Polymer Clay: Colors as desired Colored Wire: 20-gauge Metallic Beads & Buttons: Assorted Place the clay between two pieces of waxed paper and flatten with a rolling pin.  Fold and stack the clay. Press down gently to remove air pockets. Cut out 3^-inch squares or 4-inch circles using a crafts knife.  Snip off shanks of […]
These festive luminaries let you light up the night right in your own front yard. Be sure that an adult takes care of the lighting of the candles. Cardboard Tissue paper (red and blue) Brown-paper lunch bags Star-shaped stickers and star punch Sand Tea light or votive candles (battery operated much safer!) Cut a star […]
Show your patriotic spirit by making this sparkling welcome hanger for your door. Easy to put together and so pretty to look at! 2 miniature paper plates Star-shaped foam stamp Red acrylic paint Red and blue glitter glue Gold alphabet stickers Patriotic star garland White craft glue White yarn Scissors Cut a piece of yarn […]
The idea behind the wreath is for visitors to my home to add what they are thankful for to the wreath. Each visitor writes his name on the tip of the clothespin and what he is thankful for on the handle of the clothespin. When the season is over, I will have a fantastic collection […]
First we gathered leaves from around the neighborhood. We used paper towels and heavy books to flatten them. After a few days we got ready to make our coasters. In addition to the leaves, we used foam (from the Dollar Tree), clear contact paper, and black duct tape. How to Make Them: Cut the foam […]
Polymer clay, such as Sculpey III or Fimo Round wooden screw-on dresser knobs Small, heat-resistant trinkets or beads Permanent colored markers  Knead the clay until it is malleable, then flatten pieces of it into 5/8-inch-thick “pancakes.” Wrap the pancakes around the knobs, firmly pressing the clay to the wood to make it stick. Now […]
Babies: Birth to One Year  Experts agree that even babies need an assortment of toys. Since infants respond to smell, taste, sound, touch and sight, properly selected toys provide a small baby with opportunities to learn about size, shape, sound, texture and how things work.  Choose toys that:  Have pieces that are […]
Get a grip on clutter and keep track of your life with a Command Center. Here are some ideas for a wall mounted one, for use in a small space Every home has a place that’s a magnet for piles (unopened mail, shopping lists, permission slips). Clear your family’s clutter spot by creating a “Central […]
