http://www.handmadenews.org/department/index.php?did=20 News of the Handmade World, or just the crafts in it - Published by Artfire.com en-us Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:42:16 MDT Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:42:16 MDT http://handmadenews.org/rss/crafty_kids/ ArtFire RSS Generator editor@handmadenews.org (Art Daily, ArtFire) http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5403 This is a little item I made out of necessity for my daughter. She liked having a little change for treats at camp during the summer, but not everything she wore had pockets. I thought this little necklace would also be great during the school year a... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:05:25 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5403 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5370 Summer seems to have just flown by and now, here in Georgia, we’re getting ready to go back to school on August 5th. This word search was inspired by my daughter’s school supply list. Enjoy!    ... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:12:46 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5370 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5297 My daughter and I have quite the little container garden growing on our deck. We also love to recycle so this little project was perfect for us. All you need is an empty 2 liter soda bottle to make your own mini greenhouse. Mini Greenhouse Suggeste... Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:28:35 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5297 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5298 Here is another great, yet simple recycling project. All you need is an empty 2 liter soda bottle to create a self watering container plant. Watering Bottle Suggested Ages: 6 up (Adult assistance needed with the knife) Time Needed: 15 minutes Sup... Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:20:13 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5298 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5248 This is an easy, yet functional gift for someone in your life that crochets. If you already create jewelry then you should be able to create your own stitch markers in no time, and it’s easy enough for your little one to pitch in and he... Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:48:36 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5248 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5214 Summer’s in full swing and unless you keep the kids occupied they quickly get bored. If you are not financially able to send the kids off to camp and you are a stay home mom then you are probably trying to come up with activities that c... Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:16:19 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5214 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5182 Sometimes it’s a little more challenging to come up with a gift idea for dad. I think every dad who uses a computer would appreciate this simple, yet practical mouse pad made from foam. Remember to embellish using markers only since the... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:42:32 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5182 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5145 More and more scientists are beginning to find that father’s play as important, if not a more important role in their children’s life than mothers. Searching around on the internet, article after article stressed the impac... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:26:45 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5145 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5109 It’s practically summer and the days are nice and toasty. It’s flip flop time! Run out to your nearest store and pick up a pair of plain flip flops in a nice bright color along with a skein of a colorful eyelash yarn and g... Fri, 28 May 2010 14:26:59 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5109 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5077 We are enjoying the birds that have been visiting our backyard and we have been attempting to identify the various types. Our favorite is also the easiest to identify, it is the cardinal. It is such a thrill to watch the male and female feed each oth... Fri, 21 May 2010 18:27:11 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5077 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5032 My daughter and I have been enjoying watching the various birds that have been visiting our little deck garden. We especially enjoy the cardinals. Here is a cute way to recycle a juice box and entice some feathered friends to visit at the same time. ... Thu, 13 May 2010 16:35:30 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5032 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4963 Apart from the gorgeous flowers in bloom everywhere, the other sure sign of spring is the multitude of bugs and caterpillars. We are constantly being bombarded by tiny green ones dangling from the tree overlooking our deck. Have fun recycling an empt... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:07:37 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4963 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4977 Who doesn’t love butterflies? These beautiful little creatures are a magical addition to any garden. My daughter and I enjoy planting flowers with the specific purpose of attracting butterflies. It is a little ... Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:59:40 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4977 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4973 Family time is special time.  There are so many things we can do as a family that does not cost money.  One of my favorite family activities is playing board games and card games.&nb... Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:48:56 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4973 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4901 This is a fun, easy bracelet to make and it’s also a great recycling activity. Pull out those old sweaters or perhaps the ones that got felted by accident and turn them into some fabulously unique pieces of jewelry. The possibilities ar... Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:51:23 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4901