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Expert: Stoop - 12/18/2000


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I have a 5 year old daughter who thoroughly enjoys arts and crafts.  She wants to make some neat Christmas ornaments, I have looked in local craft stores and I have some books, but nothing is easy and turns out the way it looks in the book.  Any ideas?  Thanks.

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Hi Anna,

I have tons of Christmas ornaments posted.  We just love to make them! :-)

A few my kids have made around age 5 that worked well are:

Photo CD
http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/blorncdphoto.htm

Juice Can Lid Ornament
http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/blornness.htm

Pine Cone Tree
http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/blpncnorn.htm

Santa's Hat
http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/blsnthtorn.htm
(my daughter loves this one, she made it when she was about 5 and it is still on our tree 9 years later!)

Simple Bead Ornament
http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/blsmpbdorn.htm
(each of my kids made these in kindergarten!)

Hope this helps, If you want to see the entire list of ornaments, check here:
http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/treeornaments/index.htm

Happy Holidays,

Sherri

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I have extensive experience working with children, and enjoy creating craft projects families can do together. Through the years, I have experimented with many different craft techniques using a variety of supplies. My personal favorite is creating treasures from trash! Why throw away toilet paper rolls or empty coffee cans? I also love all holiday crafts.

Experience

I have been a crafter in one form or another all my life. I have also been a day care provider and an elementary school employee. I am the mother of three. As a day care provider, I created my own curriculum program and craft projects for the kids.

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I have volunteered in many youth and community organizations including Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, etc.

Publications
My craft articles and projects have been featured and/or reviewed by many publications such as Access Magazine, USA Weekend, and a few "who's-who on the Internet" books.

Education/Credentials
As an ex-day care provider and elementary school employee, I have taken various classes in child development and guidance. I have also attended many community craft classes for adults.

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