Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects in date order, then select a project and have some crafting fun!
Halloween Treat Bags Friday Fun (Oct 28, 2024) - Delight your trick-or-treaters with handmade bags full of goodies! Perfect for holding candy, cookies, or small toys, these colorful treat bags also make fantastic party favors. Get creative with decorating and make each bag unique!
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Creepy-Crawly Spider Bracelet Friday Fun (Oct 25, 2024) - Craft a playful spider bracelet that wiggles and twists with the flick of a wrist! This easy Halloween craft uses traced fingers and a paper fastener to create an animated spider. Perfect for mixed-age groups, making it an enjoyable project for kids of different skill levels.
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Halloween Suncatchers (Oct 21, 2024) - Create spooky suncatchers shaped like bats, ghosts, spiders, and jack-o'-lanterns to add a touch of Halloween to your home. These fun decorations catch the light in your windows and make thoughtful handmade gifts. Easy to make and customizable with different colors and creative details, they’re perfect for inspiring some Halloween crafting magic!
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Sew-a-Pumpkin Halloween Favor (Oct 18, 2024) Friday Fun - Craft a unique pumpkin-shaped party favor filled with candy corn by stitching yarn and recycled plastic. This easy project offers a playful twist on traditional Sewing Cards craft, making it ideal for group, family, and classroom activities.
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Cutouts for Halloween (Oct 14, 2024) - Get ready for Halloween with Aunt Annie's easy-to-use cutout patterns. Create spooky decorations with jack-o'-lanterns, bats, spiders, cats, and ghosts for windows, doors, porches, and beyond. Plus, the jack-o'-lantern can double as a fun mask!
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Circly Paper Chain Snake Friday Fun (Oct 11, 2024) - Link colorful construction paper rings to form a slithery, multi-colored snake! This fun craft makes a terrific decoration for classrooms or parties—drape it from the ceiling, wrap it around the room, or frame a bulletin board. Get creative and turn it into a contest: who can make the longest, funniest, or even the spookiest snake?
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Birthday and Party Pop-Up Cards (Oct 7, 2024) - Create colorful birthday cards and party invitations with a fun balloon pop-up that springs out when the card is opened! Follow the simple steps to cut a chain of balloons and glue it inside for a delightful surprise. Choose from ready-made designs, or get creative with blank cards in various color schemes, perfect for any celebration.
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Suede Leather Bracelets Friday Fun (Oct 4, 2024) - Learn how to create a stylish bracelet using scraps of suede leather or felt. This easy, no-special-tools-needed project is perfect for beginners! Simply cut a strip of leather or felt, glue on colorful motifs, and secure with a Velcro® fastener. A great way to try out leather crafting with minimal materials!
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Jungle-Themed Birthday Cards for Kids (Sep 30, 2024) - Get creative with these fun, printable lion and tiger cutouts! Follow step-by-step instructions to craft a personalized jungle birthday card, or mix and match the included templates to design your own wild creations. Perfect for kids' birthdays!
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DIY Doorknob Hangers Friday Fun (Sep 27, 2024) - Create fun and practical doorknob hangers with any message you choose! This easy project allows you to customize hangers with messages like 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Wake In Time for School.' Perfect for adding a personal touch to your home, office, or even classrooms!
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Zodiac Birthday Cards (Sep 23, 2024) - Easily personalize birthday cards by adding zodiac-themed clip-art. This project walks you through finding and using free zodiac images to create a one-of-a-kind greeting card that's tailored to the recipient’s sign.
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Leather Keychain Fob Friday Fun (Sep 20, 2024) - Create a custom leather keychain fob using a scrap of leather and simple tools. This beginner-friendly project is perfect for kids or anyone new to leatherwork. Personalize it with markers or leather cutouts for a unique, handmade keepsake.
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Make a Custom Rectangular Box Pattern (Sep 16, 2024) - Design a box pattern to fit any need with this custom-size rectangular box project. Whether it's for gifts, storage, or crafts, you can create a perfect-sized box using our easy-to-follow guide. Then, follow the assembly instructions in the Rectangular Box craft to bring your custom box to life.
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Floral Wire Mobile with Origami Flying Birds Friday Fun (Sep 13, 2024) - Add a touch of color and movement to any space with this beautiful floral wire mobile. Learn how to fold easy Origami Flying Birds and balance them in your design. Our instructions also include tips for making fish mobiles and creating your own unique mobile themes!
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Paper Appliqué Cards (Sep 9, 2024) - Transform your greeting cards with cut paper shapes and drawn stitches that imitate fabric appliqué. This easy technique offers limitless design possibilities, making it perfect for unique, personalized cards. Whether you're crafting for a special occasion or just for fun, this tutorial will inspire your creativity!"
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Seal Gum Recipe Friday Fun (Sep 6, 2024) - Discover the fun of creating your own stickers with this easy homemade adhesive. Transform ordinary paper into custom stickers, perfect for personalizing everything from notebooks to gift tags. Plus, this versatile lick-and-stick glue works wonders on handmade envelopes, making your crafts truly one-of-a-kind!
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Paper Airplane Experiment: Balancing Lift and Weight (Sep 4, 2024) - Explore the science of flight with our hands-on paper airplane experiment. Using the Floating Wing Glider, discover how shifting the center of gravity affects balance and flight patterns. This interactive project makes learning about aerodynamics fun and accessible for all ages—perfect for curious minds!
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Weave a Pincushion (Sep 2, 2024) - Create a unique pincushion in your favorite colors by weaving yarn into custom fabric on a simple cardboard loom. This project is fun and easy, guiding you through every step from weaving the fabric to forming and finishing your pincushion.
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Coin Barrettes Friday Fun (Aug 30, 2024) - Transform spare change into shiny hair accessories with this quick and simple craft. Start with pennies then experiment with different small coins, like dimes, to create a unique look. Perfect for making a set to keep or share as a gift.
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Tube-shaped Gift Bags (Aug 26, 2024) - Craft quick and versatile gift bags perfect for oddly shaped presents, food items, or craft storage. In just minutes, easily craft bags using our printable patterns or transform any decorative paper into custom-sized bags with our step-by-step guide and worksheet.
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Stuffed Felt Names Friday Fun (Aug 23, 2024) - Craft a vibrant and cheerful wall hanging that spells out your child's name. Learn how to cut, sew, and stuff individual felt letters, then join them together for a personalized decoration that's perfect for a bedroom door, wall, or over the crib.
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Flared-Top Boxes (Aug 19, 2024) - Craft elegant flared boxes that start with a square or rectangular base and gracefully expand to flared lid flaps. Our project includes printable patterns in various sizes, shapes, and colors, making these stunning boxes perfect for gift-giving or creating beautiful open displays.
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Bread Clay Recipe Friday Fun (Aug 16, 2024) - Create durable, colorful air-dry clay using bread and glue. This easy recipe yields a smooth, versatile dough ideal for crafting long-lasting beads, charms, game pieces, ornaments, and miniatures.
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Easy Gift Bags (Aug 12, 2024) - Create personalized, reusable gift bags with our easy-to-follow instructions! Have fun transforming your favorite wrapping papers into custom-sized bags perfect for any occasion. This quick and practical project adds a special touch to your gifts.
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Weave a Placemat Friday Fun (Aug 9, 2024) - Transform construction paper into vibrant placemats with our simple paper weaving project. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this fun craft will brighten up any table. Choose your favorite colors and start creating your own unique designs!
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Paper Weaving Cards (Aug 5, 2024) - Add a personal touch to your greetings with paper weaving. Our detailed guide walks you through creating beautifully woven designs, offering tips on color selection and exploring other creative uses. This project provides a rewarding challenge and a unique handmade result.
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DIY Clay Charms and Pendants Friday Fun (Aug 2, 2024) - Use your creativity to make wearable art using Homemade Bread Clay or store-bought clay. Experiment with colors, shapes, and textures to create one-of-a-kind charms and pendants. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this project offers many possibilities for self-expression.
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Waxed Paper Charms and Gift Tags (Jul 31, 2024) - Transform ordinary paper into playful embellishments with our DIY waxed paper charms! Create unique charms, gift tags, or window clings by simply cutting, waxing, and designing. Use free printable patterns as a starting point or make custom creations. Discover the magic of waxed paper today!
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Waxing Paper (Jul 29, 2024) - Make custom waxed papers in any color or pattern. Transform ordinary paper into durable, translucent sheets for your paper crafts. Create unique treat bags, paper flowers, and luminaries. You can even replace vellum with waxed paper to increase your creative options.
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Woolly Octopus Friday Fun (Jul 26, 2024) - Create a charming and cuddly yarn octopus with our easy-to-follow instructions. Learn the British technique to transform leftover wool (yarn) into a delightful handmade toy. Perfect for crafters of all levels. A great way use up leftover yarn.
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