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Looking for a handmade gift to make? A crochet plaid hat would be perfect gift.  Plaid is a classic pattern and quite popular lately. Try one of these plaid crochet patterns. There are lots of different colors of plaid you could go with. There are lots of different buffalo plaid crochet patterns to choose from. …

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Looking for some fun Christmas crafts to make? I made a cute wood cute painted reindeer ornament And fun colorful fingerprint Christmas tree. Next, I am going to make some fun Santa kid crafts using common household supplies.   I found a lot of different Easy Santa kid crafts to keep the kids entertained. There are …

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I have gathered a bunch of Thanksgiving kid crafts to share with you.  There are lots of different crafts to do and they don’t need many supplies. Any of these Thanksgiving crafts for kids would be great to do on Thanksgiving Day to keep the kids entertained. I made a curly turkey craft you can …

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I love spending Thanksgiving with my family. I helped my mom and grandmother make a large dinner for our family. Thanksgiving is a great time for pumpkin, turkey and other harvest activities, from art, math and reading. It is easy to add thanksgiving to all of your activities all month long. Check out the recipes …

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Halloween is next week. I received a set of neon Kwik Stix and decided to use them in to make a colorful witch puppet kid craft. Gather a few supplies, small plates, kwik stik, glue,  and a popsicle stick. You can make a puppet for some creative Halloween play. There are affiliate links in this …

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Love unicorns or know a unicorn lover? One of these cute unicorn crochet patterns would be perfect a perfect gift.   There are lots of different crocheted unicorn patterns to choose from, stuffed toys, dolls, hats, rattles, pillows, blankets and more. Learn how to make all kinds of cute unicorn patterns and different unicorn hair. …

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Looking for an adorable soft baby gift? A gift that is cute and practical? You can always use another baby blanket. Try one of these crochet baby blanket patterns. Are you looking for a creative way to make your nursery look special? Look no further than these 35 baby blanket patterns - cute afghans that …

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October and cooler weather have arrived. I have been thinking about Halloween kid crafts and what would my little one want to dress up as. I have collected over 50 different crafts for lots of Halloween fun. Most only need some paper and crafting time. witches, bats, jack-o-lanterns, spiders and more. There are affiliate links …

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Looking for a fun and cute crochet project? Make one or several of these colorful crochet bag patterns. There bucket bag crochet patterns for a snowman, cupcake, watermelon, and more. There are both free and paid bag crochet patterns. You could make some for gifts or as a gift bag. I think my little girl …

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School is starting back this week. Time for letters of the week for preschool classes, starting with the Letter A crafts. I have gathered a list of different crafts letter A and letter A activities from crafts, math, letter, recipes, and fine and gross motor skills. The preschool room I worked in did 2 craft …

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Looking for crochet for baby shoes? Baby shoes crochet patterns are a popular handmade gift. Who wouldn't love a pair of crocheted baby booties? Make some adorable crocheted baby booties for your new little one. Use these crochet baby shoe patterns to make different cute crocheted baby shoes. Crochet baby booties patterns are great to …

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My little girl loves dinosaurs, so I decided to make one of these dinosaur crochet patterns for her. My only experience with stuffed animal designs has been hats. But it looks like those would be difficult because they need round heads--I'm looking forward the challenge! My crocheting experience is in a straight line. Not so …

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Looking to make some adorable owl kid crafts? Owls are so cute, and fall is a great time for owl crafts. You can make bright and colorful owls or spooky owls for Halloween. They would be great for the letter O too. Get ready to make some wide-eyed owls. There are several free printable owls …

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Fall is wonderful, great for fall kid crafts! I can't wait for the cooler weather and fall activities. I enjoy walking by the river more when it isn’t 100 degrees out, though this year it has been much cooler and wet. I love the turning of the leaves too. Not raking up all our leaves, …

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What do you do when you want plan on making a torn paper pumpkin kids craft, but you don’t have any orange paper? You paint! There was a big stack of construction paper but for some reason it doesn’t come with orange paper. I had some washable watercolor I haven’t tried yet so I decided …

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I have gathered a lot of different kinds of pumpkin kid crafts for lots of fall fun. You can turn them into jack-o-lanterns for Halloween too with a few eyes and mouths. They would be great for the letter P crafts too. Pumpkin would also fit into a farm or gardening theme. I have included some science …

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I love the cooler weather of fall after the hot months of July and August. I enjoy the color of the fall leaves. Around here there are a lot of trees that just turn brown but there are some beautiful maple trees that have pretty leaves  Have fun making these fall leaf kid crafts. Post contains affiliate …

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We are looking for to a barbecue and fireworks display this week. In a month and a half school will be back in session in our part of the country and a great time for fun back to school kid crafts. Have fun with these apple, bus, and pencil crafts and activities. Create some fun back to school …

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Looking for fun ocean or beach themed crafts? Make these cute bright crab kids crafts using lots of different mediums. There are crafts for toddler to older children, easy to adapt. I won’t be anywhere near the beach this summer here in Central Kansas, but I can bring a little beach fun. Crab Kids Crafts …

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Looking for a cute baby shower gift? Make some cute shoes with this collection of summer baby shoes crochet patterns. Make up several pairs of crocheted baby sandals in different colors and styles. Crochet baby sandal patterns are great for small amounts of yarn. You can make up lots of pairs of crochet baby booties in …

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It is the time of year to celebrate dad. I have gathered a list of Father’s Day Kids Crafts the kids will enjoy making and dad will love receiving. My husband will be receiving a key chain with a picture of our little girl and a personalized photo mug. There are affiliate links in this …

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As I have said before, I love spring the start of warmer weather, gardening season and outdoor activities. It is a great time for Spring kid crafts. The flowers on the blossoming trees are out. We have had a few spring showers and a couple of days of freezing weather and snow. You never know in Kansas. It's 30 now and forecasted …

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I love flowers, receiving, planting, and growing them. All the bright colors make a yard extra special. I love spring flowers like crocus, tulips, and daffodils. Now is a great time for flower kid crafts. I have fun picking out all the annuals to plant in our flower beds. There are lots of pretty roses too. Make …

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Spring is here and soon hopefully spring showers. Soon the spring rain will make everything green and new. I love spring with warmer weather and new flowers. Now is a great time for rainy day crafts.  I have a list of fun rainy day crafts and activities to keep everyone busy on rainy days. It's …

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Looking for a crafts using recycled materials that are easily available? Toilet rolls crafts are great because they are always easy to get. You probably have one right now. These toilet roll crafts are great for Earth Day and talking about reusing and recycling. I have picked a bunch of paper roll crafts. I like …

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I always enjoy rainbows, bright and cheerful. Lots fun and colorful rainbow craft to make! My toddler and I tried a few of them out. Most of the crafts need only a few supplies. For example, you can use crayons, markers, colored pencils, and even paint to create a variety of different rainbow crafts. Perfect for …

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Create a easy rainbow bracelet craft for preschoolers. I love the colors and brightness in rainbows. Add some cheer to a rainy or snowy day. Easy enough for a toddler. Build fine motor skills and color skills. Crafts are a great indoor family activity. You can simplify the crafts for your youngest and let the oldest use their creativity …

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The Creative Behind A More Crafty Life Crochet Hi, My name is Heather Hamlin. Being creative is a large part of my life. I love to make stuff, all kinds from sewing quilts, crafts, recipes, to painting pictures and more. I am married and I have 1 girl. She was our wonderful surprise just after …

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