How to Make Paperclip Christmas Angels : Easy Craft Idea for Kids

You can make a cute little paperclip angel to hang on your Christmas tree or to just decorate your bedroom or house. These are super easy to make and all of the materials are probably sitting around your house somewhere. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you today how to make this simple decoration, step by step.

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How to Make Paperclip Christmas Angels Easy Kids Craft Tutorial



How to Make Paperclip Christmas Angels Easy Kids Craft Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– butterfly paperclip
– bead
– ribbon
– sewing pin







Step 1.

Fold the ribbon in two and put it through the bead.







You can help it with the pin.








It will look like this.







Step 2.

Put the ribbon through the paperclip, like this…







…and make a knot over the bead.







Step 3.

Bring the bead near the paperclip…







… and now it looks like an angel 😀







Tie both ends together and your decoration is ready.







And there you have it, a beautiful Christmas Angel. It is so adorable, isn’t it? You can make these as a gift or use it as a Christmas ornament. Merry Christmas!

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How to Make Autumn Dolls or Figurines in Easy Craft Idea for Kids

You can make this Autumn themed doll or figurine to celebrate fall, using an acorn cap for the hat and making a leaf out of felt for the “wings” of this little Autumn Fairy. This is a great Autumn-time craft that you will enjoy. Step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade



How to Make Autumn Dolls or Figurines in Easy Craft Idea for Kids



How to Make Autumn Dolls or Figurines in Easy Craft Idea for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– yellow and red felt
– pens (or permanent markers) – for eyes and mouth
– wooden bead
– scissors
– cork
– toothpick
– acorn cap
– toothpick
– brown ribbon
– craft glue







Step 1.

Glue the wooden bead on toothpick.







Step 2.

Stick toothpick in cork…







… until there are about 0.5 cm left.








Step 3.

Draw a circle and a rectangle on yellow felt. The circle must be a little bigger than the wooden bead and width of the rectangle must be from the bottom of the cork to the wooden ball.







Also draw a shape like this on red felt.







Step 4.

Cut them out.







Step 5.

Apply a layer of glue on the yellow circle…







… and place it on the wooden bead, like this.

Let it dry.







Next, put a bit of glue inside the acorn cap and on the edges…







… then fix it over the yellow circle.







You have now the head with yellow hair and acorn hat.







Step 6.

Adjust the upper part of the cork…







… like this.







Step 7.

Apply a layer of glue on the rectangle…







… like this…







And cover the cork with it.







Let it dry well.







Wrap the ribbon around the neck, over the yellow rectangle but take care to let the hair free.







Make a knot to keep it in place. You can cut the ribbon ends if they are too long.







Step 8.

Apply a stripe of glue on the lower part of red shape…







… and fix it over the ribbon, like this. Let it dry well.







Now use your pens / markers to add eyes and mouth and your cute doll is ready 😉







I hope your Autumn Fairy Doll turned out great. This would be a great decoration for the Thanksgiving table or any dinner in Autumn. I hope that you had fun. Come back soon for more crafts.

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How to Make Mini People or Dolls as Zipper Pulls as Back to School Craft for Kids

This makes a great back to school craft as this can be used to decorate your backpack! My daughter and I made a few of these to give to her special friends at school. We landed up having to make more than 20 of them to give out to everyone who was asking for them. She couldn’t make enough of them because they were so popular. I think you will love these too. They are very easy to make and you can use different materials each time. Any bead size or thread color will work. Just have fun and be creative with it!

How to Make Mini People or Dolls as Zipper Pulls as Back to School Craft for Kids



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Crafts Materials Needed:

– beads

– embroidery thread, yarn, string, or thread

– pipe cleaners

– scissors

– (Optional) metal snap spring hooks

Step 1



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I started off with a round bead that already had a face drawn on it. You can use paint or a Sharpie to draw 2 eyes and a mouth on a round bead if you don’t have face beads already.

Then put a pipe cleaner thru the bead. The  beaded head should be in the center of the pipe cleaner, as seen above.

Step 2


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– Now put the pipe cleaner that is thru the top of the head back down into the top of the head again until there is a loop….as seen above. The legs (bottom 2 pieces of the pipe cleaner) should match up too.


Step 3


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Take some embroidery thread (or whatever you have available) and fold it in half a few times (as you see that I did above). Then stick it in the loop hole, as seen above.


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If you want to make this a zipper pull, put a metal hook on it (optional…only for zipper pulls). Then Pull the pipe cleaner legs downwards so that the pipe cleaner on top of the head closes down on the hair and hook.

Step 4


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Cut the loops that are in the embroidery thread so that it resembles hair.

 Step 5


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Cut a pipe cleaner in half. Wrap it around the top of the body, so you will have arms.

 Step 5 b


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Like in the above picture.

Step 6


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Take the other half of the pipe cleaner and wrap it around the chest area as I did above.

Step 7


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– Now we can place beads on the arms and legs. I have long beads, but you can also use multiple small round or oval beads. Then just push the pipe cleaner back into the bead to make it so the beads can’t fall off.

 Step 7 b


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– This is what it looks like when all the beads are on there.

Finished Bead People



Finished Mini Figures



– My daughter originally only made a few of these for her to give to her closest friends. It lands up everyone in the class were BEGGING her to give them one. We landed up making enough for the entire class. Kids do Love these! Even boys! I hope that you had fun!

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How to Make a Sewn Notebook Cover with Cute Bunny on Top for Girls

School is about to start yet again and we thought you would love this craft to make a hand-sewn notebook cover. It is a super cute notebook cover that includes a stuffed bunny rabbit at the top. You love to write on it!  Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how make it.

How to Make a Sewn Notebook Cover with Cute Bunny on Top for Girls



How to Make a Sewn Notebook Cover with Cute Bunny on Top for Girls



 

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– light colored fabric
– pink felt
– pen
– notebook
– scissors
– pink ribbon
– pink bead for the nose
– instant glue
– filling material
– black paint marker



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Step 1

Fold the felt in half and place the notebook over it.



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Let about 0.5 cm on both parts (left and right) and cut the extra felt.




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Step 2.

Sew the two parts together until you reach about 3/4 of it.



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Measure with the notebook if the height is OK. You should have about 2.5 cm to the notebook spire.



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Step 3.

Put the ribbon here …



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… and sew it in place.



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Like this.



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Step 4.

Continue sewing for another 3 cm then fold the felt backward…



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And sew the parts together. This way, the upper part will be stronger.



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Do the same on the other part.



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The Cover will look like this.



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Now separate the default covers of the notebook and put them between the ribbon and felt.



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Like this.



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This is our notebook 😉 Do you think we can make it cuter?



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Step 5.

Of course! Let’s make a bunny! Draw a head with 2 long ears and two small paws on fabric.



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Cut them out.



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Place it again on fabric and draw the outline. Cut the second bunny out.



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Like this.



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Step 6.

Start sewing the two parts together. Let’s start with an ear.



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When you arrive in this point…



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… prepare the filling material…



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… and fill the ear.



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Then continue to sew until you finish the ear. It is important to sew only a little bit over half, then fill it because if you sew first and then fill, you can’t reach all the corners.



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This is the ear finished.



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Continue with the other ear…



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… the paws, and close the head. Don’t forget to fill it when you sew.



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The bunny head looks like this.



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Step 7.

Choose a point where you want the nose to be…



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… and sew the bead there.



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Like this. (If you prefer, you can glue the bead there)



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We will put the bunny in the corner.



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Sew it in place.



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Like this.



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Add the notebook and you are almost ready.



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Use the paint marker to draw 2 eyes and a mouth for the bunny 😉



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And there you have it…the finished notebook cover…the  bunny will keep you company as you write in it…whether is a journal or a school notebook. I hope that you had a lot of fun!

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How to Make Removable Nail Art for 4th of July : Fun Craft Idea for Independence Day

This is an adorable craft idea for little girls and teenage girls on the Fourth of July. By using mailing labels, you can make very patriotic nail art that can be taken off easily after the celebrations have finished. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to have a beautiful 4th July themed manicure.

How to Make Removable Nail Art for 4th of July  : Fun Craft Idea for Independence Day



How to Make Removable Nail Art for 4th of July  : Fun Craft Idea for Independence Day



CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– white labels
– pencil
– red marker
– blue marker
– scissors



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Step 1.

Place a finger over one label…



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And draws approximately the contour of the nail.



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Do the same for all the fingers.




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 Step 2.

Now is time to decorate them. Draw a little heart on each of them.



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Like this.



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Delineates the left corner of the heart , like this.



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Step 3.

Let’s add some colors. Make the upper left corner of the heart blue (using the blue marker).



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Like this.



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Then, using the red marker, draw the lines on the rest of the heart.



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Like this.



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Repeat for all fingers.



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Step 4.

If you have space, you can write on top of the heart “4 July”.



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Like this.



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Step 5.

Cut them out.



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Now our nail art looks like this.



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Remove the protection foil of the label…



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And place it on your nail.



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This is your cute 4th July themed manicure. It can be easily removed by detaching it from your nails.



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Now you will look amazing at the Fourth of July Parade and cookouts and parties. I hope that you have an amazing Independence Day!

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How to Make Glow in the Dark Ghost Nails for Halloween

If you want to be unique around Halloween time, you will love this idea for painted on ghost nails. This is a perfect nail decoration for Halloween:  and these nails  glow in the dark! . Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to paint them.



How to Make Glow in the Dark Ghost Nails for Halloween



CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– protective base (nail shield )
– very dark blue nail polish
– clear lacquer
– acrylic paints – silver, opaque white, white glow
– toothpick







Step 1.

Apply a protective layer on your nails using the base…







Like this. Let it dry.







Step 2.

Apply a layer of dark nail polish and let it dry well.








If color is not uniform, apply another layer. Let it dry well.







Step 3.

Put a drop of silver paint on a cardboard.







We will apply it using a toothpick.







Draw 3 lines from a corner…







… then connect them with curves. Like this.







Add a new row of curves and the spider web is ready.







Draw this spider web on every nail.

Let it dry.







Step 4.

Next we add ghosts using opaque white.







I will show on the cardboard what to do. Put a small drop of paint.







Using toothpick pull down a little to make her tail. Like this.







Let it dry a bit, then with the other end of the toothpick make the eyes and mouth. Like this.

If you can’t make the eyes and mouth this way, use a little black paint to draw them, once the white paint is dry.







So, do that on your nails, on the opposite corner.







Repeat for all the nails.







Step 5.

Add a layer of glow in the dark paint on the ghost. You can apply it with a toothpick or a cotton stick. Let it dry.

Take care if you will use black paint for the eyes and mouth, the glow in the dark layer should be applied before that.







Your nails are almost ready.







Step 6.

To protect your manicure, apply a coat of clear lacquer.







Thus colors will not fade with water. In order to remove them, use nail polish remover.







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How to Make 3D Paper Butterflies Artwork

Here is a great craft to make around Springtime. Unfortunately it isn’t Springtime, I just like butterflies. These paper butterflies will add a three-dimensional effect to any display or bulletin board. This is a great classroom or group project as each child can do a butterfly and add it to the board. These butterflies are made out of paper and turn out great as the wings are folded to look as if the butterfly is in flight.

How to Make 3D Paper Butterflies Artwork



How to Make 3D Paper Butterflies Artwork



Crafts Materials Needed:

Paper

Scissor

Coloring Items such as Crayons or Markers

Optional (Decorative Items such as glitter, pipe cleaners, sequins)

Dark Construction Paper

How to Make a Butterfly

Step 1



Fold Paper



Turn a piece of paper so it is on its side like in the picture above. In the center of the sheet of paper, lightly draw 2 lines about an inch apart from each other. Than fold towards you on both of those lines…then unfold.

Step 2



Draw Butterfly



Now draw the butterfly wings on the outside parts (the wings look like a number 3 shape)…and the butterfly;s body in the center.


Step 3



Cut butterfly out



Cut out the butterfly.

Step 4



Decorate the butterfly



Now draw designs on the butterfly wings and body. You can add design elements such as pipe cleaner antennae, or sparkly glitter on the body…I will leave the creative aspects up to you.

After decorating, re-fold the paper along the two sides of the body.

Step 5



The butterfly is ready to be pasted down by either one wing, or the body.



The butterfly is ready to be pasted down by either one wing, or the body. The illustration at the top shows how effective these butterflies appear, mounted on sheets of black paper, and tacked together for a panel. This makes a great group classroom project.

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How to Make Macaroni Weavers or Looms for Kids

This is a very unique weaving loom craft…and you probably haven’t seen it anywhere else. Here is a craft idea for making weaving looms out of 3 inch long macaroni noodles, string, buttons, and a few other items. Macaroni noodles work perfectly for making a loom as the noodles are hallow and allow string to be pushed through them. Find out how to put this unique loom together…the sooner you start, the sooner you can begin your weaving projects.

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How to Make Macaroni Weavers or Looms



How to Make Macaroni Weavers or Looms



Crafts Materials Needed:

5 pieces of macaroni each 3″ long

5 pieces of heavy string each 3-feet long

5 buttons slightly larger than hole in macaroni

yarn

5″ needle

How to Make the Macaroni Loom

Step 1



Pull a length of string through each of the macaroni pieces.



Pull a length of string through each of the macaroni pieces.

Step 2



Fasten a button to the top end of each string to prevent string from slipping through macaroni hole.



Fasten a button to the top end of each string to prevent string from slipping through macaroni hole.


Step 3



Thread the needle with yarn, and starting with the middle macaroni piece, weave the yarn over and under the macaroni pieces.



Thread the needle with yarn, and starting with the middle macaroni piece, weave the yarn over and under the macaroni pieces.

Step 4



Slide yarn onto strings as weaving progresses, pulling macaroni downward.



Slide yarn onto strings as weaving progresses, pulling macaroni downward. Add additional yarn by overlapping ends.



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When desired length of belt is reached, remove macaroni pieces and tie ends of yarn

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How to Make Fabric Oatmeal Container Drawstring Bags

Here is a craft for making a great drawstring bag out of a cylinder oatmeal container, fabric, some cardboard, and a few other items. This bag turns out looking beautiful and would make a great bag for yourself or as a gift to mom, grandma, or someone else you love.



How to Make Fabric Oatmeal Container Drawstring Bags



CRAFTS MATERIAL NEEDED:

Fabric

Oatmeal Container

6″ x 6″ cardboard square

Glue

Magazine pictures

Knitting needle (size 3 or 4)

White shellac

Scissors

Pencil

Ruler

How to Make These Drawstring Bags:

Step 1



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Cut cereal box to 4″ height, as shown by broken line in Figure 1.


Step 2



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Make cardboard pattern, 4″ wide at base and 5″ high to center point, as in Figure 2.

Step 3



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Using cardboard pattern trace triangles on colorful smooth magazine pictures. Cut triangles out, and lay, face down, on work table. Apply glue lightly down middle of triangle, making sure the top point is well covered to prevent unrolling. Place the knitting needle along the 4″ base, and roll triangle tightly around the needle to make a tube, as in Figure 3. Slip the tube off the needle and set aside to dry. It will take about 90 tubes to cover a box, 5 1/2″ in diameter.

Step 4



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Apply a liberal amount of glue to the outside of the cereal box. Stand tubes, side by side, around the box. Hold in place with rubber bands. When dry, apply several coats of shellac over tubes. Make a drawstring top from a piece of material and sew around top of tube-covered box. Cut a circle of the same material, 1″ larger than bottom of the box. Center and paste circle to bottom of the box with fabric glue. Bend the extra inch of material over and sew to base to cover ends of tubes, as in Figure 4.

 

 

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How to Make a Steampunk USB Memory Stick Pendant

Here is a Back to School craft that you can work on in the next few weeks. Learn how to take a normal USB memory stick and decorate it with paint and random objects…turn it into a Steampunk masterpiece.You can then wear it around your neck as a special pendant necklace. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you today how to make this cool and useful pendant.



How to Make a Steampunk USB Memory Stick Pendant



CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– USB memory stick
– black paint
– silver metallic paint
– bronze powder
– instant glue
– a piece of thin fabric for texture (I use tulle)
– a little wheel
– bronze bead – I use a little stylized flower
– scissors
– paintbrush
– toothpick (useful to put little pieces in place)



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Step 1.

First of all, remember that you don’t have to do everything we do…just use our tutorial as a guide. You won’t have the same exact materials as us…but just be creative.

Paint the stick in black.



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Like this. Let it dry.



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Step 2.

Cut a piece of fabric…




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… and wrap it around the stick so as to form creases.



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Apply some glue to fix it in place.



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Like this.



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Add the decorations among the creases. Glue them in place.



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Add glue on every edge to fix the fabric.



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Let it dry.



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Do the same for the cover. It will look like this.



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Step 3.

Use your paintbrush to paint the fabric in black. Also paint where the glue reached and bleached the paint.



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Like this.



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Prior it dry out, add a little bronze powder …



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… with your paintbrush.


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Like this.


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Let it dry well.



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Step 4.

Use the silver paint to add a metallic patina on some elements, especially the wheel.



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Like this.



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Also, add a bit of bronze powder on it, to keep the atmosphere.



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Let it dry completely.



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Step 5.

Put the cord through the hole on upper part of the stick…



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And make a knot. Now you can wear it as a pendant or key chain accessory.



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How to Make Fairy Lights with Bubbles and Paint

This is a cool and fun project for summer. What can be more pleasant than playing with water on a hot Summer day? How about painting with colorful bubbles, just the way a fairy would. Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade will show you, step by step, how to make this.

How to Make Fairy Lights by Blowing Bubbles



How to Make Fairy Lights with Bubbles and Paint



CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– plastic bottle
– 1 sock
– paints
– tape
– scissors
– liquid soap / shower gel… mixed with water



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Step 1.

Cut off the lower part of the bottle.



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Like this.



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Step 2.

Put the sock on the cut.




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Like this. You can use tape to fix it in place.



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Step 3.

Add some paint on the sock.



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Dip the sock in the soap / water mixture …



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Then gently blow through the mouth of the bottle. Take care not to suck in air through the bottle, because of the soap and paint.



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It is a fun project and you can make very beautiful fairy lights 😉


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How to Make Doll Pencil Toppers for Back to School

Do you want to create an adorable companion for your time back at school? Here is an easy-to-make doll that can be stored on the top of your pencil. Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to make it.



how to make doll pencil toppers for back to school



CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– pencil
– thick tread
– wooden beads (one white and 6 brown)
– small cloth piece
– matching cord
– a piece of wire
– needle
– rubber tube







Step 1.

Take the thread …







… and spin it on your fingers, like this.







Step 2.

Tie it on the middle with the wire…







… like this.








Put the wire through the white bead – this will be the head of our doll.







Step 3.

Take the rubber tube…







… and make two holes in it with the needle.







Place it under the head, put the wire through the holes you made.







Step 4.

Is time to form her arms.







Add three brown beads like this…







… and put the wire end through the last bead one more time. That way the beads will not fall.







Repeat for the other arm.







Step 5.

Is time to place the topper on the pencil…







Like this.







Let’s dress her. Roll the piece of cloth over the rubber tube, under the arms…







… like this.







Tie it with the cord…







… and that is our doll.







You can use markers to make her eyes and mouth too. And she will make your classes easier 😉







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How to Make Tissue Paper Flower Bracelets for Mom on Mothers Day or Easter

This versatile, large and beautiful flower can be used as a basket topper, bracelet or hair decoration. They are simple to make and you’ll be amazed to see your own flower bloom right in front of you. Since Mother’s Day is coming up, and we didn’t post this craft for Easter, I thought it might also be good to make as a gift for your Mom.


Flower Bracelets to Make for Mom on Mothers Day or For Easter



How to Make Tissue Paper Flower Bracelets for Mom on Mothers Day or Easter

 

Crafts Materials list:
  • 1 large sheet of tissue paper (2’6″ X 20″)

     

  • Pipe Cleaner (Green for the stem, but could be any color)

     

  • Scissors

     

  • Ruler

     







Step 1: Cut sheet into eight equal pieces. Then stack the pieces, putting any smaller ones on top.








Step 2: Fold the stack like an accordion, length-ways







Step 3: Wrap the pipe cleaner around the middle of your folded stack, twisting it tightly.







Step 4: Separate the sheets, pulling up to the center, one piece at a time. This is the fun part and you shouldn’t worry about making it perfect.







Step 5: Marvel at your new flower. Try to hold yourself back from making an entire garden.

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How to Make a Stand-Up Dress-Up Doll

When I was a little girl I would have so much fun dressing up paper dolls.  You know…. the paper dolls you buy in a book at the store where you cut out the clothes to put on them?  I loved them.  I used to spend hours dressing up the paper dolls and changing their clothes over and over again.  Well, today I’m going to show you how to make with your children a stand-up dress-up doll.  I got the idea from a post I saw on another site ( ikatbag.com). You are going to make the doll out of cardboard… it is much stiffer and will hold up to many, many clothes changes.  Also, in this craft you will find 4 different template sheets of different accessories for your dress-up doll.  That means hours of fun for you and your children dressing up the doll.  So, grab the few materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make a Stand-Up Dress-Up Doll



 

Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Black Marker

Cardboard

Paste or Glue (optional)

Glue Dots

 

Click on template images below to open and to print off.

Accessories Template 1



Accessories Template 1



 

Accessories Template 2



Accessories Template 2



 

Accessories Template 3



Accessories Template 3



 

Accessories Template 4



Accessories Template 4



 

Stand Up Dress Up Doll Template



Stand Up Dress Up Doll Template



 

Step 1



Print out template.  Cut it out.  Then trace it or paste it onto cardboard.



Print out template.  Cut it out.  Then trace it or paste it onto cardboard.


Step 2



Draw a face on the doll.



Draw a face with ovals for eyes.  A letter “C” for the nose.  A curved line for the smile.

 

Step 3



Cut around the figure.



Cut around the figure.

 

Step 4



 Cut two cardboard rectangles out.  Cut slits as the image shows you.



Cut two cardboard rectangles out.  Then cut the following slits out…. On one cardboard cut a slit on the top and a slit on the bottom.  On the other cardboard rectangle cut two slits on the top.

 

Step 5



Now put the cardboard rectangle's slits into the doll's feet slits.



Now put the cardboard rectangle’s slits into the doll’s feet slits.

 

Step 6



Turn doll around.  Put these two slits into each other.



Turn doll around.  Put these two slits into each other.  One rectangle has a slit on the bottom and one has a slit on the top.



It should look like this.



Like this.



Here is a different view.



Here is a different view.

 

Step 7



It should stand.



It should stand.

 

Step 8



Print out accessories.



Print out accessories.

 

Step 9



Cut them out.



Cut them out.

 

Step 10



I used glue dots to stick the clothes on the doll.



I used glue dots to stick the clothes on the doll.  They stay sticky time after time of changing clothes.

 

Here are some examples of how to dress up your new stand up dress up doll.

Example 1



Example 1



 

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I bet you and your children had fun making these stand up dress up dolls….. but wait till you see the amount of fun they have dressing them up too.  They will love it.  I gave you 5 examples of ways to dress up your doll…. How many other ways can your child come up with?  Have fun!!

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How to Make a Pair of Party Earrings for New Years

New Years is just around the corner and before New Years  the New Years Eve Parties begin.  Why not wear an amazing pair of earrings to this years New Years Eve Parties.  Today I’m going to show you how to do just that…. I’m going to show you how to make a pair of party earrings for New Years.  These New Years earrings have a lot of flash…. perfect for New Years Eve.  And, these earrings don’t have to be just worn on New Years Eve…. they are so beautiful you will want to wear them year round.

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Step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade



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Materials Needed

– 2 sparkle pom-poms
– 2 glass pearls
– 2 head pins
– 2 eye pins
– 2 earring findings
– 1 flat nose pliers



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Step 1

Take a head pin…



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… and put it through a pom-pom.



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Use the pliers to make a loop…



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… like this.



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Step 2

Take the eye pin…



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… and put a glass pearl on it.



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Cut the extra pin (with your pliers if it has a cutting side. If not, you’ll need a cutting pliers too), then make an open loop.



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Put the earring finding through the loop…



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… and close it. Like this.



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Step 3

Open the eye of the pin…



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… and put it through the loop of the pom-pom.



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Close the pin’s eye and you have an earring.



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Repeat to make the second one. Now is time to shine at the party.



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Aren’t these New Years Earrings beautiful?  I am sure you will get tons of compliments about these earrings…. even well after New Years Eve has passed.

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How to Make a Fairy Crown for Halloween

Girls love pretending to be Fairys.  They can pretend to be Fairys on any day of the year, but they especially love dressing up as a Fairy on Halloween.  Well, a fairy just can’t truly be a fairy without their Fairy Crown.  In this post I will show you how to make a Fairy Crown for Halloween.  Add this to your Fairy Skirt and Fairy Mask to have the most perfect Fairy Costume this Halloween.  Or, use the Fairy Costume to play dress-up all year long.  Let’s get started with the craft.  NOTE: you will need a little bit of help from an adult for this tutorial.

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Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to make this.



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Materials Needed

– 2 pieces of tulle: green and cream colored
– ribbon
– red beads
– needle and thread
– pen
– scissors
– a piece of brown cord
– lighter and pliers or tweezers (with Adult help)







 

Step 1

Draw 5 circles on cream tulle.







Cut them out.







Do the same with green tulle but make those circles smaller.








Step 2

This is the step where you need help. Fold a circle in quarter







… hold it with pliers and burn it a very little on the edges…. enough to wrinkle a bit.  (Must Have Adult Help.)  It is a very quick move with the lighter.







Do the same for all the circles. If you skip this step, the circles will remain flat.







 

Step 3

Set the pattern and make a mark where you should have the first circle (flower).







Using needle and thread sew the end of the ribbon…







… twist the ribbon…







… and sew it loose.







It will look like this.







 

Step 4

When you reach the marker, put a white circle on the needle…







… then a red bead …







and sew it to the spot.







Continue twisting the ribbon and sewing it loose, then add a green circle with a red bead… and so on.







Like this.







 

Step 5

Take the brown cord and put it through the tube of ribbon, under the first stitch.







Let enough cord free and make a knot.







This will keep the cord in place.

Begin to wrap loosely around the necklace…







… along with flowers, like this.







When you reach the other end pass the cord through the ribbon tube again.







The crown will be tied at the back…







… and it is ready to complete your Fairy costume.







Isn’t this Fairy Crown adorable?  Any Fairy would love to wear this crown.  Make sure to make the Fairy Skirt and Fairy Mask to accompany this Fairy Crown.

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