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Yarn Paintings
Here's a project I'll bet you've never seen before. These pictures are filled in with brightly-colored cotton yarn. The effect is stunning and your child will love this process as well as the finished product. You'll want to make one too! . . . keep reading
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Clothespin People
These little people were inspired by the miniature Guatemalan Worry Dolls, little figures given to children to take away their worries as they sleep at night. Your child will love making a bunch of these little people to keep her company day OR night. . . . keep reading
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Paper Marbling
Experience a centuries-old art form. This project takes a little preparation, but it's well worth the effort. Create your own beautiful decorative paper that can be used in all of your paper crafts. This is a great crowd-pleaser! . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Paper Marbling
You've got to try this! Kids and adults LOVE this art activity. This project takes a little preparation, but it's well worth it. Once you get started marbling paper, you won't want to stop! We marbled paper for my daughter's 11th birthday party. It was a big hit. . . . keep reading
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Origami Paper Covered Boxes
Turn a plain kraft paper box into something really special. Find the perfect box in the Artsy Mommy online store. Deb has worked out all the measurements for you, so there's no guesswork. Pick your favorite origami patters to decorate your box with. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Origami Paper Covered Boxes
Watch as Deb turns a plain kraft paper box into a work of art. These boxes make great gift/jewelry boxes. You'll have fun choosing your favorite patterned origami paper to decorate your box with. Find the exact box in the Artsy Mommy online store. . . . keep reading
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Handmade Paper Hearts
If you've never tried papermaking before, give this project a try. Your kids will love the papermaking process. Make up a bunch of paper hearts and save them for future paper crafts. These hearts make a great focal point for your cards and gift tags. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Handmade Paper Hearts
This papermaking project doesn't require an investment in fancy equipment. This is a great project if you're new to papermaking. All you'll need is a few items from around the house and a couple of inexpensive things from the fabric store. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Papermaking
In this video Deb walks you through the steps for making sheets of paper. She shows you how to use a mould, deckle, and a paper press. All of these pieces of equipment were ordered from www.trytel.com/~brittq/index.html . . . keep reading
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Plaster Heart
This project takes the Plaster Plaque project one step further. Use your own heart-shaped cookie cutter to create the heart in the center. I love the imperfections and irregularities of these little pieces of wall art. This heart should be on display all year long.
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Mini Notebooks -- Sewn Binding
Here's a little introduction to the art of bookmaking. This technique is commonly used in Japan. Once you've mastered the sewn-binding, you'll realize the infinite possibilities for making books of all shapes and sizes. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Mini Notebooks, Sewn Binding
Learn a bookmaking technique that has been around for centuries. You can make these mini notebooks from materials you probably already have. Introduce your children to the art of book making. Children ages 7 and older can make these little sewn notebooks. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Tassels
Deb walks you through the steps to adding small tassels to the ends of the string left over from a sewn binding. This is completely optional and is a bit too difficult for children. These tassels are an adorable finishing touch to your mini notebooks. . . . keep reading
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Quilling
Quilling is about 500 years old. When it came to America quills (feathers) were used to curl the thin paper strips. Quilling is easy to learn, and in no time you and your child will be creating beautiful artwork with these simple paper curls. . . . keep reading
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VIDE0 -- Quilling
Watch as Deb walks you through the steps to this fun and addicting art form. She has some helpful tips and ideas for some simple projects that will make great additions to your paper craft repitoire. This project is for the slightly older child, ages 7 and up. . . . keep reading
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