The Craft Connection
Avoid Getting Pinched! Wear Shamrock Jewelry
by Shannon McMath
March 12, 2009
Green is the color of the day on St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t get caught without it or you’re liable to get pinched! But what if you have nothing green to wear or it’s just not your color? Well, make these cute Shamrock Earrings and Pin of course. They are quick and simple to make and are a great accessory for your St. Patty’s Day attire.
Kids will love making these for friends, family and teachers. Start by looking ...
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Shannon McMath lives in Northern California and enjoys spending time with her daughter engaging in crafts of all kinds. Having earned a degree in Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, she has learned to recognize the role that creativity plays in our society, and also how important it is to foster creativity in children.
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Make Coin Keepers to Teach Money Management
by Shannon McMath
December 5, 2008, 12:00 amChildren are always seeing things at the store or on TV that they just canât live without. This gives you the perfect opportunity to start teaching them about money management! Make up a few of these Coin Keepers and remind them that the more they save, the faster they can get that much desired item. Read More
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Delightful Dough Basket
by Shannon McMath
November 21, 2008, 12:00 amSalt dough is a craft medium that stands the test of time. My mother still hangs the salt dough ornament I made in kindergarten on her tree every year! Children of all ages can participate in the making of the dough, the shaping of it, and creatively decorating the finished projects. Introduce this wonderful, squishy stuff to your children with this Delightful Salt Dough Basket project. Read More
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Make a Bottle Cap Boa
by Shannon McMath
November 13, 2008, 6:48 pmMost children are intrigued by slithering creatures and would love to have one as a pet. If you're not ready to indulge their reptilian whim, make this Bottle Cap Boa instead! It's pretty easy to do (the hardest part is saving up all of the bottle caps) and when the project is done, your child will have a squirming plaything that won't make your skin crawl! Read More
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Bejeweled Jewelry Holder
by Shannon McMath
November 7, 2008, 12:00 amA little bit of paint, a couple of hooks, and some sparkly gems will transform a simple picture frame into a decorative place to keep rings, necklaces and earrings when not being worn. You can get really creative with this project and make it a treasured craft that your daughter will keep for years to come. Read More
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Make a Puffy Pet Pillow!
by Shannon McMath
October 31, 2008, 12:00 amPets hold a special place in our hearts. With this Puffy Pet Pillow craft your child can show your pets just how loved they are. If you don't have a pet, this also makes a wonderful gift for pet owners in the family or in your child's circle of friends. Read More
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Don't Throw Out Old Jeans...Make a Pocket Purse!
by Shannon McMath
October 24, 2008, 12:00 amLet's face it, no one likes to part with her favorite pair of jeans. But, with active and growing kids in the house, it's a common scenario. Here's a fun way to reincarnate your child's best pair of blues, by making a a clever little handbag to carry your "pocket" money in! Read More
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