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| Small World-Themed Birthday Party I have to admit that when it comes to planning my kids' birthday parties, I tend to be a bit of a slacker. Occasionally, though, I come across party inspiration that is so fantastic, I am throttled in to wanting to plan the best parties I can imagine. That's how I'm feeling after reading Mena's post about her daughter's It's a Small World party. After getting fed up by "cool" versions of commercialized characters, she decided to devote the party to something her daughter loves: the It's a Small World ride at Disneyland. Only mildly daunted by the fact that she landed on a theme with no purchasable decorative components, she went on to create one of the coolest birthday ensembles I've ever seen. Read on to see how she pieced together a fantastic backdrop, decorated cupcakes and made personalized handmade party favors for each child. Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Velcro Catch Ball Velcro Catch BallBy Marie LeBaronThis DIY game of Velcro Catch Ball is super fun and super affordable. Using winter knit gloves and velcro balls, little hands never had it so easy in a game of catch.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Downturn in economy isn't deterring Arts and Crafts Festival (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch) HUNTINGTON -- Folks who stopped by the 33rd Annual Lions Arts and Crafts Festival at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington on Friday had their choice from thousands of handcrafted items from the 100 vendors at the event. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Heart Soap Dugshop makes this vegan pomegranate heart-shaped soap: anatomazing! [via Street Anatomy]Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Crafty Chica Challenge: Deck The Halls Winners Thanks to everyone who entered our Crafty Chica Challenge: Deck The Halls! Here are the lucky winners of the fantastic Crafty Chica products featured above. Grand Prize WinnerFlickr user, Bleufly, transformed her office cubicle into a winter cabin. The items used in the project include: two rolls of white duct tape, two pallet size cardboard boxes, two rolls of woodgrain contact paper, 42 ft. of pvc, and batting for the snow. I also stole two of my dogs' toys, a chipmunk (located on the roof) and a bunny. Runners' Up:Flickr user, homebodylynn, took inspiration from a favorite wrapping paper she'd saved from a few years ago and created custom holiday bedding. Flickr user, heartwares, created this fun and festive paper and ribbon wreath. Flickr user, bethanycr, made this simple and beautiful advent calendar. Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |