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Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids

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Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids

By Noreen Doll. A beauty shop party would delight the hearts of little girls from 4 or 5 to about age 10.  Teens might enjoy the makeup and nail polish aspects, too. It could be for a birthday party, slumber party, or just a summer fun party. Visit the Dollar Store for party supplies: nail polish, multi-colored packs of eye shadow and blush, and lip gloss or … [Read more...] about Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids

Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag

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Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag

By Noreen Doll. Craft a fun zebra from a garment tag. A garment I bought came with this tag on it. On the other side it looked like this. The minute it was seen by a little girl who was staying with me, all she could think of was that it was a zebra. And she had to make it into a zebra. So we put our heads together and came up with this totally … [Read more...] about Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag

Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper

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Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper

By Noreen Doll. Recycle a plastic jug to make a spooky ghost pencil topper. This cute Halloween idea would make a great classroom project. They are so quick and easy to make, they could also be fun treat bag hand outs, as you can make a lot of them from just 1 milk jug. Other materials that could be used to create a ghost pencil topper are craft foam, … [Read more...] about Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper

Eric’s Pop Up Ghost

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Eric’s Pop Up Ghost

By Noreen Doll. I was allowed to borrow Eric's cute Pop Up Ghost idea just so I could share it with you! It's really very simple, but lots of fun for little guys. I made this project with paper, but to make it last longer you could use cardboard, craft foam or stiff felt. Fairly young kids could work on it, and toddlers would love making the ghost peek … [Read more...] about Eric’s Pop Up Ghost

Milk Jug Sewing Card

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Milk Jug Sewing Card

By Noreen Doll. Milk jug sewing card fun is perfect for toddlers. Because the sewing cards are cut out of milk jugs, they are very sturdy. So young children can easily use them. The cards can be left plain so they can be stitched randomly, or you can draw pictures on them and punch around them for a child to follow. Simple pictures work best for milk jug … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Sewing Card

Easter Egg Button Covers

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Easter Egg Button Covers

By Noreen Doll. Easter egg button covers are a fun way to decorate a shirt or blouse. Kids can make them from felt or craft foam and decorate them with brightly colored markers. Supplies. Brightly Colored Craft Foam Pencil Scissors Craft Knife How to Make Easter Egg Button Covers. 1. Draw an Easter egg pattern. (Or find one here: Easter egg … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Button Covers

Bunny Hop Finger Puppet

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Bunny Hop Finger Puppet

By Noreen Doll. Create an easy Bunny Hop Finger Puppet to go with your Kicky Chickie. These finger puppets are perfect to add to an Easter basket or to give as favors at an Easter party. They would also be an easy craft for a classroom party for kids. Supplies. Craft Foam Wiggly Eyes Paper for Pattern Pencil Scissors How to Make a Bunny … [Read more...] about Bunny Hop Finger Puppet

TP Tube Shamrock Stamp

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TP Tube Shamrock Stamp

By Noreen Doll. A TP tube shamrock stamp is an easy fun craft tool for kids. Make it from a recycled paper tube and throw it away when you're done. Supplies. 1 Toilet Paper Tube Green Paint Scissors Ruler Pencil Brads Sharp Pointed Tool Plastic Lid or other holder for paint Paper Q tip or Paint Brush How to Make a TP Tube … [Read more...] about TP Tube Shamrock Stamp

How to Make a Heart Pattern

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How to Make a Heart Pattern

By Noreen Doll. A heart pattern is one of the easiest patterns to make. Fold a piece of paper in half and draw half a heart next to the fold. Cut out the heart while the paper is still folded. Open the heart after it is cut out. You can make all kinds of variations to a simple heart pattern. Make it long and skinny. Make it … [Read more...] about How to Make a Heart Pattern

Quick Valentine Napkin Rings

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Quick Valentine Napkin Rings

By Noreen Doll. For a last minute place setting decoration, create these quick Valentine napkin rings. They are easy enough that even preschoolers could help you make them. And they would be fun for a Valentine or classroom party. I found the conversation hearts at Target's Dollar Spot, and the plain heart stickers at the Dollar Store. You can … [Read more...] about Quick Valentine Napkin Rings

Poseable Gingerbread Man

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Poseable Gingerbread Man

By Noreen Doll. Create this delightful poseable gingerbread man to entertain little ones. It's easy to make and fun to play with. It would be a perfect stocking stuffer or small gift at a party. Kids can even make them as a party activity. Supplies. Brown Craft Foam Buttons 4 Brads White Paint Pen (optional) Small piece of … [Read more...] about Poseable Gingerbread Man

Scrunched Paper Candy Cane

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Scrunched Paper Candy Cane

By Noreen Doll. A scrunched paper Candy Cane is so easy even toddlers can have fun making it. They'll love scrunching up the tissue paper squares to be glued on the cardboard. It's cheap and easy to make with recycled cereal cardboard and tissue paper. Older kids can cut out the tissue paper squares ahead of time so you'll have everything ready when it's … [Read more...] about Scrunched Paper Candy Cane

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