Aunt Annie's Crafts Latest Updates

Wednesday Treat: Puppet Play-The Medicine-man

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a puppet play, The Medicine-man, to to go along with the Two-Finger Puppets craft project. The play, based on an Australian Aborigine folktale, features puppets in the project.

Puppets Around the World: Two-Finger Puppets

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Two-Finger Puppets - In this project make finger puppets that are animated with your two fingers—these being the legs of the puppet. The puppets in this project are very simple—just print, color, cut and glue.

Friday Fun! Easy Mother's Day Cards

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Easy Mother's Day Cards - Mom will love these pretty cards with simple paper cutouts that spell out "M-O-M." Use whatever crafty things you have on hand to add your special creative touch.

Mother's Day Crafts: Verses for Mother's Day Cards

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a collection of Mother's Day messages for your handmade Mother's Day Pop-Up Card or any handmade card you are making for Mom!

Mother's Day Crafts: Mother's Day Pop-Up Card

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:01 GMT

Mother's Day Pop-Up Card - Pop goes the weasel—and so does this easy pop-up card! Everyone from little crafters to teens and adults will enjoy making this card. You can also add pop-up hearts to commercial cards. What will you write on your pop-up heart?

Friday Fun! Bath Buddies

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Bath Buddies - In no time flat, you and your kids can make enough soap buddies for weeks of bath time fun! Kids of all ages enjoy the squishy fun of making little soaps in a variety of shapes and colors. Shape them into balls or create cute shapes with soap molds.

Wednesday Treat: Strip Folding Striped Hearts Templates Pattern to Download

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a second set of templates for the Strip Folding Heart Cards tutorial. Download and print the pattern for the Striped Heart Templates and make a card for Mother's Day!

Greeting Card Class 2 Tutorial: Strip Folding Heart Cards

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:01 GMT

Strip Folding Heart Cards - In this greeting card tutorial, make a card for Mother's Day or your sweetheart that features a framed heart motif while learning how to use a strip folding template. Once you learn this technique using the heart template, additional motifs can be made using other templates.

Friday Fun! Sweet Strawberries

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Sweet Strawberries - Make strawberries from walnuts in the shell that are painted red. This is a quick and easy project that both kids and adults will have fun doing! The strawberries can be used as decorations on gifts or around the house and make a wonderful gift to brighten anyone's day!

Wednesday Treat: Smaller Fish and Seahorse Stencils Pattern to Download

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a pattern with Smaller Fish and Seahorse Stencils to better fit kid-size T-shirts. Download and print this pattern for stencils to use when making Stenciled T-Shirts or any stenciled craft.

Decorative Crafts: Stenciled T-Shirts

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Stenciled T-Shirts - Take a plain T-shirt or a tired and old T-shirt and perk it up with stenciled designs. These super easy embellishments are a great way to rescue a T-shirt that has been stained. The same technique can be used to stencil sweatshirts and sweatpants—just about anything made of fabric.

Friday Fun! Doorknob Hangers

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Doorknob Hangers - In this project see how easy it is to make doorknob hangers to communicate with your family and friends. Create a hanger with any message and pictures you like. You might put 'Do Not Disturb' on one side and 'Wake In Time for School' on the other side. Use your imagination!

Wednesday Treat: Simple Stencils Pattern to Download

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a Simple Stencils pattern to download and print with various stencils designs to use on the Stenciled Flower Pots or any stenciled craft.

Decorative Crafts: Stenciled Flower Pot

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:01 GMT

Stenciled Flower Pots - Turn a plastic flower pot from ordinary to extraordinary with stenciling. In this project you will learn how to apply acrylic paint stencils to a small plastic flower pot. This technique can then be used to decorate large plastic flower pots, plastic hanging baskets, plastic wastebaskets, or just about any plastic container.

Friday Fun! Simple Folded Bouquet

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Simple Folded Bouquet - In this project make a pretty bouquet out of construction paper and tissue paper. No pattern is needed: just fold, cut, tape and glue! When finished, the bouquet will be stand on its own and be ready to display.

Wednesday Treat: Wild Dots ePapers

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of Wild Dots ePapers. The Wild Purple Dots, Wild Red Dots and Wild Green Dots ePapers coordinate with the flowers in the Spring Flower Bouquet project.

Party Decorations: Spring Flower Bouquet

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Spring Flower Bouquet - In this project make flowers from computer paper. Make a daffodil, a tulip and an iris, complete with stems and leaves. Use ribbon to tie them up in a bunch, then give them to someone special. The flowers also make wonderful party favors and gift package decorations.

Friday Fun! Jelly Bean Carrots

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Jelly Bean Carrots - This is a quick and easy craft that is sure to delight. All it takes is some jelly beans, plastic wrap, and a few odds and ends to make this sweet carrot. Add them to Easter baskets, use them as gift decorations or as party favors.

Wednesday Treat: Strip Folding Templates

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of template patterns to use as guides when making the cards in the Strip Folding Cards tutorial.

Greeting Card Class 2 Tutorial: Strip Folding Cards

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Strip Folding Cards - Just in time for making a special Easter card! In this greeting card tutorial learn how to use folded paper strips to give your card added depth with three-dimensional layers. This tutorial features a frame created with folded paper strips that enhances a small image or photo that's the focal point of your card.

Friday Fun! Peek-a-boo Easter Eggs

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Peek-a-boo Easter Eggs - See how easy and fun it is to decorate the inside of an Easter egg. Lots of odds and ends can be used to make these eggs. With a little help from an adult or teen to do the snipping, children can make unique creations as an extra special Easter treat.

Wednesday Treat: Jelly Bean ePapers

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of Jelly Bean ePapers. Use these ePaper downloads, Happy Easter Jelly Beans, Jelly Beans and Small Jelly Beans, to make Easter Egg Holders or in making boxes.

Easter Craft: Felt Animals

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Stuffed Felt Animals - The project features stuffed felt animals for Easter—a chick and a bunny. Beginning sewers will use the overcast stitch to assemble the animals, while more experienced sewers can improvise with stitches and embellishments of their own choosing.

Friday Fun! Basic Egg Dyeing

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Basic Egg Dyeing - Follow the instructions in this project for a basic dye bath to color your Easter eggs. You can leave the eggs plain or marble them.

Wednesday Treat: Create Your Own Egg Holder Pattern

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a Create Your Own pattern to go with the Easter Egg Holders project. Use the color or black & white version of the pattern as a basis for your unique egg holder designs that coordinate with your Easter egg creations!

Easter Craft: Easter Egg Holders

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Easter Egg Holders - In this project make Easter egg holders to display your decorated eggs. The holders are made from doubled computer paper, formed into rings. There are three different designs on the printable pattern with ten bonus stickers.

Friday Fun! Washcloth Bunny

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:01 GMT

Washcloth Bunny - What could be more fun than making a cute little bunny for Easter? Start with a washcloth and in no time you'll have a little sweetie to add to an Easter basket, give as a gift or as a decoration that doubles as an Easter egg holder!

Wednesday Treat: Shamrock ePapers

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of Shamrock ePapers. Use these ePaper downloads, Shamrocks on Light Green, Shamrocks on Pale Blue and Shamrocks on Medium Green, to make the vases in the Shamrock Centerpiece project or in card making.

Party Decorations: Shamrock Centerpiece for St. Patrick's Day

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Shamrock Centerpiece - Use the printable patterns in this project to create a small centerpiece for St. Patrick's Day. Make several of these cute little vases as party favors or as a gift for St. Patrick's Day. The plain version of the vase can be used for other occasions and be filled with Paper Flowers.

Friday Fun! Easter Chick Card

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:00:01 GMT

Easter Chick Cards - See how easy it is to make an Easter card by tracing your child's hands. This is a fun project for kids of all ages. Even toddlers will enjoy this project since cutouts of their traced hands are used for the wings.

Wednesday Treat: Spring Polka Dots ePapers

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of Spring Polka Dots ePapers. Use the Spring Green Dots, Pale Yellow Dots and Pale Blue Dots ePapers to decorate the Decoupaged Box, to coordinate with the Half-moon Petal Envelope or in Easter Crafts.

Decorative Crafts: Decoupaged Box

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:00:01 GMT

Decoupaged Box - In this project you will learn the basics of decoupage by decorating a box made from cardstock with images printed on your color printer. The same technique can be used to decoupage wooden boxes, glass vases or plates, etc. With the wealth of images available for downloading and printing, this traditional craft is well suited to modern times.

Friday Fun! Easy Pinwheel

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:00:01 GMT

Easy Pinwheel - Just in time for a breezy March day, make this colorful paper pinwheel with nothing more than paper, a pencil and a straight pin. Children of all ages will be delighted with this whirling windmill. Make several as party decorations or favors!

Wednesday Treat: Star ePapers

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of Red and Blue Star ePapers for you to download and print. Use the ePapers to make Scalloped Edge Cards or in other crafts.

Greeting Card Class 2 Tutorial: Scalloped Edge Cards

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:00:01 GMT

Scalloped Edge Cards - This tutorial marks the start of the second series of the Greeting Card Class. In this greeting card tutorial learn how to make a fancy edge on your handmade greeting cards using scallops and a paper punch. This is a quick and easy way to add a strong design element along the right-side or bottom of your card.

Friday Fun! Coin Barrettes

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:00:01 GMT

Coin Barrettes - Use a few pennies and a store bought hair barrette back to make these lovely hair holders. The craft is quick and simple. Makes a great gift!

Wednesday Treat: Green-blue Marbled Stones

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is Green-blue Marbled Stones ePaper for you to download and print. Use the ePaper to make paper cuts or in other crafts.

Decorative Crafts: Simple Paper Cutting

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:00:01 GMT

Simple Paper Cutting - In this project you are introduced to the art of paper cutting through the techniques of cut apart and layered paper. These techniques can be used to decorate greeting cards, stationery, boxes, gift wraps, or any paper craft project.

Friday Fun! Seed Catalog Garden

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Seed Catalog Garden - Make a garden in the middle of winter by cutting up seed catalogs. Cutting up the catalogs, making the garden, and playing with it will keep kids busy for hours.

Wednesday Treat: Clip Art Sewing Cards

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of instructions for making Sewing Cards by printing clip art on cardstock.

Needle and Thread Crafts: Sewing Cards

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Sewing Cards - For generations children have been playing with sewing cards. In this project, see how easy it is to make your own sewing cards out of cardstock then sew on them with colorful yarn. Adults can take the sewing cards a step further to make scrapbook and greeting card embellishments.

Friday Fun! Artwork Bookmarks

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:01 GMT

Artwork Bookmark - These bookmarks are simply made from artwork that you are willing to cut up and two pieces of clear contact paper. This is a great way to recycle your less than perfect artwork or preserve your child's treasured drawings.

Wednesday Treat: Make an envelope pattern for any size card

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is an addition to the Envelopes to Make project that explains how to make your own envelope pattern to fit any card size.

Stationery Crafts: Envelopes to Make

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Envelopes to Make - See how easy it is to make a custom envelope for all of your handmade cards. The envelope can be made from white or colored paper and can be decorated to match your card. There are patterns for three sizes of greeting card envelopes.

Friday Fun! Valentine Crown

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Valentine Crown - Make this royal Valentine crown for that special someone or as a fun party craft with a group of children. Just a few simple supplies are needed to create this very special Valentine. This craft can be used for any holiday.

Valentine's Day Crafts: Valentine's Day Cards to Make

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a roundup of Valentine's Day Card to make for both kids and adults. Make cards quickly for an entire classroom, surprise your Valentine with a pop-up card or get inspired by all manner of card ideas.

Greeting Card Class Tutorial: Serendipity Square Cards

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Serendipity Square Cards - In this greeting card tutorial learn how to use leftover scraps of paper and cardstock to make colorful serendipity squares that are then combined in various ways to make beautiful cards. Once you learn how to make serendipity squares, you'll never need to throw away those small scraps of paper again!

Friday Fun! Love Bugs

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Love Bugs - Make cute little bugs to give as gifts. They are molded in plastic spoons using plaster of Paris. This craft is great for Valentine's Day and any gift-giving occasion. Children of all ages, even as young as two, will enjoy making these love bugs as pins or magnets.

Wednesday Treat: Heart Pop-Ups

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a printable pattern for heart pop-ups in four sizes that can be added to any handmade or commercial greeting card! Follow the instructions in the Pop Up Card project for making pop-ups.

Valentine's Day Crafts: Pop-Up Card

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:01 GMT

Pop-Up Card - Learn how to make a special Valentine's Day card with a pop-up inside. When the card is opened, a heart will spring out! This simple pop-up is easy enough for children to make and offers enough flexibility for the creativity of teen and adult crafters.

Friday Fun! Valentine's Day Pins

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Valentine's Day Pins - Create plaster of Paris pins using simple candy molds, pin backs and paint. Choose a candy mold with heart shapes to create beautiful Valentine's Day pins to give as presents to your loved ones.

Wednesday Treat: Valentines Day Cuckoo Clock

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is more Milk Carton Fun with a special Valentines Day version of the cuckoo clock pattern.

Boxes and Bags: Milk Carton Fun

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Milk Carton Fun - In this project, learn how to recycle milk and juice cartons, or any size gable top carton, into strong gift boxes. You can either wrap the boxes in your favorite way or transform the carton into a house or a cuckoo clock using Aunt Annie's patterns.

Friday Fun! Woolly Octopus

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Woolly Octopus - Recently, a project for making a tiny Yarn Octopus was featured that used just a little bit of yarn. In this craft project learn the British way of making a yarn octopus that is disarmingly simple and uses up those leftover scraps of wool (yarn).

Wednesday Treat: Scarf Made from Sweatpants

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is instructions for making a scarf from sweatpants to go along with your Mittens from Sweatpants.

Needle and Thread Crafts: Mittens from Sweatpants

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Mittens from Sweatpants - In this project use old sweatpants to make mittens for kids. This is a great way to recycle the fabric from all those holey and stained sweatpants (and sweatshirts) that no one can wear anymore. This is a good project for new sewers.

Friday Fun! Snow Scene in a Jar

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Snow Scene in a Jar - Whether you have snow where you live or not, you can have wintertime fun by making a wintry snow scene in a jar. All it takes is a few plastic toys, rocks, glue, glitter and water to turn a small jar into a winter wonderland where a gentle shake makes it snow.

Wednesday Treat: Quilling Project Sheets

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of quilling project sheets to go along with the Basics of Quilling project. Make snowflakes and cute little creatures.

Decorative Crafts: Basics of Quilling

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:01 GMT

Basics of Quilling - Quilling is the art of rolling narrow strips of paper into coils or scrolls and arranging them to form elegant filigree. In this project you'll see how to use a toothpick to roll coils and scrolls then pinch, shape, and arrange them into decorative patterns.

Friday Fun! Yarn Octopus

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:01 GMT

Yarn Octopus - See how easy it is to make a little yarn octopus that is the perfect size to hang on your backpack. It also makes a terrific gift or craft bazaar sale item. This is a great project for groups of kids or family craft time, and these little cuties are just right for your yarn leftovers.

Wednesday Treat: Heart ePapers

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of three heart ePapers to use in making Pocket Cards, or in scrapbooking and other crafts.

Greeting Card Class Tutorial: Pocket Cards

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:00:01 GMT

Pocket Cards - In this tutorial you'll learn how to make greeting cards with pockets that can be filled with little pieces of your creative art. They are also ideal for presents of money or gift cards. The pocket cards are very versatile—make several in a variety of colors to have on hand to decorate for any occasion.

Friday Fun! Paper Cup Party Favor

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:00:01 GMT

Paper Cup Party Favor - Half the fun of giving a party is selecting a theme and making the decorations. You can easily and quickly make party favors for any theme by decorating paper or foam cups with ribbon and images printed from your computer. It's not too late to make some favors for your Christmas gathering!

Wednesday Treat: Green and red paper medallions

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of printable patterns for 8-point and 12-point green and red paper medallions. Just print, cut and fold following instructions in the Paper Medallions project.

Christmas Crafts: Paper Medallions

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Paper Medallions - Make paper medallions to decorate gift packages. The medallions are a nice alternative to bows and ribbon, and when made from foil add extra elegance to your present. There are three different medallion designs with two sizes each. Use each size alone or make them with contrasting colors and layer the two sizes together.

Friday Fun! Conical Tree Ornament, a mini-Christmas tree

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Conical Tree Ornament - Paper in a simple cone shape can be made into an ornament that everyone will enjoy. With just a few simple supplies, you and your children can make these miniature Christmas tree ornaments.

Wednesday Treat: Gift tags that coordinate with Shaped Cards for Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of gift tags that coordinate with the Shaped Cards for Christmas. Print, cut, punch a hole, and add ribbon—that's all it takes to make these jolly gift tags!

Christmas Crafts: Shaped Cards for Christmas

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Shaped Cards for Christmas - Make simple and fun holiday cards in the shape of a pine tree, Santa, or an angel. These cards are easy enough for younger children and people with special needs to make. While the cards are very simple to make, they are easily enhanced with glitter, cotton balls, sequins, and other creative touches. Let your imagination soar!

Friday Fun! Candy Cane Reindeer

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Candy Cane Reindeer - Children will enjoy transforming a candy cane into a reindeer using a few craft supplies and a bit of glue. It is a great decoration for the tree or a fun party favor. It's a craft that has long been a holiday favorite for kids and teachers alike.

Wednesday Treat: Bonus pattern for snowman and scarf stencils in two sizes

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a bonus pattern for the Festive Window Stencils project. Make stenciled snowmen in a variety of sizes and add a stenciled scarf!

Christmas Crafts: Festive Window Stencils

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Festive Window Stencils - Decorate your windows in festive and colorful holiday designs with simple paper stencils. Make snowman, bell, angel, star, candle or Christmas tree stencils to use with Aunt Annie's special paint mix. The stencils are easy to make and use, and the paint will wash off the windows with ease at the end of the holiday season.

Friday Fun! Gift Tag Fun

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Gift Tag Fun - Recycle greeting cards and paper scraps into gift tags that are fun and unique. The whole family can join in on the cutting and pasting to make these special additions to your holiday gifts. The tags can even be grouped into packages for sale at a Christmas bazaar or for a fund raiser.

Wednesday Treat: Christmas Striped ePapers in reds and greens

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of three Christmas Stripe ePapers with red and green stripes on a white background. Use them to make or decorate a Christmas Tree Shaped Box or in other crafts.

Boxes and Bags: Christmas Tree Shaped Box

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Christmas Tree Shaped Box - Make a novelty box in the shape of a pine tree for Christmas in either of two sizes. This is a cute gift box for small gifts that adds some Christmas cheer wherever it is displayed. The project includes instructions for making your own patterns for novelty-shaped boxes.

Friday Fun! Milk and Cookie Placemats

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Milk and Cookie Placemats - Kids of all ages will have fun making these placemats that are sized for a snack of milk and cookies. Just cut out images from old greeting cards, calendars or magazines that relate to the theme for the placemat and cover with clear contact paper. That's it! Simple as eating a chocolate chip cookie. Yum!

Wednesday Treat: Printable pattern for a smaller version of the Turkey Trot game board

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a printable pattern for a smaller version of the Turkey Trot game board that fits on single sheet of paper. It's quick, fun and great for two players!

Games To Make: Turkey Trot Game Board

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Turkey Trot - Here's a race game that the whole family can make together and then play! It's great for after Thanksgiving dinner fun or anytime the family gets together. Just print the game board patterns, then cut and glue. That's all it takes to make the game board for Turkey Trot.

Friday Fun! Pine Cone Turkey

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Pine Cone Turkey - Turn a pine cone into a colorful turkey for the Thanksgiving table. This is an easy craft for children and can be combined with some outdoors fun. Take a walk in the woods to find pine cones then with a little pipe cleaner and glue magic, turn them into little turkeys.

Wednesday Treat: Printable patterns for oval and star templates

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of traceable patterns for Recycled Card backgrounds and mats. The oval patterns and star patterns come in two styles and several sizes.

Greeting Card Class Tutorial: Recycled Cards

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Recycled Cards - In this tutorial learn how to make new greeting cards by recycling old cards. A variety of techniques are presented that make it easy to create a card you will be proud to give. Making recycled cards is a terrific group activity and is fun for people of all ages.

Friday Fun! Turkey Place Card

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Turkey Place Card - Make a turkey for displaying Thanksgiving dinner place cards. The turkey is made with an apple, a paper napkin, some nuts and candy, and wiggly eyes. It’s fun and easy to do and all your guests will be delighted with this colorful turkey.

Wednesday Treat: Printable pattern for oval box in oranges with paisleys

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a colorful pattern in oranges, with dots and paisleys, for the Oval Box with Lid. The pattern includes the choice of two lid tops and two decorative inserts for a total of four different looks.

Boxes and Bags: Oval Band Box

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Oval Box with Lid - Make an oval box with a lid in a several sizes and depths. The technique used to make these boxes is based on the band boxes popular in the 19th century, and is well suited to making boxes with curves, like this oval box. This is an elegant box that will compliment that special gift.

Friday Fun! Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings - Thanksgiving is a time for the family to gather and share experiences. You can start the sharing by making these simple napkin rings with your child. Not only will you have fun, but you will also make something special for the Thanksgiving table. Use the same basic idea with simple variations for other holidays.

Wednesday Treat: Instructions for making a quick and easy greeting card holder

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is instructions for making a quick and easy greeting card holder from a report cover or vellum and some decorative tape. Make one in under five minutes! A great way to display your handmade creations.

Stationery Crafts: Greeting Card Case

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Greeting Card Case - Follow the instructions in this project to make a storage case for holding greeting cards. Make a special gift by combining this case with your handcrafted greeting cards. The printable patterns in this project make up into three case sizes, including cases sized for the cards featured in the Greeting Card Tutorials.

Friday Fun! Halloween Mobile

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This Week's Friday Fun!

Halloween Mobile - Mobiles of ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns, witches, bats and black cats make great decorations for Halloween. Follow the instructions in this project to make a quick and easy mobile using simple materials. After completing this project you will be able to make mobiles for any holiday or theme.

Wednesday Treat: Printable pattern with templates for aspen, maple, oak and sweet gum leaves

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a printable pattern with leaf templates in three sizes. Use the templates to create leaf silhouettes for Leaf Silhouette Cards. Or trace the templates on folded paper to make leaves for any craft.

Greeting Card Class Tutorial: Leaf Silhouette Cards

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Leaf Silhouette Cards - This greeting card tutorial uses sponged paper and leaf silhouettes to make a simple and elegant card. The design concepts of positive and negative space are introduced in this tutorial along with how to make your own unique decorative paper by sponging with paint.

Friday Fun! Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelet

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelet - Make a creepy, crawly spider that can wiggle and twist about with a few movements of the wrist. Traced fingers are the basis for this animated spider toy and a paper fastener allows it to swivel around. This is a fun and easy Halloween project that is especially good for mixed-age groups of children.

Wednesday Treat: Three printable patterns for ghostly ghosts

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of ghostly ghost patterns in white, blue and green. Add them to the Ghost Garland or use them to decorate for Halloween.

Halloween Crafts: Ghost Garland

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Ghost Garland - This colorful garland of ghosts is a quick and easy way to decorate for Halloween. The project includes printable patterns for ghosts and illustrated instructions for making the garland based on a paper chain in Halloween colors.

Friday Fun! Dracula's Blood Recipe

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:01 GMT

Dracula's Blood Recipe - Here's a recipe to make fake blood for Halloween. Drip some from the corners of your mouth, and in your best imitation of Dracula say, "I want your blood."

Wednesday Treat: Printable page of Halloween-theme bands

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a printable page of Halloween hat bands with Jack-O-Lanterns, bats and ghosts. Use the the bands to decorate Halloween Cone Hats. They can also be used to decorate treat bags, to wrap around party favors or gift boxes. A quick and easy way to decorate your crafts for Halloween.

Halloween Crafts: Halloween Cone Hats

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Halloween Cone Hats - Make simple, cone-shaped hats for Halloween. Instructions are given for a clown's hat, a wizard's hat, and a witch's hat. The hats can be the basis for a Halloween costume. Make a hat, add some make-up and old clothes to complete the costume.

Friday Fun! Stained Glass Leaves

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Stained Glass Leaves - The colors of fall are warm and cheerful. You can capture these colors with this stained glass-like decoration. Combine the craft with a walk through the woods for an enjoyable fall afternoon.

Wednesday Treat: Printable leaf pattern with oak, maple and sweet gum leaf shapes

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Leaf Patterns (Oct 5, 2011) - This pattern includes oak, maple and sweet gum leaves. Print the pattern to colored paper, cut out the leaves, and add a hanger. Use the leaves to decorate around the house or use them in your craft projects. These leaves look great hung in the window with the Halloween Suncatchers.

Halloween Crafts: Halloween Suncatchers

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Halloween Suncatchers - Make Halloween suncatchers shaped like bats, ghosts and Jack-O-Lanterns. Hang the suncatchers in your windows and give some as gifts. Suncatchers are easy to make and are a great vehicle for creativity — make them in a variety of colors and add your own special touches.

Friday Fun! Vegetable and Fruit Printing featuring potato prints

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Vegetable and Fruit Printing - Learn how to make simple relief prints using vegetables (and fruits). This printing technique is simple enough for very young children, while being versatile enough for older children and adults. The project features the classic potato print, as well as, vegetables and fruits that are a bit less traditional in printing.

Wednesday Treat: Mesoamerican ePapers - Huichol-inspired designs on blue, green and orange backgrounds

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:01 GMT

This week's Wednesday treat is a set of three Huichol-inspired ePapers on blue, green and orange backgrounds. Use them to mat a Mexican Yarn Painting or in cardmaking, scrapbooking or other crafts.

Decorative Crafts: Mexican Yarn Painting

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:00:01 GMT

Mexican Yarn Painting - The crafts of Mexico are renowned for bright colors and bold designs especially the nierika made by the Huichol people. In this project learn how to do Huichol-inspired yarn paintings then use the technique to make decorative plaques or to enliven the surfaces of boxes, cards, notebooks, and more.