Are You Crafty?

Did you know that making jewelry is a cinch? You don’t need any special tools, metal hoops or complicated string. Stretch cord jewelry is popular and it’s easy to make. Some of it so professional looking that it can compare to store bought jewelry costing upwards of $50.
This is great thing to make for Christmas presents, gifts or even just for friends and family. Your kids will be able to easily make this jewelry and you can use this opportunity as a parent to spend quality time with your daughter.

All you need to make a stretch cord bracelet is clear stretch cord, scissors, and your choice favorite beads of varying sizes. You can also opt to get crimp beads and a pair of flat nose pliers. This adds a little bit of a finishing touch and ensures that your bracelet will not come apart. You can easily make a necklace, anklet or even ring with just these simple, affordable tools. Read the rest of this entry »

Kids love to do crafts and would do them all day if you let them. Some girls prefer crafts to barbies so take this opportunity and join them in their craft making. If you don’t know what do to get your child for crafts, here is a basic list of supplies to help you get started.

Craft Supplies

• Craft Paper – You can get construction paper or big rolls of paper for painting and drawing
• Markers, crayons, pencil crayons
• Glue, glitter glue, glue sticks
• Foam, Styrofoam, stickers, Popsicle sticks
• Pom Poms, foam letters, numbers and animals and pipe cleaners

Once you have a set of basic supplies, you can start making simple crafts. You can even purchase simple craft projects like decorate a bear, make a doll, or make your own fish bowl. Have fun with your kids and explore your imagination today!