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Crafts

How to Make Jumbo Crayons

June 22, 2010

Since it is the traditional school year is over and the crayons no longer look all pointy and shiny and new like this

but look like, you know, all broken and dull, I thought it would be the perfect time to make a video tutorial about how to make jumbo crayons out of broken crayon pieces. 
Except between all [...]

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Homemade Play-Doh Tutorial

June 15, 2010

I would like to show you today how to make homemade Play-Doh in 3 minutes with 3 common kitchen ingredients.
My friend, Jamie, (Hi, Jamie!) gave me the idea for this week’s tutorial when she was telling me about her first attempt at making homemade Play-Doh. My children love this stuff and played with it for [...]

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The Purl Stitch Video

June 8, 2010

Today’s video tutorial is the purl stitch. When knitting, the knit stitch and the purl stitch are the two basic stitches you will need to know.
If you would like to study the purl stitch in still drawings, here are some great Learn to Purl diagrams.
I like to use this little rhyme when showing the purl stitch to my [...]

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The Knit Stitch Video Tutorial

June 1, 2010

There are 2 basic stitches in knitting: the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Today, I would like to show you the knit stitch.
While you are watching the video, here are some things to remember:

Keeping your index finger on the stitches closest to the ends of the needles, like I do, will help prevent you [...]

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Cupcakes For the Smockity Kiddos

May 28, 2010

My sweet friend Liz, from Hoosier Homemade, is my guest today. I know you will enjoy her amazing culinary talents!

Thank you so much, Connie, I’m just thrilled to be sharing these cute Cupcakes for The Smockity Kiddos with your readers today!
Hello, Smockity fans! I’m Liz, the Hoosier Momma from Hoosier Homemade. I’m a SAHM of 3 teenage boys, that [...]

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How To Cast On Knitting Stitches

May 25, 2010

Learning how to cast on knitting stitches is the first step in beginning to knit.
I’ve done a video tutorial showing you how to cast on. You can stop and start the video to study the steps involved. Also, look at these great diagrams for learning to cast on knitting stitches.

Now, it is your turn. If you have a [...]

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Great Drawing Activity for Kids

April 13, 2010

I have written about this activity before, but I have to tell you about it again because I love it so! We call it ”Pack It All In” and it is a great drawing activity for kids of all ages. Kids love it and it keeps them occupied for a good long time if you need it [...]

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How To Sew a Machine Hem

April 12, 2010

Welcome to another edition of Tutorial Tuesday! Today I will be showing you how to sew a machine hem.
I am including the photo below to better explain what I briefly touched on in the video. Notice how the hem portion is barely sticking out from underneath the dress portion. This is how you will want [...]

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Need More Stress in Your Life?

April 6, 2010

Do you have a quiet life? Even dull perhaps? Do you feel the need to add a little, oh, I don’t know… blood pressure raising activity to your too-quiet days?
Then try this outdated product that is no longer sold in stores and can only be acquired from an elderly friend who has had them in [...]

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Q & A Books Children Can Make

April 5, 2010

These simple question and answer books that children can make are perfect for reviewing a unit of study.
Supplies needed:

printer paper
construction paper
scissors
marker
glue

See more of my Tutorial Tuesday videos for pop up books and more! And don’t forget to come back Thursday, April 8 to see what the 4 Moms, 35 Kids say about menu planning.
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