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These projects are perfect for play groups, birthday parties, and troop meetings.
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Ribbon-Covered Box
This is a great way to spruce up an old gift box and use up your scraps of ribbon. When doing this with children, don't worry about ribbon placement. Crooked ribbon looks just as good as straight! Try this project for your next party or troop meeting. . . . keep reading
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Pigs
This Polymer Clay project is perfect for the younger artist. There's no right or wrong way to make these adorable little piggies. They turn out different every time...each one has their own expression and personality. You can almost hear them talk to you! . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Pigs
Watch as Deb shows you the steps to making these adorable pigs. You'll see how incredibly easy this modeling project is...perfect for the younger artist! . . . keep reading
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Sticker Critters
Here's another fun and simple idea. You and your kids will love making these adorable critters from assorted stickers you can find in an office supply store. For your convenience, a STICKER KIT is available in the ARTSY MOMMY STORE. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- STICKER CRITTERS
Watch as Deb makes these adorable critters using simple sticker shapes. Find your own stickers in an office supply store OR purchase a STICKER KIT right here at artsymommy.com. Click on the ARTSY MOMMY STORE link on the left hand side of the screen. . . . 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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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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Paint Sample Note Pad
Be prepared for those tricky situations where you have to keep your kids quiet and busy. Waiting rooms, restaurants, plane trips, and rainy days will be a breeze when you pull out a bunch of these colorful and fun note pads. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Paint Sample Note Pad
In this video Deb shows you how quick and easy it is to make these cute note pads for your children. Be prepared the next time you need to keep your little ones entertained. So on your next trip to a home-improvement store grab a handful of colorful paint sample strips and be a hero! . . . keep reading
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Stained Glass
Well...not really, but this easy project sure looks like the real thing! Your kids will love how this looks hanging in a window. You'll love how easy and mess-free this project is. I love the combination of thin black lines and the colored tissue paper. This is a great project for a preschool or daycare. . . . keep reading
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Valentine Candy Box
This Origami paper box is the perfect container for your Valentine treats. These steps are easy to follow and master. You and your child will be experts in no time. These inexpensive paper gift boxes are handy all year round! . . . keep reading
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VIDEO -- Valentine Candy Boxes
In this video Deb walks you through the steps to an Origami Box. All you'll need for this project is some red and white printer paper (cut to size) some rubber stamps and ink pad. Oh, and don't forget the Hershey's Kisses! . . . keep reading
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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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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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Stained Glass
Well...not really, but this easy project sure looks like the real thing! Your kids will love how this looks hanging in a window. You'll love how easy and mess-free this project is. I love the combination of thin black lines and the colored tissue paper. This is a great project for a preschool or daycare. . . . 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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Fingerprint Art
This quick project takes Ed Emberley's idea one step further. I just love the combination of colored fingerprints and black lines. All you need to set off these adorable pictures is some colored squares of paper and mat board. These would make great gifts for grandparents.
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