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Here are Ribbon Arts and Crafts Projects Ideas for your Kids....Many Crafts for your Children That Use Ribbons...Follow the directions in the ribbon crafts activities below.
3-D
Winter Holiday Gift Tags Ribbons Craft for Kids - Create
your own sparkling gift tags, which can also be used as ornaments!
Personalize each tag for a unique holiday touch.
Altered
Oval Cardboard Ribbons Box Crafts- This pretty little cardboard box can be made as a Mother’s
Day gift. Just add ribbons to make the box prettier and more
presentable.
Angel
at Christmas Pin with - It
only takes a few simple shapes and a bit of imagination to make this
gorgeous pin to celebrate the season!
Angel
Ornament Craft Made with Ribbons - There
are plenty of holiday and seasonal ornaments you can make with your
kids with just a few supplies and a little creativity. Here is one to
get you started.
Antler
Headband Ribbons & Craft Foam - Here
you will learn how to make reindeer antlers from an ordinary
headband, ribbon and craft foam. Kids will love to wear them all
Christmas season.
Brown
Paper Bag & Ribbons Card Crafts –
Kids can easily make
a beautiful card for Dad on Father’s Day using just a brown
paper bag, some ribbon and a bit of creative flair.
Bulletin
Board Hanging with Ribbons Craft - Most
"make your own" bulletin board directions I've read called
for purchasing wood or cork of some sort. As you know, I'm not
that big on purchasing things for my children's crafts (we make so
many of them we'd be broke in no time *laugh*) so I've done one
that uses newspaper instead!
Blue
& Gold Ribbon Place Mats Arts & Crafts Idea - This is the perfect chance to get the kids (especially Cub Scouts)
involved with decorations for a celebratory supper, whether for a
Blue & Gold banquet or another holiday.
Bouquet
Of Love Made with Ribbons Crafts Project - This
Valentines Day project is the perfect quick craft projects for kids
of all ages. It is a great kids craft project for the classroom or
group activity.
Blooming Bouquet - This
beautiful bouquet will bloom forever in the hearts of those receiving
it. It's perfect for celebrations, as decorations, or when kids want
to express good wishes.
Brown
Paper Bag with - How
to decorate a brown paper lunch bag. You can use it as a gift bag.
This is a great do-it yourself project for kids of all ages. It can
be used as an activity for birthday parties , then the kids can use
it to carry their goodies home.
Burlap
Fabric and Ribbons Gift Bags - Gift
bags are a fun, easy to make craft that can be constructed from many
materials. And while they're super for holding gifts, they also make
great purses, lunch bags, and all-around, put
anything-and-everything-in-'em satchels.
Button
hair ribbon Crafts Activity for Children- This
little hair ribbon is great fun for kids to make. They can be as
simple or as decorative as you like. Use fancy ribbons or fancy
buttons. This is a great way to recycle old buttons.
Candy
Necklace with Ribbons Crafts Activity - Present
this necklace to a sweetie to wear with pride before, presumably,
they eat it.
Cardboard
Box Guitar with - It's
easy to
make a variety of stringed instruments from boxes and rubber bands.
Let your kids paint their guitars with colorful stripes. They can
also draw designs on them or even glue on ribbons or streamers. Then,
strum a tune.
Candy
Cane Ribbons Heart Valentine's Day - Save
those Christmas candies for this unique Valentine's Day craft!
Candy
Necklace Craft for Kids - Different
members of my family celebrate different holidays. Some
celebrate Easter and others celebrate Passover.
Changing
Seasons Curly Ribbons Crafts - What
could be more colorful than changing seasons? These trees pop out all
year long with cascades of curly ribbon!
Chenille
Candy Canes and Ribbons - Chenille
stems make the easiest candy canes and you will be amazed and how
happy your child will be after making these easy ornaments.
Christmas stocking
Swag Ribbons Crafts - Make
a merry decoration with holiday stockings that can be hung anywhere
to add a festive atmosphere!
Circus
Centerpiece Crafts Activity for Kids - Throw
a circus theme party! Streamers flow from this festive big-top to
each place at the table.
Craft
Foam Mittens Arts and Crafts Project – You
and you child can make these adorable mittens using crafts from foam,
ribbon, glue, and dimensional paint.
Craft
Stick Easter Chick with Ribbons Tie Crafts - Another
cute and easy Easter project for kids using craft sticks. Chicks are
adorable Easter motifs and this idea will be fun for children to
create. When the children have completed their chicks, your
help as a parent or provider is necessary to complete the chick
because the usage of a glue gun and a drill is necessary.
Crayon
Streamer Necklace Ribbons - For
a real jewel of an activity, encourage your children make these
necklaces. Besides silver and gold, a box of Crayola® Crayons has
every color your kids need to create one-of-a-kind jewelry to match
any wardrobe.
Curly-Haired
Puppet with Recycled Ribbons Craft - Recycled
ribbon? Yes, indeed, this puppet’s curls are a cascade of
color! Create your very own Goldilocks or another favorite story
heroine.
Curly
Ribbon Craft Foam Santa Pin Christmas Crafts - Kids
will enjoy making this fun foam Santa pin with curling ribbon hair
and beard.
Cardboard
Tube Ribbons Angel Crafts - This lovely little angel is the perfect recycling craft for
Christmas. She’s singing to the Heavens and wants you to join
in!
Caterpillar
Ribbons Messenger - Gift a friend with this curly critter, who's ever ready to spring
into action delivering a phone message or reminder.
Christmas
Ribbons Arrangement - This Christmas arrangement craft is great for kids to make as a table
decoration or to give as a gift.
Christmas
Ribbons Candleholder Crafts Instructions - Cast a glow on children's faces with this simple, charming
hand-painted candleholder. Follow the winter theme by turning the
snowman into a snowflake or a Menorah.
Craft
Stick Egg Ribbons Wreath Crafts Project for Kids - This
Easter egg craft takes some drying time and some patience but will
look great hanging in your door or on the wall.
Children’s
Wrist Band Crafts Activity - This is one great fashion accessory that kids ages 4 to 17 will
surely love. The best thing about it is that they can make right at
home!
Christmas
Ribbon
Picture Card Crafts Instructions - This is a good card if you need something that the children can
turn out quickly - even "assembly line" style! There are
lots of pretty Christmas ribbons available in the shops with pictures
on them. Alternatively, you could of course use pictures cut from
last year's Christmas cards, or you could buy a piece of Christmas
quilting fabric - the kind with lots of small individual pictures.
Comets Ribbons Crafts Activity for Kids - Space
fans will love making these. Your children can create their own
comets by using different types of ribbon, gluing stars to the
tinfoil, or anything else your would-be astronomers can think up to
design their own space traveling comet.
Comfort
Smarties and Ribbons Crafts Idea for Children –
Let your kids decorate
any jar to their hearts’ content.
Cute
Cover-Up Summer Ribbons Craft for Kids - With
a towel and a few trimmings, you and your kids can craft these cool
beach and pool cover-ups and have a fun day under the sun.
Dangly
Ribbon Doorway Decor Arts and Crafts Directions- For
a kid, there's something inherently fun about adorning the entrance
to her room with a dangly ribbon curtain she can part and step
through.
Dangling
Ribbons Snowman Crafts Activity - It doesn't take a single flake to build this frosty character -- you
can round him up with white foam, buttons, and ribbon.
Decorative
Halloween Ribbons Tote Bag - A much needed accessory during trick or treating. This tote bag will
serve as the container for lots and lots of candies and toys during
Halloween.
Dog-Bone
Ribbons Wreath Crafts Activity Idea - Whether given to your own pet or a friend's Fido, this wreath with
edible ornaments is the perfect pooch present.
Dancing
Knots Ribbons Craft - Hold
hands with friends, dance in and out, and get all tangled up into a
big knot! Draw colorful swirls and curls on a dancing fan.
Decorative
Wooden Spoon with Tied Ribbons - These
decorated spoons are a nice gift for your child to give this
Grandparent's Day!
Dreidel
Doorway Ribbon Hanging Craft - Hang these festive hand-made ornaments for Chanukah around your
windows and doors.
Easter
Napkin Ribbons Ties Arts and Crafts Directions for Children - This
easy craft is an adorable way to get younger kids involved with
family and Easter crafts. The napkin ties are simple to make, look
cute, and children are free to make just one or an entire set! Four
chenille stem petals make the flower, while the colorful egg creates
the center.
Egg
Ribbons Ornaments Crafts Ideas for Easter Decorations - A very different way to decorate your Christmas tree is to use eggs
decorated with ribbons and trimmings.
Easter
Bunny Paper Chain -
Give
a bit of color to bare windows or patio glass doors in your house in
the spring. An easy children’s craft for ages 6 and up, this
project is easily made within an hour.
Fairy
Flower Crown Dress
up as a fairy with this fun, floral crown.
Family
Reunion Nametags - Who's
who? And how are we related? These brightly colored nametags help
cousins and other kin figure out family connections.
Filled
Glass Ornaments - Gather
your family and make these pretty glass ornaments–filled with
just about anything. The possibilities are endless…
Finger
Paint Mobile - This
finger-painted mobile combines pie-in-the-sky fun with fine-motor and
coordination skills building. Move outside and turn on the hose for
easy cleanup.
Festive
Ribbon Dragon Crafts Instructions Celebrate
Chinese New Year by crafting this mini version of the monster-size
dragon used during holiday parades and festivities.
Firecracker
Ribbons Hat Crafts Project for Kids - It's hard to improve on Independence Day traditions like barbecues,
flags, and patriotic parades. Still, we couldn't resist coming up
with a wearable, and of course safe, variation on the tradition that
often leaves kids the most wide-eyed: fireworks.
Flower
Ribbon Lamp Arts and Crafts Project for Girls - This design lets you trim a lamp to match the colors of your child's
room. For an even more personalized, changeable look, she can slip
photos or drawings under the ribbons. (As with any lampshade, use
only the recommended bulb.)
Firecrackers Ribbons Craft for Kids on Fourth of July - These are party favors which contain candies, chocolates or small
toys you may give out to your guests.
Felt
Purse and Ribbons Crafts- If
your little girl wants to be just like Mommy and the big girls with
her own purse, this is a creative way to give in without actually
spending money on expensive accessories for a pint-sized clothes
horse. It could easily be made as a pouch or satchel for a boy as
well.
Felt
and Ribbon Bookmarks Crafts Idea- This is a quick and simple craft idea suitable for all ages of
children. The bookmarks are perfect for a special present for a
teacher, mummy or granny - and also lend themselves to a production
line if lots are required for a class or party bags!
Girl's
Diary, Notebook or Journal - This
craft project is sure to make a young girl's diary cheerful and is
quite easy to make.
Hearts
and Crafts - Here's
a neat way to show someone that you care - make them a Valentine
paper maché heart! This fun, easy craft takes a bit of time to
make but it's not too difficult and the results can be kept forever.
Hawaii
Luau Party Mobile with Ribbons Craft - This
Party Mobile is easy to make and looks fantastic hanging over your
party table or hanging from the ceiling.
Handheld
Ribbon Streamers Crafts Activity for Kids - Kids will have fun at parades and other celebrations with these
handheld ribbon streamers. With just a few strands of ribbon you can
create an accessory that looks cool when kids run or dance with it.
Heart
Bouquet Tied with Ribbons Crafts Idea - Children
can easily make this beautiful heart
bouquet for
their Mom which makes a great gift idea for Valentine's Day, Mother’s
Day, or for any occasion.
Inchworm
Ribbons Bookmark Craft - Mark your page with a bookworm that's at home between the pages.
Jazzy
Biro Ribbons Pens Crafts Project - These
make great gifts and are ideal for making signing in guest books at
parties fun.
Jingling Tambourine - Create your own Jingling Tambourine from everyday objects. You'll
be ready to play and dance along with your favorite music.
Key
To My Heart Hangup Ribbons Heart Craft - This
Valentines Day craft project is quick to make and is a beautiful
heart felt gift.
Lovely
Ribbon Bracelets - This
twist on the classic friendship bracelet takes only a few minutes to
put together.
Loving
Hands Ribbons Valentine Craft - You won't find these lovebirds on any store-bought card because
they're made from your child's own handprints.
Layered
Bath Salts - Colored
bath salts are so easy and cheap to make that even small children can
join the fun. This is an ideal classroom project, for teaching
primary colors and color mixing, or as an attractive homemade gift
for mom.
Letters
and Things Organizer - Tuck
stamps, scissors, a pen, and address labels in one section; sort mail
into "outgoing" and "incoming" sections to keep
things organized.
Moss
Ball Christmas Ornament - With
just a Styrofoam ball, some ribbon, some potpourri pieces and many
items that can be found outdoors in our garden, you can make this
decorative ornament. Natural yet elegant, each ornament will not only
look unique and charming but smell fresh as well.
Magnet
ribbon
butterfly - Let the kids use up your ribbon scraps and make this pretty
butterfly shaped ribbon and magnet craft.
Magic
Wands Ribbons Craft Instructions - These easy to make wands are made from a child’s imagination.
Their creativity will manifest through the products of their craft.
These wands can be used as accessories during Halloween activities in
school or in the neighborhood.
Message
Mobile with Colorful Ribbons Craft - Hung from a plant hook or the bottom of a kitchen cabinet, this
message center will keep important notes, permission slips, and
school announcements from getting trampled, stained, eaten by the
dog, or just plain lost.
Miniature
Poinsettia Pot - This cute little flower would make a perfect decoration for a fashion
doll house or look equally as pretty sitting on a windowsill with
your other holiday decorations.
Nut
and candy ribbon cups - These nut and candy cups make great place settings for Boy Scouts'
blue and gold banquets. This craft is also a perfect way to recycle
used baby food jars.
Never-Melt
Snowman - Brrrr! It’s time for building snowmen! Too cold to go outside,
or no snow on the ground? No problem! Make this cute textured snowman
to decorate your home.
New
Year's Noisemakers - This New Year's, make a few items that create a festive mood without
deafening the adults.
New
Year's Weather Hat - Celebrate First Night in a party hat that's sure to bring blue skies
to the festivities.
Paper
Ribbon Lantern Crafts Activity –
Although adult supervision is required in making sure that kids don’t
light up this paper lantern craft with a candle when it is done, it
is quite safe to say that you can let them be creative in choosing
the colors they want to create their own “masterpiece”.
Pencil
Box Kids can make their own pencil cases and decide on what design they
would want to put on it. It’s a practical and easy project for
kids.
Pompom
Fluff Bunny – Help
your child make a fluffy Easter bunny from pompoms.
Potpourri
Ball Christmas Ornament - Here's a
budget stretcher ornament to make for the tree - use one potpourri
ball to make two potpourri
ball decorations!
Pretty
Ribbon Mobile (Wind Sock) - This
project was inspired by an article from the now-defunct Martha
Stewart Kids magazine.
It's a refreshing take on the old "wind sock" art project.
Prowling
Jungle Cat Mobile In
the wild, leopards love to pounce, prowl, and play! This realistic
mobile hits the spot!
Puzzle
Wreath Ornament If
you have any puzzles that are missing pieces, they can be turned into
fun craft projects! Take this cute wreath ornament for example. Turn
spare puzzle pieces into a cute ornament for your Christmas tree.
Pomander Ribbons Craft - This
easy to make pomander craft would make for a creative and unique
gift idea for Mom on Mother's Day, or it can even make for a cool
(and sweet smelling) ornament to hang at Christmas.
Paper
Gingerbread Man Ornament A
quick and easy project for young children is this Gingerbread Man
made out of paper. There is only one piece to cut out and the
embellishments are made with dimensional paint. The children can be
creative and decorate theirs in different ways and make numerous of
them to use as tree, package or window decorations.
Paper
Plate Wreath This
is one of the most familiar Christmas wreaths for those with toddlers
and preschoolers. It's great all the way up to early grade
school where you can focus on patterning along with the craft.
Add a photo of the child to the center to make a great keepsake for
mom or grandma.
Paper
Star Frames - Mounted on a ribbon, the frames look good hung on a doorknob, a
bedpost or a Christmas tree branch.
Peppermint
Mail Post - Sweeten your street this holiday season with a larger-than-life
mailbox decoration.
Pine
Cone Hyacinth Flower This
one will look great in a flower pot. It's a different and
unique flower craft and will make a wonderful Mother's Day gift or
decoration for your house.
Popsicle Stick for Kids - Your
kids will love creating these little characters. When they're dry,
they'll have loads of imaginary fun too!
Pumpkin
Funny Faces These easy to make Halloween decorations can be displayed by the
window or the doorway for kids who go around the block trick or
treating a sight to behold.
Pretty
Ribbon-Covered Canister - Check
out these super cute canisters made with stuff from the dollar store!
I love the clever use of glass marbles
Princess
Pinky Ribbons Arts and Crafts Project –
This could possibly
be just the prettiest princess perfect for your little girl’s
pinky! Now can you say fun five times fast?
Rain
Sticks - Kids
will love to listen to the sound of these sticks. They will
surely be amazed when they discover that paper and rice really does
sound like rain.
Recycled
Juice Lid Christmas Ornaments Recycle
juice can lids and old Christmas cards into three dimensional
Christmas tree ornaments. Great for trimming the tree or for kids to
make and give as gifts - and good for our environment too!
Ribbon
Roller Coaster - Hold
on for a thrilling ride through your children's inventive minds. Kids
observe details, evaluate processes, and make decisions as they
create their very own roller coasters.
Ribbons, Rosettes
and Medals - Everyone
wins with hand-made awards that celebrate personal accomplishments.
This art idea really goes the distance!
Recycled
Christmas Wreath - Simple,
fun and inexpensive, this wreath is made from recycled packing
popcorn and recycled cardboard along with a few other items. It
makes a great holiday decoration! Easy kids craft.
Ribbon
Angel Ornament - Turn ribbon into a beautiful angel ornament and you have a
decoration that's perfect for a mantel or tree.
Ribbon
Covered Hanger - These pretty coat hangers are very easy to make and you can
substitute the ribbon for fabric scraps if you like. Whichever you
choose, this no-sew craft project turns a wire coat hanger into a
homemade gift or a useful addition to your own clothes closet.
Recycled
Wreath - Looking for a festive way to recycle your holiday wrapping debris?
Give your tot a paper plate with the center cut out and let him
decorate it with leftover pieces of gift wrap, tissue paper, ribbon,
and more.
Reindeer
Candy Cane Craft - This
is a cute reindeer craft that you can hang on the tree as an ornament
or attach to a gift as a special decoration.
Ribbon
Candy Ornaments - This fun-to-fold ribbon candy decoration really dresses up a tree or
a window. Arrange several in a small box, and you've got a great gift
package to send to a long-distance relative or family friend.
Ribbon
Door Flag - You don't need a wraparound porch or even a flagpole to hang our
compact version of the Stars and Stripes--a front door will do fine.
Ribbon
Pens - Younger
children love these pens too, but it requires hot glue to make them.
They're nice gifts for babysitters or older siblings to give to
younger ones.
Ribbon
Pillow - Cute and colorful, this no-sew throw pillow has a woven ribbon front
tied to a fleece back.
Ribbon
Easter Eggs - Sometimes simple is best - and here we illustrate how you can
easily decorate your Easter eggs by the simple addition of some
ribbons.
Ribbon
Flowers - Fashioned
from colorful wire ribbon and floral wire, these whimsical blossoms
shape up into an impressive Easter bouquet. And unlike real blooms,
they'll last long after the holiday.
Ribbon
and Foam Bee Door Hanger - Carefree summer days filled with flowers and bees buzzing - that's
what is brought to mind with this easy fun foam bee door hanger. The
supplies you need to make it are inexpensive and readily available -
making this a great group project or weekend craft. This door hanger
craft project can be completed in under an hour.
Ribbon
Jewelry - Ribbon
jewelry is an ideal quick and easy rainy day craft. You will find
most of the things you need in your sewing box or craft cupboard! And
it makes an ideal craft for parties too: provide a selection of bits
and bobs, have the girls create their own necklaces and bracelets and
let them take them home.
Ribbon
and Lace Message Organizer - Use leftover ribbon and lace, or buy end-of-roll trims on sale to
make this economical ribbon and lace message center. Slide phone
messages, appointment cards or personal love notes under the ribbons
to keep family members organized and "on the same page."
Rainbow
Necklace -
Make a rainbow to wear round your neck for St. Patrick's Day, spring,
or any time you need something bright and pretty to cheer you up!
Ribbon
Peace Doves - Violence, death and major illness are tough for kids to understand.
To help your child process difficult information in a positive way,
make these lovely peace doves, accented by awareness ribbons that
symbolize the causes that are meaningful to your family.
Ribbon
Spool Christmas Candle - Candles are wonderful, but this one is safer! This flame lasts
forever and will not burn your fingers. It would make a lovely
centerpiece on your Christmas dinner table.
Ribbon
Tray - You
can use ribbons to embellish a variety of accessories such as hair bows, trays and pillows. Make any of these ribbon crafts with
supplies you can find at your local craft or discount store for quick
and easy gift items with a personal touch. Making simple ribbon
crafts is a perfect way for kids and teens to explore their
creativity.
Ribbon
Window
Stars –
Add some fun and creative flair to your children’s bedroom with
this easy to make craft idea composed of ribbons and star shaped felt
or other sturdy material. This is one great way to add color and
beauty to any child’s window sill!
Ribbon
Wrapped Napkin Rings - Lend a cheerful touch to your Christmas dinner table with this
Ribbon wrapped napkin rings craft. Since it uses paper towel tubes
this craft also provides kids with a great introduction to the idea
of recycling.
Snowman
Christmas Tag – Every kid (and adults too) loves a snowman! Bring a smile to
your every child’s face each Yuletide season with this fun
ribbon gift tag.
Santa
Claus Doorknob Hanger - Young
children can make it (it's easier for them to do the paper version),
but even pre-teens through adults will enjoy creating this cute
doorknob hanger. Use fun foam to make the project more
challenging.
Snowman
Garland - Whether you live in a cold or warm climate, your kids can have fun
rounding up these decorative little snowmen. String them together,
and they look great as a doorway or banister adornment. Or you can
hang them singly as tree ornaments.
Show
Your School Spirit Banner Boost
your classroom or team’s confidence with this colorful
banner—made by a small group. Decorate it with your school
colors!
Silly,
Smelly Halloween Garland Make
your own one-of-a-kind Halloween decorations with Crayola® Silly
Scents™ and your imagination!
Sparkles
Ornament - This
ornament will sparkle on your Christmas tree. By using glittery
ribbon and loads of clear and white glitter, this ornament will catch
the lights on your Christmas tree and make them shine in all
directions.
Spooky
Fun Foam Bracelets Have
some friends over and make spooky bracelets for each other this
Halloween.
Summer
Rain Stick - Get
kids into the summer spirit by making a summer rain stick. This is a
cool craft that uses a cardboard mailing tube and uncooked beans to
recreate the soothing sounds of a summer downpour.
Swirling
Streamers - Movement
and dance are natural ways for kids to express their ideas and
feelings. Make the most of a windy day, or high energy levels, with
these simple, colorful streamers.
Styrofoam
Cup Easter Bunny Craft - With
just a few cups and some paper you can make this adorable bunny.
Sunflower
Flyer - You won't need a green thumb to make this sunflower-style porch
decoration burst with vivid color -- just a plateful of favorite
buttons.
Sweet
Salutations - If your family is hosting a holiday party this season, you can
welcome your revelers with a string of goodies hung by the doorway
with care.
Star
and Ribbon Artist Magnets - Display your child's artwork using these personalized star shaped
magnets. Kids will be proud to have their artwork hung for all to
see.
Star-Studded
Door Hanger for Independence Day - Jazz
up your Independence Day celebration with some easy kids’
crafts. Decorative door hangers are a perfectly patriotic way to
welcome your guests this 4th of July.
Star
Wavers for Independence Day - Let
your kids exercise their independence by taking on a crafting project
of their own. Starry wavers are the perfect easy-to-make kid’s
craft for this 4th of July.
Styrofoam
Cup Spring Hats - These
dainty little springtime hats are perfect for Mother's Day, Easter,
or any day you want the feeling of Spring around your home. These are
super easy for kids to make.
The
Butterfly Effect - Kids
of all ages will love this easy to make colorful sprintime craft
project.
Terra
Cotta Pot Apple Container - Use
this pot to hold candies, erasers or any other goodies you like.
Makes a great gift for teachers!
The
Millennium Bug Project - (pronounced
Milltooth) is
truly representative of the Millennium. With
symbolism built in. The Body is constructed by placing two
back-to-back 9's together. His is not only guaranteed, but certified
Y2K compliant.
Tie-Dyed
Treat Cups Kids
create their own colorful, mess-free tie-dye treat cups at a family
picnic or birthday party.
Victorian
Ribbon Angel - Turn a cone form, and a porcelain doll head and hands, into a
beautiful Victorian angel, dressed in sumptuous wire-edged ribbon.
Vintage
Valentine - Borrow a Victorian tradition and treat your modern grandparents (or
other doting souls) to photos of their favorite kids.
Votive
Candle Holder Craft - A pretty and inexpensive gift to give mom this Valentine’s Day
or Mother’s day.
Valentine
Bag for Your Child's Valentine Cards Does
Your Child need a bag to collect all of his Valentines and Goodies on
Valentine's Day for school or a party? Let the kids help you
make this super cute and easy Valentine's Bag in a snap.
Washcloth
Wrapped Soap This
little Mother's Day craft is easy to do, using inexpensive supplies.
It would also make a great homemade bazaar craft or hostess gift.
Wind
Dancer Ribbons Craft - Create a flowery porch decoration that dances and tosses its petals
into the air.
Wishing
Spool - - Forget about postage to the North Pole. When kids roll their wish
lists onto these cute-as-a-button spools, Santa will snap to
attention.
Worm
of Colors - Make a brightly colored worm on a rainy day. The length of your
worm will depend on the number of egg cartons cups and the length of
your ribbon.
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