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other crafts

Spray paint art

April 11, 2008

Not really a kids craft, but very, very cool to watch. Watch, step by step as this spray paint artist creates an amazing planetary compilation using only a few cans of spray paint and basic household objects for the shapes of the planets.


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pikachu card holder

August 5, 2007

Pikachu card holder(pokemon trading card pouch)
this little trading card holder can hold up to 50 cards. just snap it to your belt loop and go
supplies needed

  • Yellow, Black, Red and White Craft Foam
  • Plastic belt Clip or any belt clip that you like
  • 2 Yards Rat-tail Satin Cord
  • Fabric Glue or Tacky Glue or Low Temp Glue Gun with glue sticks
  • 1/8″ Hole Punch
    (1/4″ Punch will work also)
  • Scissors
  • 3/4″ x 3″ Self Stick Velcro

here are the patterns for the yellow pikachu card holder project

Pattern should measure 4¼” wide. The actual size yours will print depends upon your browser. To resize, right click on the image and save it to your hard drive. Open in a paint program and size to 4¼” wide


to print the patterns you can right click and save the pictures and then just print the pictures out seperately

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the how to

Print pattern for pouch back and pouch front. Cut foam pieces using pattern as a guide. Punch holes where marked. (If using 1/4″ punch, you may want to space the pieces further apart.)

Line up the bottoms of the front and back. Lace front and back together using rat-tail satin cord. Lace up around back piece for decoration. Tie off cord. Secure with a drop of tacky glue. Let dry. Cut close to knot.

Glue on face. Stick on Velcro using dotted line on pattern as a guide. Add the clip.

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Beaded compass for kids

July 23, 2007

Make your own compass You will Need: 1) One small horse-shoe Magnet 2) 3 Needles 3) A small strip of paper 4) Some Plasticine 5) Sticky tape 6) Scissor Step 1: Hold a needle by the head (where the hole is) and stroke it gently about 10 times with a magnet. Always move the magnet [...]

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Toy project

July 22, 2007

Materials Needed: Elastic Thread Beads Instructions: It is preferable to use silver or gold elastic thread. This is available at most craft or fabric stores. You can use any beads that will fit on this thicker thread. Cut a piece of elastric thread about 10 inches long. Tie a bead onto one end of the [...]

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Bead and pom-pom

July 22, 2007

Materials Needed: Brown Pony Bead Green Felt or Construction Paper Red Pom-pom (1-2 inches) Glue Yarn or String Instructions: The red (you could also use green or yellow) pom-pom will be your apple, the brown bead will be the stem, and you will use the green felt or paper to make leaves. Cut out small [...]

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