CraftiCast Ep1 Kids crafts

Please choose a local “Mom & Pop” craft store when buying your crafts. They are more able to help you when you have questions and requests.

Fun Foam is great for all ages. Pre-cut kits are great for ages 3 and up. The material is easy to cut and decorate. Use markers, for younger kids. Pre-cut stickers are great for scrapbooking because they are acid free. Companies that sell Foam kits and cutouts wholesale are Nicole a division of Sbars, Darice and Creative Hands a division of Fibre Craft.

Project Idea:

• Use a magnetic back sheet to cut out a frame for a picture, decorate it with foam stickers, glitter and/or sequins. Use Fancy edged scissors to cut around the edge.

Companies that sell Foam kits and cutouts wholesale are Nicole a division of Sbars, Darice and Creative Hands a division of Fibre Craft.

Another Summer time favorite is always lanyard. Also called Plastic Lacing, Gimp or Rexlace. I know when I was a kid I made tons of keychains. The hardest part is starting it. Here is a link to a youtube video I created to start the keychain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_NLnstEM0

Here is link to some free instructions.: http://www.carbidecamps.net/CombinedActivities/LanyardsPage/box.htm

Next we talked about Friendship bracelets. They are made from DMC or Anchor floss. These started out being something that you make and trade with your friends. Here are some free instructions http://www.mediamessage.com/kayton/GirlScouts/bracelet.htm

Last we talked about toe rings. Great way to use the few beads that are left over from other projects. Take clear stretch magic and a crimp bead and you have a great toe ring. Only use a few beads that will stay on top of you toe so when you walk you won’t be stepping on anything. Videos will be up about this as well.