Crafts for Kids | Savvy Crafting | Savvy Cafe
|
|
Aug 04 2008
While all children eagerly anticipate the lazy days of summer, most parents know that early anticipation can quickly turn into the dreaded “there’s nothing to do” attitude. While keeping boredom at bay for up to three months can be a challenge, a little advance planning and a handy list of projects and activities can inspire [...]
Mar 05 2007
Spring is literally a breath of fresh air. You can open your windows and let the warm breeze blow away the winter cobwebs. Spring is also the time when colors go from drab to dazzling. The pastel shades of spring blooms are reflected in Easter goodies.What better way to celebrate the season than with a [...]
Mar 05 2007
(ARA) - Have your kids been stuck in a rut or are they just plain old lazy? Get them off the couch and motivated to actually do something with some of these fun and affordable activities and crafts using household items and products under $5.
Chinese Jump Rope Game — This jumping game is perfect for [...]
Feb 24 2007
To get you Started
Are you a whiz at organizing fun and original kids craft parties? Do your parties tend to leave people talking for days? If you enjoy putting together crafting parties for kids, you might want to consider making a business of it. Kid’s parties are some of the most common type of celebrations, [...]
Feb 03 2007
It does not take a lot of hard work to learn needlepoint. It is something that you can learn in time and have a lot of fun with. You will see that there are many different things that you can make with the right needlepoint techniques. You may want to show your children how to [...]
Jan 26 2007
Kid Pottery Wheels:Â Their First Step
A kid pottery wheel is a great way for you to get your child interested in a fun craft. There are many different styles and methods to learning pottery, but when you want your child to truly learn how to dive into this artistic form, you’ll want to find a [...]
Jan 23 2007
Pottery Painting: A Child’s Artist Comes Out
When it comes to pottery painting, do you think about going to the local mall to have this done? Probably not but there is a good chance that your daughter or son would love to have their next birthday party painting pottery at these large pottery warehouses that are [...]
What could be scarier than some fake spider webs and a leering jack ‘o’ lantern this Halloween? For millions of Americans, the answer seems to be a bare front porch and undecorated home totally lacking in spirit.
In 2007, nearly 50 percent of Americans decorated their homes or yards for Halloween, according to the National Retail [...]
Tips for Converting a Basement into the Ultimate Craft Room
(ARA) - Are you passionate about painting? Crazy about quilting? Does scrapbooking allow your creative light to shine? If so, you’re not alone – Americans spent more than $31 billion on arts, crafts and hobbies last year, according to the Craft & Hobby Association. And whether [...]
This weekend I came across the best craft book full of great felt projects - “The Cute Book” by Aranzi Aranzo (who also has a ”Bad Book” - for when you’re cute-d out). It’s full of the coolest (and yes, they really are the cutest) patterns for all sorts of creatures.
So my eight-year-old daughter and I did [...]
Decorating eggs is a traditional craft practiced by families and artisans around the world.
Some use decorating methods handed down over generations, such as the elaborately decorated pysanky of Slavic nations or the cascarones of Mexico. Others invent new ways to embellish their eggs each year — painting them, writing on them, turning them into funny [...]
Valentine’s Day is not just a holiday for couples; it is a day to show everyone you love your appreciation. Why not express your admiration and love by creating personalized gifts and treats? Whether a delicious breakfast-in-bed or embellished Valentines, your loved ones will treasure your handmade gifts and thoughtfulness.
Breakfast-in-bed
It’s all in the presentation. Make [...]