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Paper Mache Apples
These apples turn out beautifully every time! Make up a bushel of these apples to decorate your home or to use as gifts. Your child's teacher would love to be handed this kind of apple! This is an easy project if you're new to paper mache. . . . keep reading
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Sentimental Plaque
This little piece of wall art is easy and charming. Keep an eye out for vintage-inspired images. Pressed flowers (real or fake) make a nice addition to this project. I created this project for my summer art students as a way of using our handmade paper that we made together. . . . keep reading
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Framed Mosaic
For this project I found the PERFECT frame in Michael's Arts and Crafts. Look in the unfinished wood aisle for a long (18 inches by 5 inches) rectangular shallow frame. . . . keep reading
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Silly Serpents
This project was inspired by Maureen Carlson's book CLAY CHARACTERS FOR KIDS (2003). I just love the ideas in this book. This is a great project for using up scrap pieces of polymer clay. Your child will have a blast coming up with his own wacky characters. . . . keep reading
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Journal Covers
Customize a blank journal with your own decorative paper. You can find plain 4"x4" journals in the Artsy Mommy online store. These will make great gifts. This is a great activity for a birthday party or any other crafty occasion. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Journal Covers
Turn a plain journal into a unique gift. Choose your own marbled paper or lightweight scrapbooking paper. After covering the journal with the paper of your choice, embellish as desired. You can find these adorable 4"x4" journals in the Artsy Mommy online store. . . . keep reading
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Coaster Book
There are so many cool things you can do with these cardboard drink coasters, I almost don't know where to begin! Here are two easy booklet projects you can make with your child. The photo book would make a great gift for grandparents. You can purchase the coasters in my new online store!
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Mini Notebooks -- Stapled Binding
This project is fun and quick with a great finished product. Have fun pulling together different colors and patterns for these adorable mini notebooks. If doing this project with a group, I recommend cutting your paper to size ahead of time. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Mini Notebooks, Stapled Binding
This project will be a big hit at your next birthday party or brownie troop meeting. Prepare enough materials for each child to make two or three of these notebooks. All you need is some paper, a large-capacity stapler, and a glue stick. . . . keep reading
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Collage Series
Good things come in threes. Why just do one collage when you can do three? Provide your child with some interesting found objects to go along with some color-coordinated paper, and you'll have a great end result. This Collage Series project is guaranteed to provide an eye-catching work of art for your home. . . . keep reading
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Tied Paper Bundles
Kids love threading these paper squares onto a needle and thread. This project is easy and fun with a stunning finished product! You won't believe how easy it is to create professional-looking artwork. . . . keep reading
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Plaster Plaque
This Plaster of Paris plaque has a loop of twine cleverly embedded in the plaster. This project imitates the Fresco method of painting on fresh plaster. Your child will love what happens when water color meets fresh plaster! . . . keep reading
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