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Idea for arts or crafts...3/12/2011
  Q: I have a nine year old girl that i want to do art with. I don't mind helping her with some things, ...
  A: Below I have listed some great websites that I use often for craft ideas with children. ...
Art for 16 month twins?!2/28/2011
  Q: I'm a nanny looking after 16 month old boy girl twins, I really want to do More arts and crafts with ...
  A: Below I have listed a couple great websites that I use often for crafts with 16 month year old kids. ...
Art class grade 712/10/2010
  Q: I need tips. I SUCK at art. I can not make up my own ideas. I tend to look at peoples things and ...
  A: Below I have a couple websites for you to look at. Remember, drawing gets better with practice. You ...
Craft idea for kids12/4/2010
  Q: I am living in a hotel room with my 3 year old girl and 9 month old son for the past 6 weeks.We are ...
  A: There are lots of great easy crafts for kids to do inside during this weather. Below I have listed ...
Help! Homemade birthday gift!12/2/2010
  Q: My mums birthday is in 12 days. I really want to make her something special this year, but I have ...
  A: Here are a couple suggestions: - I know you said you didn't want a baking good but cookies in a ...
Stuffed Rat11/1/2010
  Q: We need to make a stuffed rat for my four year old son's school project. Please advise how to make ...
  A: Unfortunately I have never made a stuffed rat before. However, I did do some research and below are ...
community sculpture4/15/2010
  Q: I need help with something. This summer, I am leading arts and crafts at our VBS for 3-10 year olds. ...
  A: Below, I have found some great links to websites with different craft ideas. ...
crafts for 1-2 year olds1/4/2010
  Q: I am hosting a playgroup for about 15 16-24 month old children and their mom's. We will be using a ...
  A: There are several different activities that you could do for your playgroup. Crafts, games, and ...
Art material for kids10/23/2009
  Q: I am artist. I have been given an oppurtunity to do a 45 minute workshop with kids. Their age is 3-4 ...
  A: Sadly, I am very far from an artist, but I have taught several different classes for children of all ...
Milk Jug Rings11/3/2008
  Q: I hope you understand what I am speaking of. Do you know of the rings that come off of milk jugs? If ...
  A: I have never made any crafts before using milk jug rings, but I spent a bit of time looking some ...
bored day craft4/30/2008
  Q: hey i need usual things around the hose craft ideas i need at least 3 ideas for me and my sisters ...
  A: Using house hold items for arts and crafts can be lots of fun and are a great way to recycle. You ...
things to make with paper mache4/27/2008
  Q: im an 11 year old boy and i was looking for guides and ideas to make my own figures and monsters out ...
  A: hey kohsun thanks for the question! I get all of my recipes for paper mache and different craft ...
kids crafs with plastic eggs containers4/15/2008
  Q: I have been collecting those plastic eggs containers for some time now hoping that I will turn them ...
  A: Hey Sarah Thanks for the question! Using recycled materials or saved items for craft ideas are ...
activities for young kids3/31/2008
  Q: I am babysitting my cousins who are 1 and 2 and I would like some ideas on what I can do with them ...
  A: Hey Thanks for the question. Cousins can be so much fun to play with and at that young age, they ...
how to make paper out of old denim jeans3/23/2008
  Q: Do you know where I can find a recipe for making paper out of blue jeans? My two daughters and ...
  A: Hey Crystele! Thanks for the question! Using recycled items like clothing for crafts is a ...
making candles2/24/2008
  Q: i was watching tv and i caught the end of this lady making scented candles. how do i make scented ...
  A: I have made various different types of candles before I have tried many different kinds. I would ...

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I can give any ideas or suggestions need for children’s crafts. Anything from easy 5 minute crafts to weekend project crafts. I can also give you ideas about crafts for birthday parties and holiday. Not only can I answer children’s craft questions but also crafts that will engage the whole family.

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Working in Children Services for many years and running craft programs for children of all ages.

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