for ideas. Here's some great New Years kids crafts ideas for those who are awake!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=00a6608f8532f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="new years crafts" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/kids/2006Q1/0206_kids_partyhats_l.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br />Kids New Years Party Hats</a><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=82f6608f8532f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="new years kids crafts" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/kids/2006Q1/0206_kids_gtconfettieggs_l.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br />Kids Confetti Eggs</a> </p><br /><br />Let me know if anyone has special New Years crafting ideas. Happy Holidays!Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-25661228721952177642007-12-20T11:46:00.000-05:002007-12-20T15:03:41.342-05:00Crafty Christmas Project Ideas<br>Looking for some crafty ideas for your kids to do during the winter vacation? Here are two blog postings that have recommended crafty ideas:<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://blogs.babiesonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/fingerpaint.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://blogs.babiesonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/fingerpaint.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://blogs.babiesonline.com/?p=100">Fun Crafts for the Holiday Vacation</a> includes directions for these fun activities you can do with your kids:<br /><br />SILLY PUTTY<br />SPRAY CHALK<br />CHOCOLATE SCENTED<br />PLAYDOUGH<br />FINGER PAINTS<br />SCENTED ROCKS<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/2007/12/the_best_handmade_christmas_or.php">The Best Handmade Christmas Ornaments</a> showcases unique crafty ornament ideas for the Christmas season:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/candywreathmartha.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/candywreathmartha.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/designspongeornament.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/designspongeornament.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/gingerman.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/gingerman.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/designspongeornament.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/designspongeornament.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/storyart/designspongeornament.jpg"></a>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-88099918307843904622007-12-18T11:53:00.000-05:002007-12-20T15:04:08.849-05:00Crafty Christmas Centerpieces<br><div align="center">I know, I know, Christmas is next week! I finally managed to find some decent Christmas centerpiece ideas from the web. Let me know what you guys think!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5tLBEqbHjPQmeJEtAfGCWkDaNmCG9q3DqcnVtoDaiAQ7BQfhe4xgfPOAC0Ntye7_Jy3S_zfOrSC9sAJ3MsaPGU4gOzQr4mBd3b5KLs-vNsvq1cqnDSyxATafCciVtF7Co3HTZmy78oI/s400/dust+pawprints,+redneck+centerpiece+xmas,+cookie+bars+005.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="christmas centerpiece from Myanderings" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5tLBEqbHjPQmeJEtAfGCWkDaNmCG9q3DqcnVtoDaiAQ7BQfhe4xgfPOAC0Ntye7_Jy3S_zfOrSC9sAJ3MsaPGU4gOzQr4mBd3b5KLs-vNsvq1cqnDSyxATafCciVtF7Co3HTZmy78oI/s400/dust+pawprints,+redneck+centerpiece+xmas,+cookie+bars+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://myanderings-myanderings.blogspot.com/2007/12/christmas-centerpiece.html">Myanderings: The Christmas Centerpiece</a><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiAK6EcrzFbsSpcA-jj7J62brVwP8lQjUeC4gzIr9Df1fS2L8bhzojXWkstJ0lGXrPSSc5ohZZZypUpaH_xa2M2Jhw-5Qm-auZa4_aAjK7VFXHjMKkRzMaMs_p2q9ZwJYW_VfNsUj81zW/s400/Christmas+centerpiece.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Christmas Centerpiece" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiAK6EcrzFbsSpcA-jj7J62brVwP8lQjUeC4gzIr9Df1fS2L8bhzojXWkstJ0lGXrPSSc5ohZZZypUpaH_xa2M2Jhw-5Qm-auZa4_aAjK7VFXHjMKkRzMaMs_p2q9ZwJYW_VfNsUj81zW/s400/Christmas+centerpiece.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://christiancrafter.blogspot.com/2007/12/christmas-centerpiece.html" align="center">Christian Crafter Centerpiece</a><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.michaels.com/online/images/e04937_large.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Christmas Centerpiece" src="http://www.michaels.com/online/images/e04937_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e04937&categoryid=95">Monogrammed Glass & Balls Centerpiece</a><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://scripps-content.communicationsmgr.com/pcsupload/8b3d6fad-269b-4981-bae7-c90469856c7d_player.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Christmas Centerpiece" src="http://scripps-content.communicationsmgr.com/pcsupload/8b3d6fad-269b-4981-bae7-c90469856c7d_player.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://ratemyspace.hgtv.com/SNC/ViewItem.aspx?pguid=6db6be3f-1720-4ba3-a081-999042c09b6b&itemGuid=a22e001f-85b8-4533-95a9-a5d2e2ec54b8">A Creative Centerpiece Seen on RateMySpace.HGTV.com</a><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theme-party-palace.com/images/dried-fruit-centerpiece.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Christmas Centerpiece" src="http://www.theme-party-palace.com/images/dried-fruit-centerpiece.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.theme-party-palace.com/images/candleandgift-centerpiece.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Christmas Centerpiece" src="http://www.theme-party-palace.com/images/candleandgift-centerpiece.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://www.theme-party-palace.com/Christmas-centerpiece.html">Theme Party Palace Christmas Centerpiece Ideas</a> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /> </div><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2005Q4/la101300_1205_cranbox_l.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/cranberry-and-pine-basket?xsc=stf_MSLO-ARTICLE">Cranberry and Pine Basket</a></p>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-5726260084580768332007-12-18T11:42:00.000-05:002007-12-18T11:44:19.315-05:00Create a Christmas Centerpiece with Kevin Ray<br><br><embed src='http://www.brightcove.tv/playerswf' bgcolor='#FFFFFF' flashVars='initVideoId=1243638203&servicesURL=http://www.brightcove.tv&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://www.brightcove.tv&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&autoStart=false' base='http://admin.brightcove.com' name='bcPlayer' width='486' height='412' allowFullScreen='true' allowScriptAccess='always' seamlesstabbing='false' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' swLiveConnect='true' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash'></embed><br><br />Designing Dream Spaces with Kevin Ray at Pacific Coast Home & Garden Demonstrates How to Make a Christmas Centerpiece.<br><br>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-63071286634758440462007-12-18T11:26:00.001-05:002007-12-18T11:33:59.606-05:00Crafty Christmas Coasters<br><br><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spogBSFRCus/R2WRH4vjX5I/AAAAAAAAArc/It7Eo43kpPE/s320/coaster-11.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spogBSFRCus/R2WRH4vjX5I/AAAAAAAAArc/It7Eo43kpPE/s320/coaster-11.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Just came across these cute little coasters and it may be another last minute one I may squeeze into the list for the week. Gretchen provides step-by-step instructions on her blog to make these adorable and functional crafts:<br /><a href="http://gretchenschmidt.blogspot.com/2007/12/altered-christmas-coasters_16.html">Altered Christmas Coasters</a><br><br>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-16379855710146442232007-12-13T10:51:00.000-05:002007-12-13T12:05:39.908-05:00Crafty Christmas Tree Skirt - O Christmas Tree!<div><br />The countdown is now at 12 days until Christmas and I just bought my Christmas tree! I was surfing around looking for some crafty projects that I can do with the kids to decorate. We have a lot of heirloom ornaments and have even hung some of the 2007 crafty ones. We reused last year's star and lighting. But what we needed to really tie everything together was a great new tree skirt. The old one just had to go. So why not create one with the family that we can use and reuse for years to come? Here are a couple of Christmas tree skirts I am considering - I know, I'd better hurry! :)<br /><br />Here's an heirloom tree skirt that is easy to make for the whole family and will leaving lasting impressions. I found it on craftster.org:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=208019.0">Super Easy Heirloom Tree Skirt</a> - perfect if you have a lot of kids!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfkY8621POK8qlJUlprhKVS1Nu3JEO5uXYu4w0kKICOEcrvBuTmHMDj8ldplX9zXLpbuTZzLZBnoHmoCk4EPa77j33NiuPe58UBP6kIDIH_1dagN_wubPzYTO4utZfDvFwe2dFgC5s_w/s1600-h/heirloom-skirt2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143490442327730050" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="Christmas tree skirt craft" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfkY8621POK8qlJUlprhKVS1Nu3JEO5uXYu4w0kKICOEcrvBuTmHMDj8ldplX9zXLpbuTZzLZBnoHmoCk4EPa77j33NiuPe58UBP6kIDIH_1dagN_wubPzYTO4utZfDvFwe2dFgC5s_w/s320/heirloom-skirt2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHQTU87mIDckAFrHdnGWhP1EL-WnrnxyF3cpKH8tKjIvj5-dEb50ZDmJb7D_2kicZiSriZtUhnDzD7cCCZ-6Yw-e-7GliXAszRKvKX3oaXsJ0hs1n3v2LyaqkCLU59LKrSNQWlO9kftE/s1600-h/heirloom-skirt.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143490592651585426" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="Christmas tree skirt craft" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHQTU87mIDckAFrHdnGWhP1EL-WnrnxyF3cpKH8tKjIvj5-dEb50ZDmJb7D_2kicZiSriZtUhnDzD7cCCZ-6Yw-e-7GliXAszRKvKX3oaXsJ0hs1n3v2LyaqkCLU59LKrSNQWlO9kftE/s320/heirloom-skirt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br><br /><br /><a href="http://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Christmas_Tree_Skirt_Patterns">Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns</a> - these are a little more involving but the patterns are just amazing!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1T3ww0IHDnJKfWLrIqxAGhARxhG8s5HWxJDQ4JJGhGuzptzWMKUgC6oXxhzC1aylUbRzXGZqufTAU0_QLeffmxL_WrVy1qgUs0de1KC3K5OGSQ9Ed0QyBPKrZIQHWj5coYb0n76XjR2g/s1600-h/Tree_skirt.jpg"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1T3ww0IHDnJKfWLrIqxAGhARxhG8s5HWxJDQ4JJGhGuzptzWMKUgC6oXxhzC1aylUbRzXGZqufTAU0_QLeffmxL_WrVy1qgUs0de1KC3K5OGSQ9Ed0QyBPKrZIQHWj5coYb0n76XjR2g/s320/Tree_skirt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143493959905945506" /></a><br><br /><br /><a href="http://www.howdididoit.com/13/486/">Basic Directions on How to Make a Satin or Velvet Christmas Tree Skirt</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.howdididoit.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/ts7.jpg"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.howdididoit.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/ts7.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br><br /><br />Here's a few more from <a href="http://christmas.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-christmas-decorations3.htm">howstuffworks.com</a> - the site has step-by-step directions as well:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-make-christmas-decorations-4f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-make-christmas-decorations-4f.jpg" border="0" alt="Christmas Tree Skirt" /></a><br><br /><a href="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-make-christmas-decorations-4a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-make-christmas-decorations-4a.jpg" border="0" alt="christmas tree skirt" /></a><br><br /><a href="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-make-christmas-decorations-4k.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-make-christmas-decorations-4k.jpg" border="0" alt="christmas tree skirt" /></a><br /><br />What do you guys think? Have you guys come across some really neat Christmas tree skirts?<br /><br /></div>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-59025112655850970402007-12-11T15:56:00.000-05:002007-12-12T11:00:32.827-05:00The Most Amazing Crafty Advent Calendar<br><br><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/kambrearain/calendar13.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/kambrearain/calendar13.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/kambrearain/calendar9.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/kambrearain/calendar9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I just had to post this advent calendar as it is just marvelous as a gift to a special one during this time of year. A little more complex for children, but with some parent supervision, you guys can probably manage to make something similar. Anyways, this posting is great and goes in step-by-step detail (with pictures) how to make your very own best advent calendar. A great crafty project = great crafty gift! What do you guys think?<br /><br /><a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=132553.msg1294374#msg1294374"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">THE MOST AMAZING ADVENT CALENDAR WITH TUTE!!</span></a>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-60662718544458666892007-12-05T14:17:00.000-05:002007-12-12T11:00:52.259-05:00Cute Coin Carry<br><br><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://store.makezine.com/v/vspfiles/photos/CRFTCPC-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://store.makezine.com/v/vspfiles/photos/CRFTCPC-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="PADDING-RIGHT: 3px; PADDING-LEFT: 3px; FLOAT: right; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3px; MARGIN: 3px; WIDTH: 150px; PADDING-TOP: 3px"><a class="bookmarklet-image" title="post to del.icio.us" onclick="window.alert('Drag this link to your bookmarks toolbar, or right-click it and choose Bookmark This Link...');return false;" href="javascript:location.href=" v="4;url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+';title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title)""></a></div><br />I just came across this <a href="http://easycrafts4fun.com/">awesome craft blog</a> and this posting was absolutely adorable and so functional. It's a coin purse making kit that is for the beginner crafter so pretty much anyone can make one. I haven't tested it out yet, but I plan to soon. You can purchase it directly from <a href="http://store.makezine.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CRFTCPC">the Maker Store</a>. Let me know what you guys think :)Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-11844978680566117562007-12-03T15:04:00.001-05:002007-12-05T13:49:27.636-05:00Monster Craft Idea<br><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVvAvat70H0QxDmpNJwnSs1pLBi0qbQCC1FrBXmEaGhsXd1VFxX0OfJY-7dA9BCKLyNT12QMjwN-8RwHcm-XuGke89EqdIaekFBzMw0i3H74jg1tRk-oLHJIwXHCgKbAt2b7iaTEkZik/s1600-r/lizettegreco-monster-craft.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139841572521207986" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5y076vN6m2g8wZzF4bvDkLZg0O5K1HVrZQqdLsfLvE12BkOcoW9ApKsyLHDtPiKvFzTD-o6ibYTW3kHtVSL3DxIdAX2zZmx16QQzGw2S_DgYHPyD67rHH5U-ivNqE19bloM969HZBDOs/s200/lizettegreco-monster-craft.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="margin: 3px; padding: 3px; float: right; width: 150px;"><a class="bookmarklet-image" title="post to del.icio.us" onclick="window.alert('Drag this link to your bookmarks toolbar, or right-click it and choose Bookmark This Link...');return false;" href="javascript:location.href=" v="4;url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+';title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title)""><img alt="post to del.icio.us" src="http://images.del.icio.us/static/img/bookmarklets/ie/IEpostdel.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0" /></a></div><br /><p>Got kids who love monsters? I came across this great blog post today: <a href="http://extremecraft.typepad.com/extreme_craft/2007/11/monster-art.html">Monster Art!</a> and thought they were just lovely for any kid who is not scared away by them. They are plushy and are created by talented artist <a href="http://www.lizettegreco.com/index.htm">Lizette Greco</a>. Inspired by drawings, these monster plush crafts come to stunning life. If your kids are more on the wild side, tame them with a plush monster craft this holiday. You can view many of Lizette's work on her site. </p><a href="http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/1092770/23690222">Monster Art!</a><br /><p></p><br /><p></p>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662829547934680011.post-33364801158183565882007-11-28T13:14:00.001-05:002007-11-28T13:20:45.017-05:00Cute Cold Blocking Critters<br><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/craftimages/1006_critterskeepoutcold.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/craftimages/1006_critterskeepoutcold.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I saw this post on <a href="http://hollywoodflakes.blogspot.com/">hollywoodflake's blog</a> and thought it was one of the cutest ever. They keep out the cold, add a nice cute touch, and are easy to make. They could be a little messy to make for children, so adults may need to supervise. I also read on her comments that some people were using beans, rice, and even kitty litter to stuff. So be careful, you may get real critters eating on these critters with some of these stuffings!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11565">Critters that Keep Out the Cold</a><br /><div style="margin: 3px; padding: 3px; width: 150px; float: right;"><a href="javascript:location.href='http://del.icio.us/post?v=4;url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+';title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title)" title="post to del.icio.us" onclick="window.alert('Drag this link to your bookmarks toolbar, or right-click it and choose Bookmark This Link...');return false;" class="bookmarklet-image"><img src="http://images.del.icio.us/static/img/bookmarklets/ie/IEpostdel.gif" alt="post to del.icio.us" align="absmiddle" border="0" /></a></div>Crafts and Gift Guru Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963182369587547105noreply@blogger.com1