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Action Pack From WhipUp.net

keighley — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:11:09 +0000

This is such a fabulous idea! I’m seriously considering getting this for myself so I can work on my inner craft geek. If I were a mom… I would love something like this for the kids.

WhipUp.net has created a Mini-Mag for kids jam packed with 20+ pages of craft projects, outdoor activities, cooking, drawing and more!

This Mini-Mag for kids will inspire creativity and healthy habits, as it feeds inquisitive minds, and challenges the imagination. It’s clear that WhipUp had a clear vision for this concept when they explained, “We have developed this ‘Action Pack’, with busy parents and creative energetic kids in mind.”

Sounds perfect, right?

The Action Pack will be available for purchase from 1 March, 2011 from Whipup.net for only $5. It’s a printable Mini-Mag for kids in an easy downloadable PDF format and has no advertising.

Visit Whipup.net to get your very own Mini-Mag

Halloween Kids’ Craft ~ Creepy Spiders

camberley — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:39:45 +0000

The Woman’s Day Kids’ Craft Magazine has pages full of boo-lightful Halloween Crafts. Four of these craft pages are dedicated to fun spider activities. After looking through these activities I decided there is a simple kids’ craft I’d like to share with our Bella Friends.

Muffin-Cup Spiders

(Picture of craft to come)

Items you’ll need:

Thin elastic cord (or black yarn)
Large colored paper baking cups (find cups in purple, orange, black or Halloween print)
Tacky glue
Sewing needle (or paper clip {straightened out})
Chenille Stems (black {add orange if you prefer two toned legs})
Low-Temp Glue Gun
10mm movable eyes
2” length of 1/8”-wide red ribbon

Directions:

Tie knot at one end of desired length of elastic cord (or yarn). Use needle to pull cord through center of one baking cup. Apply thin line of glue along bottom outside edge of a second cup. Then, press second cup inside first (with cord threaded through center).

Cut chenille stems in half and glue to inside of each side of cup (For two-toned legs: twist 2 colors of chenille stems together, then glue to cup). Use tacky glue to attach movable eyes and ribbon for mouth. Bend Legs.

Halloween Kids’ Craft – Witch Hats

camberley — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:54:44 +0000

Are you looking for a fun Halloween’s craft for you and your little ones? Maybe something that could double as a front porch or table top decoration? Give this easy Witch Hats Craft (by Kaboose) a try~~~

What you’ll need:

2 sheets of black construction paper
1 sheet felt (green, orange, purple, or red)
Strip of black felt
White craft glue
Scissors
Tape
You could use colorful piping, feathers, and sequins too! Be creative.

How to make it:

Roll 1 sheet of black paper into a cone. Secure with tape (see image).
Trim the bottom of the cone so that it will stand up on the table.
Use a cup or jar as a guide and cut out a circle from black paper large enough for the hat brim.
Glue the cone to the circle and set aside to dry (see image).
Cut ¼” or ½” strips of felt and glue them around the cone.
Cut a strip of black felt to go around the base of the cone.
If you like, cut a bat out of black felt and glue to your hat.

Happy Crafting!

Camberley

Halloween Kids’ Craft – Spider Bracelet & Earrings

camberley — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:30:09 +0000

I saw this adorable kids’ craft idea on WomansDay.com and I thought I should share it with our Bella Fans. (I apologize for those of you with young lads; however, maybe you could make spider suspenders, shoelaces or ties)

SPIDER BRACELET & EARRINGS

Materials:
7″ of beige Velcro sew-on tape
Fabric glue
Black covered wire
Eight 1″ black pompoms: 6 for bracelet, 2 for earrings
Sixteen 4 mm movable eyes
Elastic thread
Earring backs

Instructions:
Cut 7″ strip of loop (smooth) side of Velcro in half lengthwise. Cut a 1″ piece of hook (rough) side in half lengthwise and glue to wrong side of loop piece.

Cut four 2″ pieces of wire for each spider; glue under pompom; curl wire. Glue on eyes. Glue 6 spiders to Velcro.
Thread short piece of elastic thread through bottom of each remaining spider. Tie or glue other end to earring backs.

To see more great Halloween kids’ craft ideas from Woman’s Day, click here. Or visit www.womansday.com.

Happy Crafting!

Camberley

Halloween Kids’ Craft Idea – Pumpkin Bird Feeder

camberley — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:00:59 +0000

Oh, Martha. You never cease to amaze me with your ingenious ideas.

This week I stumbled on the cutest kids’ craft idea over on MarthaStewart.com – Pumpkin Bird Feeder. I know I don’t have any “mini-me’s” , but I will definitely be making this craft sometime soon (after I’m done with my wreath).

For a seasonal supplement to your regular bird feeder, cut a 3- to 5-pound pumpkin in half; scoop out, leaving a 1/2-inch thick wall. Cut a 1/2-inch-deep groove in the rim for pumpkin seeds. For perches, poke holes and insert twigs. To hang, knot two lengths of twine together in center; tack knot to feeder bottom. Fill with birdseed. (via MarthaStewart.com)

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Back to School Kids’ Craft – Pencil Holders

camberley — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:45:00 +0000

Here is another Woman’s Day Back-To-School craft you can do with your kids to get them excited about learning. These cute Pencil/Scissor Holders can be used on their desk at school or home.

Decorative Pencil Holders

Materials

Tin can
Sandpaper
Tape measure
Pencil
Printed paper (i.e. gift wrap or an enlargement of a color photograph)
Scissors
Spray adhesive (Elmer’s has a good one)

NOTE: A recycled can is perfect for this project. Sand the upper edge first!

Directions

1. Rinse and dry an empty tin food can. Sand the upper edge to smooth interior surface.
2. Measure cup circumference; add 1⁄2 inch. Measure cup height. Measure, mark and cut a piece of printed paper to these measurements.
3. Spray adhesive on wrong side of paper, then smooth onto sides of cup, working from center out to eliminate air bubbles.

Happy Crafting!

Camberley