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MY CRAFT PROJECTS! (under construction)
Just a little page for listing crafts, projects, and just creative ideas - Most of these I have tried or am going to try. I hope you enjoy them!
*Don't forget that parental supervision is very important with little kids! Especially when it comes to scissors, heat, electricity, etc.*

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BIG YELLOW BOX

Would you rather have someone show you some crafts in person than looking at this site? Great idea! Why not host a craft party from The Big Yellow Box? They are very fun, interactive parties where you can see craft projects, make a craft to take home, and be able to purchase complete kits with all the supplies included together!
Go here for more information about The Big Yellow Box. 

"In 2002, in the interest of furthering personal development and creativity, a new business, called Big Yellow Box by Crayola, was created. Big Yellow Box brings home the opportunity for family creative development, in much the same way that Crayola has brought creative development to kids and classrooms for over 100 years. You might say Big Yellow Box is the best thing to hit homes since, well … Crayola Crayons!"

WHAT?!?!?! You've never heard of The Big Yellow Box??? Well, I'm sure you've heard of Crayola, right? Well, The BYB is a hostess party company that holds parties in your home to show pre-packaged craft projects that are put together by the Crayola Corporation... in a BIG YELLOW BOX ready to do! The craft projects are really pretty, useful, and just plain fun! The parties are interactive and fun, and you end up coming away from the party with something that you made while you were there. Not only are the crafts useful, but these projects give you a GREAT reason for spending more time with your children, and the end result is a useful addition to your house that you can look at everyday and remember an enjoyable time that you spent with your children.

Links

The Big Yellow Box - I described this above...
http://www.roxycraft.com/ - neat idea for a vinyl record 'bowl' at this site...
http://www.make-stuff.com/ - lots of great ideas! "For people who just like to make stuff... We've got all kinds of recipes, formulas, craft projects and ideas that you can make yourself."
Tampon Angel Ornament (Yes, you read right!) - http://web.dbtech.net/~suncastl/angel.htm
Make jewelry out of crayons! See the 'recipe' here:  http://www.inspiredathome.com/V.2.2/13.htm
Make your own box out of just PAPER! Great ideas here at:  http://www.inspiredathome.com/V.2.2/16.htm

My Crafts

Pictures of MY CRAFTS
Click this link to see images of crafts that I have made. Most of the patterns for them are on this page. Otherwise, they are Big Yellow Box crafts I have done.

Coming Soon!

Crayon Sun Catcher
Your own stepping stones
A tisket, a tasket, your very own basket!
Rock Painting!
Homeade Checkerboard
Paper boxes (origami type of thing)
 
Gum Wrapper Bracelets

Food Projects

 
 

Decorations and 'Extras'

 
 

Activities and Games

Bored in the car? Try the ALPHABET GAME. You start at the letter 'A', and try to find something that starts with that letter. It could be something like 'apple trees', or 'antennae' on the car, or even a street that starts with the letter 'A'. Or, you can just stick to finding street names that start with that letter, or find billboards that have that letter on it. Either way, it passes the time for a while so you aren't just staring out the window. (Hey - I know it sounds simple, but it's a huge lifesaver on quick weekend trips to the cabin!)
 
 
 
 
Email me with your craft ideas! I would love to add them here and give you credit if you would like! I know there are a ton of you out there who have a million great ideas for crafts or projects that someone can do for themselves, or with their children. Thanks for all of you who emailed me ideas!!!

last updated: 09/18/06

Contact me at: sommemi@hotmail.com