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Thanksgiving is right around the corner! This fun and easy activity is a great way to dress up any holiday table, and also makes the perfect little Thanksgiving gift for grandparents, family, and friends. Materials Needed: Pinecone Googly eyes or craft eyes Glue (hot glue works best) Piece of orange foam, cut into small triangle shape for beak (may use ...

Christmas time is here… Need a quick, fun, and easy craft for the kids? A gift idea for grandma? Look no further – a gorgeous 3D paper star craft to the rescue! Stars are a beautiful symbol of the Christmas season. The Bible tells the story of the famous star that guided the Magi to the infant Christ child. And ...

Mother’s Day is the one special day each year dedicated to celebrating moms everywhere. Wouldn’t it be nice this year to show mom how much you love her with something extra-special? (Even better when it’s homemade with love!) Finding a great gift for mom doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. We have found an easy and inexpensive gift that ...

Learn the secret to creating your very own ship in a bottle! This timeless maritime craft has been a favorite hobby for centuries. Armed with patience and a few tools, you too can create one, leaving your friends to wonder … “How did they do that?” Important Note: Parental supervision and help is a must for this craft. This craft ...

Soap carving is a wonderful handicraft for kids of all ages. Soap makes a great sculpting medium, especially for first time carvers. It is soft and pliable enough for small hands to manipulate, safe to work with, and allows for plenty of creative freedom. It’s also an inexpensive project so you can enjoy carving over and over again. Materials Needed: ...

Got broken crayons? Don’t throw them away! Give them new life with this fun, quick and easy craft and gift idea. Materials Needed: Broken or old crayons Heart shaped baking/candy molds (or muffin pans) Oven mitt Cooling racks or other surface to allow pans to cool Peel the paper off all of the crayon pieces. Break any large pieces of ...

During King Alfred’s day, books were written by hand. The printing press had not been invented quite yet. It would take a dedicated monk many, many quiet hours to copy or write a book with the utmost care. During this era, books were made with ink and parchment – a thin, stiff material. Many of these hand-copied books contained beautifully ...

Children are naturally wired to be playful and imaginative. Unfortunately, the busyness of daily life can also steal away their opportunities to continue enjoying these gifts. What can parents do to further encourage imagination in their children? 1) Give Them Time Unstructured time is vitally important if you are going to encourage imagination. Sometimes it takes a bit of time ...

The Civil War is often referred to as “The Boys’ War” because many soldiers were still just teenagers. The official rule of the Union Army was that soldiers must be 18 years old in order to serve. However, many boys lied about their age and recruiters would turn their heads. Many young boys who were too young to serve would ...

Celtic knots are beautiful, decorative patterns that come in many styles, colors, and designs. Celtic Knots usually feature endless circles, interlocking patterns, or unbroken designs. This is why they are often used in Christianity to symbolize the Holy Trinity. Celtic knots are a very popular art form in the United Kingdom. They are a key part of art, history, and ...