After making several scrapbook layouts, you will realize that you've accumulated quite a bit of leftover paper and embellishments. You can't bear to throw any of them away, but what do you do with all the mismatched odds and ends, like the chipboard letters that don't spell any words or the tiny bits of ribbon and cardstock? Many scrapbookers will keep these leftovers in a … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Use Leftover Scrapbook Supplies
kids' crafts
8 Life Skills That Kids Get from Doing Crafts
Art paper and crayons may seem 'boring' and 'outdated' to a child who's used to flashy video games and battery-operated toys. However, many experts urge parents to get kids to do at least one hour of arts and crafts a week. Your child may balk a bit ('But mom, my favorite cartoon is showing!') but he'll eventually enjoy it…and will definitely learn a lot from it. There's … [Read more...] about 8 Life Skills That Kids Get from Doing Crafts
4 Fun Crafts You Can Make with Broken Crayons
You probably have a big box of old, broken crayons that your kids don't want to use. They still work perfectly (and most crayon boxes come with sharpeners, so you can still get a fine tip) but you know how kids are. They want new crayons, just because they're…new. Recycle the broken crayons and use them for fun crafts. Here are some great projects for a boring summer day or … [Read more...] about 4 Fun Crafts You Can Make with Broken Crayons
5 cute (and easy!) shoebox diorama ideas
'Mom, I'm bored!' your pre-schooler complains, tired of her toys and books. In this case, put her in front of 'the box.' No, not the television, but this fun (and cheap!) craft project: a shoebox diorama. You probably already have all the materials for the diorama right in your home. Aside from the shoebox, you need a thin plastic (the type used for wrapping books, or … [Read more...] about 5 cute (and easy!) shoebox diorama ideas