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Barbara December 25, 2010 at 12:19 am

Old window frames make great pictures frames for 4 small prints (or how many openings there are in the window). Or great frames for small mirrors, making it into a large mirror when all put together (hot glue the mirrors to the back). One large scene behind one window frame and a lacy curtain, makes it look like an extra window in your room…you pick the scene. Cork board stapled behind also makes a great bulletin board, again, with or without the lace curtain and of course, without the glass.They sell stained glass paint in craft stores, make yourself your own stained glass window and hang in front of an existing window in your home with a chain and a hook.Have fun!

taffneygreen December 25, 2010 at 12:27 pm

craftbits.comallfreecrafts.comfamilyfun.go.comfreecraftz.comcraftown.comcraftfreebies.comrd.commycraftbook.comcraftster.orgThis is where i pull insperation from for my ideas, hope they are helpful to you.Be sure to look at the denim sections, they have great recycling ideas for old jeans. Have fun in your search! Blessings!

paige 123 December 25, 2010 at 11:45 pm

I just did that theme last week we did the followingDesigned out own flagsMade torchesMade those olive branch things to wear around our head I made metals for the kids after our own gamesJust other ideas make a panda, Chinese Lateran’s,Kidssoup has some great ideas

Pichi December 26, 2010 at 11:46 am

Sounds like you have everything you need for this craft, it’s cool!http://www.irisfolding.circleofcrafters.com/You don’t have to just make cards .. you could make posters, all kinds of things using the technique.

Cali L December 27, 2010 at 12:32 am

Make clay! Creative Clay!1 cup of cornstarch1 cup of baking soda1-1/4 cups of cold waterMix ingredients together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir, about 5 minutes untilit’s very thick — like mashed potatoes. Cool on a plate until you can work with it with your hands. Roll,cut, or shape as you wish. Let dry for about 2 days. Paint with acrylics, tempura, watercolors, ormarkers.or make silly glob! its super fun!Silly Glob!1/2 cup of Borax2 quarts + 1-1/2 cups of water2 cups of white gluefood coloring (Choose ONE color)Lysol (the Lysol stops spoiling)plastic bags for storage (Zip Lock is best)Directions:1. Mix together 1/2 cup of Borax with 2 quarts of water. Allow the mixture to settle and then use onlythe clear liquid. Set aside.2. Mix 2 cups of white glue (Elmer’s is best) with 1-1/2 cups of water. Add food coloring (just a fewdrops) if you would like the GLOB to have color. Add a few drops of Lysol (this prevents spoilage). 3.Add the clear liquid in #1 with the mixture in #2. Knead the mixture together with your hands into yourSILLY GLOB.4. Store in plastic bag (zip lock type is best).

ravene December 27, 2010 at 12:01 pm

11 and 12 years old? MMMM. Good luck. They want to do what their friends are doing. But if you can: what I told my kids at that age: I want you to draw me a picture of your favorite word ( include the words: NOT THE WORD ITSELF). Just have them draw you a picture of what that word means to them. Kept mine busy for hours.