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Get Crafty with the Kids this Summer

June 23, 2012 By 1 Comment

School is out, and the kids are home for summer.   I remember those days of hearing “Mom.. I’m bored.”  Boy, it seemed like that would start within one week of summer vacation.  As an adult, I wish I had a summer vacation!  LOL!

Are you on the look for something to keep the kids busy?  Maybe some fun crafting ideas?  Well it is a good thing you can shop on Factory Craft Direct for all your crafting needs to keep the kids busy this summer.

Here are a few fun crafting ideas ~

Candles in the Sand ~ 
Supplies needed ~ a pile of sand (sandbox works too)
Candle making supplies ~ Wax, color, scent, wicks.
Let the kids use their imagination.  You can use anything to make a shape in the sand.  I used a heart shaped small cake pan (mini pan).  Push the object into the sand to make the shape.  Melt the wax, add color and scent and pour into the sand shape (slowly).  Wrap the end of the wick around a long pencil or stick and place the wick (tab down) in the middle of the candle or if using 2 wicks place into candle accordingly.
Once the wax hardens, scoop it out of the sand and you have a sand candle.  I remember the first time I ever made one was in Bible School :)

Pet Rocks ~
Supplied needed ~ Rocks of all sizes and shapes,  paint, silly eyes, yarn, misc goodies.
This is so fun because the kids can get really creative.  Let them paint the rocks and once they are dry they can add eyes, pom poms, yarn, glitter, etc.  They can make a rock family, or special rocks with sayings for gifts, possibilities are endless and only limited by their creativity.

Jewelry Fun ~
Supplies needed ~ jewelry making items, imagination.
Let the kids create gifts for friends and family.  Jewelry is fun, easy and can be a great way to spend a full day. Necklaces, bracelets, hair clips, and more.

Chip clips or picture holder magnets ~
Supplies needed ~ Magnets, Clothespins, Paint, silly eyes, pompoms, glitter, etc.
Let the kids get creative painting the clothespins and adding eyes, glitter, beads, etc.  Put a magnet on one side for refrigerator magnet/picture holders or use without a magnet for a chip/cereal bag closure.

There are many crafts that can keep the kids busy this summer, and even help them feel important by contributing to gift giving.  You can get them to make all kinds of bird feeders with items you have around the house (peanut butter, bagels, oranges, apples, etc) and using wire and rope from Factory Craft Direct.    No matter what you do, just enjoy your time with the kids.  Take it from a Mom who all of a sudden has a 20 year old kid, the time fly’s by very fast.

 

 

Silverware Wind Chimes

June 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Silverware Wind Chimes can add beautiful sound and charm to your home or garden.

Materials:

 Silverware

Needle Nose Pliers

Drill

Wire

Beads

Hammer(optional)

Step One

Drill a small hole through the end of the handle of each piece of silverware you will be using. Prior to this I used a hammer to pound the spoons and forks flat for a different look, that part is optional.

Step Two

Use your needle nose pliers to bend the tines of a fork into loops. These will be where you hang the rest of your silverware from. You can also bend the handle into a hook or use wire when you are ready to hang it. 

Step Three

Thread an end of wire through the hole on a piece of silverware, twist end around itself to secure closure. Next add desired beads throughout the length of wire. Repeat the wire end closure on tine loops of your hanging fork. Do this to the rest of your hanging silverware, be sure to make each one a different length.

There are many different ways to bend, twist and change your wind chimes to make them unique and give them a different sound. Play around and see what you like best.

Re: Purpose Cookie Sheet, Message Board

May 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

A custom cookie sheet message/magnetic board is an inexpensive, easy craft that can add some character to your home or office.

Materials

* A Cookie Sheet

* Contact or Scrapbook Paper

* Glue (spray adhesive worked well)

* Embellishments (Flowers, Stickers etc.)

* Scissors

* Ribbon

* Magnets

Step One ~

Size and trim the paper of your choosing to fit inside of cookie sheet. I used some old contact paper.  Apply adhesive and place paper gently inside of cookie sheet, make sure edges are lined and all wrinkles are smoothed out before adhesive sets.

Step Two ~

Once dry you can add your embellishments and decorate the cookie sheet. Remember you can add whatever you want, I added little hooks at the bottom for my keys. A piece of ribbon worked well to hide the seam of the paper and if your cookie sheet has a hole in the top you can thread the ribbon through there, knot and use that to hang it. I had to drill a few holes in the top lip to thread the ribbon for hanging.

Now you have a custom Message Board! Add magnets and use them to hold reminder notes, chore lists, etc. Be creative, instead of using contact or scrapbook paper you could use photos and/or decoupage your own little masterpiece.

I’ll Spool You

May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Do you need more places for storage, and are tired of the same old metal clothing hooks. Save money and Re: Cycle your thread spools.

 

I recently started using old wooden thread spools as hooks in my craft room. They work great and are a cute little addition to the space. All you need is a long enough screw to go through the spool and into the wall. Many crafting supply stores actually sell wooden thread spools, upwards of $30 for 3! Instead, If you don’t have any lying around I suggest going to rummage sales and flea markets and look for people selling old sewing supplies. They would even work great as handles for drawers or cupboards.

Super easy, Super cute!