A dress up clothes box is a great idea for stimulating a child's imagination. Fill the box with finery: frothy, lacy dresses, hats, gloves, shoes, neckties and furs or boas. Don't forget to add jewelry with lots of glitter. An old suitcase redecorated is a great storage place for a dress up clothes box. Here are more ideas for costumes to add to the box. Knight … [Read more...] about Dress Up Clothes Box
Kids Gifts
Kids Art Sets
Kids art sets give youngsters the opportunity to let their imaginations work. Using paints, crayons, chalk and colored pencils allows kids to try out all kinds of art ideas. Some of these kids art sets would be perfect for travel, or to use when visiting people who have nothing to occupy kids. Buy fat crayons or colored pencils for very young children so they can … [Read more...] about Kids Art Sets
Homemade Kid Games
by Noreen Doll. Homemade kid games help children learn all kinds of important things. Playing games teaches them how to follow rules and how to get along with others. Most of these handmade games for kids are pretty simple to make, and if they are not for a gift, your child would probably enjoy helping you make them. Sometimes it is even more fun for kids making … [Read more...] about Homemade Kid Games
Cheap Gifts for Kids
by Noreen Doll. Sometimes homemade cheap gifts for kids are more fun and better made than things you can buy for them. By using your imagination and materials you have at home, plus some inexpensive items you buy, you can make many frugal toys and craft kits for your youngsters. Most of these cheap gifts for kids can be enjoyed by both boys and girls, but be sure … [Read more...] about Cheap Gifts for Kids
Toddler Gifts
by Noreen Doll. Learning toys make great toddler gifts, and many of these gift ideas are perfect for that. Free Toddler Games Here are 3 quick and easy free toddler games you can make using craft foam and foam stickers. A teepee or card table play house from Cheap Gifts for Kids would be an excellent toddler gift. Look under all the kids gifts ideas for other … [Read more...] about Toddler Gifts
Warm Covers
Wonderful ideas for warm blankets, snuggles, coats, cloaks, and robes! With all the heavy snow and ice we've had the last few winters, these warm covers will be very useful. Since most of them are made with fleece fabric, they are easy to cut and sew, and the edges do not need to be finished because they don't fray. If you wish to make these gifts more interesting, you … [Read more...] about Warm Covers
Gifts to Keep Warm
By Noreen Doll. There are many kinds of gifts to keep warm, and many of them are made of fleece. One of the nicest things about sewing with fleece is that you don't have to finish edges to keep them from raveling - as fleece doesn't ravel. Fleece is not only easy to sew with, but it washes nicely and dries quickly. And it definitely makes gifts to keep warm … [Read more...] about Gifts to Keep Warm
Gifts for Kids to Make
by Noreen Doll. Looking for fun gifts for kids to make for kids? Kids enjoy doing crafts, and they like to give gifts to family and friends. Here are a few ideas for them to choose from. Snowflake Candle Holder Cut some paper snowflakes. Glue them onto a clear glass jar and sprinkle with glitter to make this snowflake candle holder. Add a candle - battery … [Read more...] about Gifts for Kids to Make
Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Even very small children will want to make preschool Mothers Day crafts. It's a nice opportunity for children to show Mom how much she is loved. There are lots of fun, easy gift ideas that preschoolers can make with a little help. Moms cherish the very special handmade crafts they receive from their children and preschool Mothers Day … [Read more...] about Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
No Sew Fingerless Gloves
By Noreen Doll. (Look for my sewing version of fingerless gloves on Jewelry Making Journal.) Make a quick pair of no-sew fingerless gloves from a pair of knee socks. During cold weather, when I am working at my computer or crafting, my wrists and hands often get very cold. Because I need my fingers free to type or craft, I can't wear gloves for warmth. And … [Read more...] about No Sew Fingerless Gloves
Free Toddler Games
© by Noreen Doll. These free toddler games are inexpensive and easy to make, as well as fun and educational. Because they are made of craft foam and other durable materials, unless they are chewed on, toddlers can have fun with them without destroying them. These free toddler games would be great for travel, or to use as stocking stuffers or basket … [Read more...] about Free Toddler Games
Travel Tic Tac Toe
by Noreen Doll. Travel Tic Tac Toe games can be made out of almost anything. This one uses light weight craft foam which is easy to use and light to carry. This is a great game for kids to make for their siblings and friends. They are so quick to make that several games can be made in one afternoon. Visit the dollar store to find 10 packs of craft foam … [Read more...] about Travel Tic Tac Toe
