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April 17, 2008 |
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Go Green Crafts and Fun
The underlying message of Earth Day is a serious one, but how we teach kids about the holiday doesn’t have to be solemn. Making crafts, reading books, completing fun family projects and playing games can be as entertaining as they are educational. This week in honor of Earth Day 2008, I’m sharing my favorite re-usable craft ideas that have been sent in by Amazingmom.com readers over the years.
Whale of a Craft
How to make a bath toy out of a plastic milk jug.
Home Sweet Home
Transform a cardboard milk container or laundry box, into a cozy home for your small stuffed animals like Beanies or Webkinz.
Treasure Tin
Store your treasures in a beautifully decorated mint tin.
Learn how to go green with crafts on my blog >>
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- Kit Bennett
About your Family Activity Newsletter Editor
Kit Bennett, the founder of Amazingmoms.com and a mom to four fabulous kids has been inspiring moms with her great family activity ideas for over 20 years.
To learn more, check out Kit's Amazing Moms blog!
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| This Week's Featured Craft: Egg Carton Buggy Mobile |
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Why Kids Will Love It: Children can have fun with a group of friends when creating this charming eco-friendly craft. Let each child make one bug to hang on the mobile and it’ll come together in no time!
Materials: Cardboard egg carton, colorful patterned paper, acrylic paint, scissors, chenille stems, heavy pebbles or marbles, yarn, heavy twigs or craft dowels, medium black pom poms, small wiggle eyes, white craft glue, acrylic sealer spray, paintbrush, hot glue gun
Age Group: 6 & up | Difficulty Level: Easy
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| This Week's Featured Craft: Scrap Cloth Pencil Holder |
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Why Kids Will Love It: Little ones can use bits and pieces of cloth that are left over from other crafts for this unique pencil holder for Earth Day.
Materials: Empty aluminum can, white acrylic paint, paintbrush, fabric scraps, scissors, white craft glue, water
Age Group: 5 & up | Difficulty Level: Very Easy
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