Making Felt Coasters

Looking for a cute and inexpensive craft for your children? Why not try making felt coasters? They're super adorable, easy to make, and don't take a lot of supplies. The personalization options are endless too. So check out THIS link, for some great housewarming, birthday, or mother's day gift ideas.

And be sure to check out THIS book for more project on how to turn felt into wearable project.

Making a Three-Stick Stool

For YEARS I've seen three-stick stools at sporting events and in people's yards, and always wondered two things- 1) how they worked (they look like they would be so wobbly) but also also 2) if I could make one. While flipping through The Kids Multicultural Craft Book: 35 Crafts from Around the World  the other day I found the instructions, and it looked SO SIMPLE!

This project would be perfect for scouts, kids, parents and anyone who needs to sit down from time to time. The thing I love about this craft is that the stool can easily fold up when not in use, and can be moved from place to place without much effort. Place the folded stool in a back back, or fashion a sort of carrying strap and you're good-to-go!

Follow this link to the step-by-step instructions on how to fashion your own Three-Stick Stool!

Painting Area Rugs

If you want to add a little personality to a room, why not paint an area rug.  That's right- PAINT an area rug. Okay, so you won't paint the entire rug, just some decorative elements, such as a shape or name, but the result is still the same- a unique, one-of-a-kind, personalized rug, (drum roll please......) MADE BY YOU.

One of the great things about this project, is that it is simple, doesn't take a lot of supplies, and is relatively inexpensive. Remnant carpets, and small area rugs placed in front of doors make the perfect size, and aren't too large that you feel you need to fill the entire space. Check out THIS article, to learn how to personalize an area rug for yourself.

For this project you'll need acrylic paint, cookie cutters, area rug, and a fabric paint brush.

Gifts for the Budding Scientist

Do you have a little scientist in the family?

Do you want to encourage that scientific spirit?

Why not encourage inquisitiveness with some gifts specifically with your very own "Bill Nye" or "Beakman" in mind! 

Check out THIS article for ideas on gifts that encourage the special child in your life to keep on experimenting.

Decorating Hoodies

Personalize clothing with fabric paint and home-made stencils printed from the computer. Follow THIS LINK for instructions on how to make decorate a hoody.

Although the instructions for this article are specifically for how to decorate a hoody with "graffiti" style lettering the principles are the same for any type of stenciling.