by Noreen Doll. Even kids can make a patriotic fan from a deck of cards. It's a great 4th of July or Memorial Day favor and will help your guests stay cooler on a hot summer day. It even folds compactly to fit in a pocket or purse. You can make several fans from one deck of cards, and it's a good way to use an old deck of cards, or a deck with a card or two … [Read more...] about Patriotic Fan from a Deck of Cards
Holidays
Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Topiary
By Noreen Doll. Craft a creepy crawly pumpkin topiary to decorate your Halloween table. I try not to use expensive items for crafting because I know lots of people couldn't afford to make crafts if it required purchasing expensive supplies. And I like to recycle as much as possible. So head to your recycle bin for most of your supplies and finish up at … [Read more...] about Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Topiary
Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
by Noreen Doll. Fun and creative gift wrapping ideas for special gifts. Sometimes it's fun or important to use creative gift wrapping ideas. Gift Wrap with Recycled Christmas Cards For "green" wrapping ideas, try using gift wrap with recycled Christmas cards. It's a great way to reuse some of those greeting cards you've been collecting. Santa Triangle … [Read more...] about Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
Military Themed Catch-All
by Noreen Doll. A military themed catch-all is a great gift idea for a guy. A teenaged boy I know needed something to empty his pockets into, and to hold other items he used on a regular basis. Because he has a strong interest in all things military, I decided to create a military themed catch-all for him. He had several military catalogs and magazines that … [Read more...] about Military Themed Catch-All
Greeting Card Gift Boxes
By Noreen Doll. Recycle used cards into greeting card gift boxes. This is a great way to reuse your cards and make clever gift boxes at the same time. You can't make really large boxes because the cards aren't large enough, but these boxes would be a perfect place for many small gifts. Because the cards are colorful, you won't need wrapping paper - just tie with a … [Read more...] about Greeting Card Gift Boxes
May Day Basket Caper
by Noreen Doll. May Day will soon be here. Time for another May Day basket caper! When I was a kid, I lived in a small town which still had many charming customs. One of these customs was the making and delivering of May baskets. What we did was to create a small basket with a handle for hanging. It could be made out of paper or cardboard and colored or decorated … [Read more...] about May Day Basket Caper
Christmas Photo Ornament Crafts
Making Christmas photo ornament crafts is a nice idea. If you date the ornament, it reflects the changes in the people in the photo. I enjoy thinking about my loved ones when I see their photos hanging on the tree. Snowflake Photo Frame Make a snowflake photo frame using a large snowflake. You can cut your own out of paper or buy one and paint and decorate … [Read more...] about Christmas Photo Ornament Crafts
4th of July Craft Ideas
For 4th of July craft ideas, games, clipart and fun patriotic treats, you need look no further. When I was a kid, the 4th of July was one of my favorite holidays. For one thing, it came in the middle of summer when there was no school. We usually got together with extended family and the kids all played games and made noise all day long - usually with cap … [Read more...] about 4th of July Craft Ideas
4th of July Coloring Pages
4th of July coloring pages will keep kids well entertained while waiting for the holiday to arrive. Or print the pages to entertain kids at a family celebration or barbeque. Patriotic Coloring Pages These patriotic coloring pages include presidents, flags, American landmarks and military pages. Patriotic Coloring Pages Large selection of patriotic coloring pages … [Read more...] about 4th of July Coloring Pages
4th of July Clip Art
4th of July clip art projects are easy to do when you can start by printing the pages you need. For quick and easy crafting, try these 4th of July clip art projects. Independence Day Printable Projects Use these Independence Day printable projects to make 4th of July decorations, napkin holders, place cards and more. July 4th Crafts Create these really nice July … [Read more...] about 4th of July Clip Art
4th of July Decorations
Of course, you need 4th of July decorations if you are having a 4h of July celebration. Included here are banners, centerpiece ideas for your table, and fireworks decorations. 4th of July Banner Make a 4th of July banner using their star template and embellishing the stars with patriotic colors and designs. 4th of July Centerpiece Ideas Layer red, white, and … [Read more...] about 4th of July Decorations
4th of July Crafts
For clever, fun 4th of July crafts, look below for ideas the whole family can enjoy doing together. The American flag is the main symbol used for the 4th of July, and there are lots of red, white, and blue projects here. 5 Pointed Star in One Snip Here's a great way to impress kids! Make a 5 pointed star in one snip. Patriotic Cards Make colorful patriotic cards … [Read more...] about 4th of July Crafts
