How to make a candy bag for kids to design

In this video simplekidscrafts.com will show how to make a candy bag for kids to design. Just use the materials listed on the video and follow the instructions on the screen to make this craft.

January 27, 2012 · kyrasimo · 5 Comments
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Lacey and I starting out basic craft ideas.

Just a start of some money saving, fun and enjoyable crafting.

January 26, 2012 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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Kids crafts / Rock Painting

Easy Kids Rock painting, easy and fun rock paintings. This project is a great for children. They can use coloring books to trace out simple pictures or paint this flower pattern. Use this same techniques to paint other things like a smiley face, sunshine, trees, etc.

January 25, 2012 · kyrasimo · 3 Comments
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Winter Activities for Kids (The Frugalicious Show)

Bitsy shares some of her best tips for keeping the kids entertained during the long winter months. Ideas include crafting, discounted activity classes, and a winter camp swap with other parents! Check out FamilyFun.Go.Com bit.ly and AmazingMoms.com bit.ly for great crafting inspiration and ideas. Oriental Trading Company has affordable craft and party supplies bit.ly Sign up for kids classes and activities for a fraction of the cost at DoodleDeals.com bit.ly Learn how to set up your own summer or winter camp swap with other parents at Parenting.com bit.ly Frugalicious.net Check out our site and subscribe to our channel! Facebook www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com The Frugalicious Show is a web tv show that helps you live the best possible life while spending the least amount of money. Bitsy and Erin share budget-friendly lifestyle tips on The Frugalicious Show, and Bitsy shares some of her favorite money-saving ideas in her weekly segment, Bitsys Quick Tips. Learn how to live a Frugalicious life without sacrifice. Have a Frugalicious find you want to share? Leave a comment!

January 24, 2012 · kyrasimo · One Comment
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Make an Egg Carton Caterpillar Craft

maxandmum.com – (for better audio, please go to http – An easy craft idea to make a caterpillar from an egg carton. Great crafts and activities for kids from toddler to preschool to grade school. For written instructions, please go to maxandmumkidsactivities.com Please subscribe to this channel for more videos tutorials of fun-to-do activities for your kids.

January 23, 2012 · kyrasimo · 2 Comments
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How to Make a Monkey Paper Bag Puppet.wmv

maxandmum.com – (for better audio, please go to http – An easy craft idea for the animal lover: Monkey Paper Bag Puppet. Great crafts and activities for kids from toddler to preschool to grade school at Max and Mum Kids Activities. For templates and written instructions, please go to maxandmumkidsactivities.com Please subscribe to this channel for more videos tutorials of fun-to-do activities for your kids.

January 22, 2012 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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How to Make an Elephant Paper Bag Puppet

maxandmum.com – This is a great elephant craft for kids. It is super easy and really fun. You just need a small paper bag, construction paper, scissors and glue. Hope you enjoy. For written instructions and templates, please go to http . Please subscribe to this channel for more videos tutorials of fun-to-do activities for your kids.

January 20, 2012 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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GIVE ME YO CRAFT IDEAS AND SUCH!!!

I want YOU to give me craft ideas and Ill do one, as long as I can do it XD

January 19, 2012 · kyrasimo · One Comment
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Easy Kid Craft Ideas and Must Have Supplies

Here are some easy and fun kids craft ideas for preschool kiddos and up! Even I liked making airplanes! Id love to see your crafts you do with your little ones! Email me or post a pic to my facebook page at www.facebook.com

January 18, 2012 · kyrasimo · 25 Comments
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How To Make A Beautiful and Easy Pendant With Egg Shells-Part 2

For more fun and easy craft ideas like this one, please visit www.happybirdscraftinghaven.com Please check out BeyondBracelets wonderful channel by clicking on this link www.youtube.com BeyondBracelets has all kinds of tutorials and she does a great job on each one. Enjoy!

January 17, 2012 · kyrasimo · One Comment
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How to Make a Paper Plate Snowman.mov

maxandmum.com – Are you looking for craft ideas for kids for Christmas? Why not make a Paper Plate Snowman? Its very easy and lots of fun. You just need paper plates, some construction paper and cotton balls. Great crafts and activities for kids from toddler to preschool to grade school at Max and Mum Kids Activities. For written instructions and templates, please go to maxandmumkidsactivities.com Please subscribe to this channel for more videos tutorials of fun-to-do activities for your kids.

January 15, 2012 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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Fun Crafts

Many things are made simply for decoration like dolls or flower arrangements. These are great little things to do, however you might want to try out some things that you will find not only decorative, but some that will be functional. Functional craft items are sold at craft fairs and showers, so you will find that by going with functional crafts you will be able to make a lot of money. You will find that there are various crafts that you can do that are functional, but you will want to make sure that it something that you would like to have in your home or office so that you can find a craft idea that you like.

If you would like to find a craft that will be functional and crafty, you will find that making blankets will help you fill your hours with fun and then give you something that you can really use. There are so beautiful, however, you will find that you can show off your creativity, but you will also find that you can build something to keep you warm at night. Quilting is one of the best ways to make a beautiful blanket that can keep you warm at night. If you are not already familiar with quilting, begin with a simple design Rag quilts are fun and relatively easy to make. With only a few instructions and some pieces of fabric, you will be able to create a beautiful and warm quilt. However, if quilting is not your craft of choice, you can use knit, weave, sew, crochet or otherwise craft a blanket.

You can also create rugs for your home to pass the time and to make something functional. Braided rugs are fun and easy to make with a little patience. You can use them on carpet or wood floors, or as welcome mats. Children might like to latch hook. This simple craft can be done by almost anyone, but produces nice rugs and mats. You can always customize the rugs by using colors of materials that will match your home or a loved one’s home. They make great gifts.

If making rugs don’t appeal to you, you can always go with rubber-stamping. You will then be able to create a lot of functional crafts and gifts. Could be more functional than stationary and greeting cards? Instead of purchasing letterhead for your company, make it, using colorful inks and pretty rubber stamps. The nicest part of rubber stamping is that you can order some of the stamps to have your name and address so that you can make some lovely letterhead and so on. Greeting cards can be stamps with your logo on the back so that you can use them to send out at birthdays, but also they become an advertising tool.

There are lots of functional crafts that you can learn and you may be able to make some money or boast your ego by mastering a functional craft. You will find that when you make your own clothing, you will be able to put that old sewing machine to good use and you will be able to make some great designs. When you make your own clothing you will be able to save a lot of money and you will be able to make clothes that custom fit you. If you learn how to make your own clothing, you will be able to make your child’s wedding even more unique by making the wedding dress for your daughter. You have complete control on the way your crafts look and how they function for you.

September 5, 2011 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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Kids And Crafts

Are you a parent and you find that one of the most rewarding things that you can do with your children is to put crafts together? The people who work with children on a regularly basis is able to find great benefit form the world of crafts. You will find that crafting will help children to show some creativity and be able to show off some skills. You don’t even have to be crafty to enjoy making things with your children.

You will want to make sure that the crafts that you do with your kids are appropriate for their age and also their skill level.. This can be difficult when you are working with a number of children in a classroom setting or when you’re working with your own children and they are of multiple skill levels. It can be impossible to find a craft that you can work your way into more difficult techniques, but the most important part of crafts is something that you will be able to enjoy with your children.

When we were children, one of the most basic craft projects we learned to do is coloring with crayons and markers. This is something great to do with children because you can find many educational coloring book pages. Instead of just having simple construction paper pictures on your fridge, you may want to think about encouraging your child to do more complex projects. Use them to decoupage or make them into greeting cards. Grandparents love getting birthday cards featuring drawings from their grandchildren!

You will want to research some fun projects for you to teach your children about the importance of recycling and how they can use recycling to make beauty objects. Use newspaper, for example, to do paper mache projects and create candles out of old crayons. You will be able to go online and also purchase some craft books to give you plenty of ideas on how you can recycle things like tin cans and tissue boxes (things that you would normally throw away) and make beautiful projects out of them.

It is important that you do projects that are safe for children. You will want to keep in mind that your child is till developing mentally and physically. You do not want to subject them to harmful chemicals that may make them vulnerable or hurt them. Learn what chemicals to avoid and check labels. This is especially important for paints, glues, and clays. Make sure to watch younger children very carefully, as even non-toxic substances can be harmful if they get into a child’s eyes and, in any case, can be difficult to remove from carpets and walls!

If you really do not like doing crafts, you may want to change your mind for the sake of the children. You will find that the craft projects that you do don’t have to be expensive or even messy or difficult. They can be simple, but because you are doing them together, they can be extraordinary. If you notice that your child is taking a real interest in art and crafts you may want to get them enrolled in classes so that they can enhance their skills and embrace that aspect of their world.

September 5, 2011 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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Sewing As A Business

Congratulations on your decision to start a home sewing business; before you is a very exciting time in your life! To ensure that your business is the best it can possibly be, and has the best shot at being successful for the long-haul, you will need to follow some time-tested home business strategies. Let’s take a moment to briefly look at each of them:

The Business Plan

No matter what business you decide to start, you 100% have to have a solid business plan. There is no way possible to have a successful business venture without one. The best way to develop your business plan is to think about all of the variables which go into your unique business, and what your ultimate short-term and long-term goals are for the business. With all of this information, you can sit down and formulate a business plan without it taking you a lot of valuable time.

If you are attempting to obtain financing for your sewing business, you will have to have a business plan in place to show your potential lenders. Your business plan shows lenders that you are serious about your business, and also how it will be profitable to allow you to pay them back. Do not attempt financing without a good solid business plan because you are simply wasting your time.

Licensing and Regulations

Depending on the city, county, and possibly state you live in, you may have to get a business license to have a legal home-based business. The way to determine what the local rules and regulations are is to call up your local city and county government offices and ask them what you need to do. If you live in a state with sales tax, you should call up your state Controller’s Office and ask about obtaining a seller’s permit. You will most likely find that most government offices are supportive and helpful in getting you situated in a place where your business is legal.

Insurance

If you are conducting business out of your home, then you need to have a business liability insurance policy. Your regular homeowner’s policy will not cover any aspects of your business in the case of disaster. Home business liability insurance is fairly inexpensive and an absolute must have.

Financial Records

The best thing you can do for yourself is to keep good business records from day one of your business. Start with the fees to get a business license, and start recording every single business expense that you have. By doing this as you go you will save both yourself and your tax preparer a ton of headaches come tax time.

Setting Your Prices

The number one mistake many home-based sewing businesses make is to charge too little for their services. You need to make a living, and you need to be pricing your items and services accordingly. Whatever you do, do not sell yourself short! Ask a going rate for your items and services and expect that people will pay you what your time and product is worth. This allows you to work smarter and not harder!

Marketing

Marketing is simply getting the word out and letting others know your business exists. You can market online, through a press release sent to your local newspaper, flyers, brochures, craft fair booths, etc… Anywhere you come into contact with potential customers you can market your items and services. You can even do simple things like always carry business cards, available these days very inexpensively online, and hand them out to everyone you meet as you go through your days.

The absolute best way to market your business is through word-of-mouth. Once your business gets going, if you treat your customers well, then they will tell their friends and family about you; this will bring you more customers without having to pay a dime to advertise.

As you can see there are a lot of things for you to consider when you are thinking about starting a home-based sewing business. However, your business can be very successful and profitable if you take the time to make it so.

September 5, 2011 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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Adding Beads To Your Crochet Projects

With the popularity of beading and jewelry making today, there are literally millions of different beads which you can purchase and add on to your crochet projects. Beads are very readily available and inexpensive to purchase. They can be found made of many materials and of all shapes and sizes. Whether you want to add a single focus bead to your crochet projects, or add many of them, it is simple to do and will produce great results every single time.

No instruction about beading crochet would be complete without a warning about babies. If you are crocheting baby items, they are not appropriate for beading. The baby’s hands can work beads loose and they are a possible choking hazard if swallowed. The best way to deal with this is to avoid the issue all together by not adding beads to your baby crochet items.

No matter if your crochet project is simple or complex, adding beads is a simple process which you can learn very quickly. However, one very important thing is to remember is that your bead holes need to fit over the yarn or fiber which you are crocheting with. If the bead hole is hard to get on your yarn then you will find the entire process frustrating. And, the bead, if hard to string, will rub your yarn and cause it to fray. This fraying will cause your finished product to look less than professional.

The first step in adding beads to your crochet projects is deciding how many beads you need and where you will place them on your project. Your options are limitless when you are adding beads to crochet. You can add one bead, you can add just a few beads or you can add many beads. You also have the option of forming patterns with your beads or making them appear more random. Once you have decided some of these things then it is time to hit the craft store to purchase your beads.

While you are selecting beads, take care to decide on the quality of the beads and the wear they may receive. If your item will be machine washed then it is a good idea to stick with sturdy beads. If your item will be hand washed then you can use more delicate beads. Whatever your choice in beads, make sure you use quality beads so they will last the lifetime of your finished crochet project.

You will be placing your beads on your project in the reverse, so you will want to line up your beads in reverse order, if they are not all the same. When you are going to embellish your crochet with beads you have two choices of how to do it. The first choice is to add your beads as you crochet. To do this you will want to feed your beads onto your crochet hook when you are at the stitch where you want the bead to be. Place the bead right where you want it to be, and then make your last yarn over. This will secure down the bead into place. If you are working on an open or lacy design, you will need to add your beads as you crochet.

The second choice you have is to sew on your beads after your fabric has been crocheted. To do this, you will want to use the same crochet yarn or thread to sew on your beads that your fabric is made of. This will allow the thread to blend in and not stand out on your finished design. This is a good technique for tightly woven crochet fabrics.

Adding beads to your crochet projects gives you a way to make a simple item really have some sparkle and visual interest. Whether you choose to add a single bead or thousands, the process is simple and you can do it well with very little practice.

September 5, 2011 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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Kids And Crafts

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Making Jewelry

Tiffany’s is a multi-million dollar industry business, but you will also find that there are precious metals and jewels that you can wear with pride. The Jewelry that you can make will be something that you can get passionate about and all you need is just the right tools and supplies to help you get started.

When it comes to making the best investment for making jewelry, you will find that it is the jewelry kit. This kit will help you to make some marvelous pieces and give you plenty of confidence. The best investment you can make if you want to begin making your own jewelry is a kit. Kits will include the tools you need to get started, like a needle-nosed pliers and clasps. Beads are just one of the important supplies that you are going to have to have. You will find that there are chains and necklaces or even bracelets or earrings to help you make some wonderful pieces.

You’ll also need chains for necklaces and bracelets, backings for earrings, posts to create anything that dangles, and supplies to link it all together. You will find that this can be very expensive and you will also want to learn how to watch the craft stores for sales so that you can get all of supplies and even stock up. You will be able to get the kits with everything included.

The fun to making the jewelry is to purchase all of the beans that you will use in your designs. Beads are made from a variety of things, such as metal, glass, clay, plastic, and even wood. You can make your own beads too, if you enjoy working with polymer clay. When shopping for beads, look for a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors so that you can make a number of different designs with your jewelry.

You will find that putting all the jewelry together can be very difficult, however, you will find it a lot easier when you get a magnifier to help you see. Using a magnifying glass probably won’t work well, since you’ll need both hands to work on the jewelry, but you can by magnifiers on headsets that you can move in and out of your line of vision as you need it, or you can use standing magnifiers to work on your projects. The magnifying tools will help you to stay and keep yourself from loosing all the fun in making the jewelry. It will allow you to lose the frustrations. These magnifying tools will help your eyes stay strong and keep you from becoming too frustrated.

If you are working on making beautiful jewelry, you will want to use a flat surface so that you can keep the beads from rolling around. You will want to do everything that you can to stop the beads from rolling of the table. Also, you will want to keep in mind that you will want to try to do some designer knockoffs. You will want to make sure that that the pieces of the jewelry that you use, you are able to match with your outfits and you’ll be able to find yourself showing your crafts off.

September 5, 2011 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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Quilting Is A Hot!

You may have heard the initials D.I.Y. and wondered what they stand for and what all the fuzz is about. D.I.Y. stands for Do It Yourself, and it is a hot trend in the craft world. One of the hottest trends in the world of craft, is an old, old tradition-quilting.

Quilting has it roots in the utilitarian needs of our ancestors. They needed warm quilts to sleep under and they didn’t have a lot of materials to work with. So they took whatever fabrics they could salvage or cut from old, worn clothes, and somehow managed to craft these scraps into quilts that were not only warm but beautiful. For a time, the craft of quilting died out. Busy modern women of the fifties wanted no part of piecing together old bits of fabric! But then the craft experienced a resurgence in the eighties. Many believe the burgeoning interest in quilting and other crafts coincided with the development of the computer. High tech, high touch, the saying goes. When we are surrounded with technology all day we long for tactile satisfaction. Fibers such as wool and cotton have become very popular because of this, and also hobbies like knitting and quilting, which have much to do with the sense of touch.

The ironic thing is that technology itself has had much to do with spurring interest in craft and quilting. Technology has created better and easier-to-operate sewing machines, found ways to cheaply produce plastic stencils, and come up with innovations like the rotary cutter and mat that are huge time savers for quilters. The more time-saving ideas craft companies come up with, the more popular quilting becomes. Contemporary quilters have the best of all worlds-access to incredible numbers of patterns, both traditional and modern, and all the best tools the craft world has to offer.

Today’s quilter also has access to so much more information than their pioneer ancestors could ever have dreamed of. Books and patterns and websites offer a constant flow of information on the craft. Then there are the television programs. With the advent of cable’s dominance, many television channels now focus on the home. And many of these home channels have a large preponderance of shows on craft, including quilting. The information explosion is a huge boon for today’s crafters and this has driven the expanding popularity of the D.I.Y. movement.

This movement has made it hip and trendy to love all kinds of craft again, which is wonderful for lovers of craft. Once something is trendy, all kinds of companies offering new products and information are sure to spring up. Becoming hip has also assured that quilts now have a place in the finest of galleries and museums. Quilters are at the forefront of the D.I.Y. movement, constantly improving their craft and delving into its history. Our pioneer ancestors could never have imagined that there would come a day when their utilitarian, functional craft was considered not only trendy and hip, but so beautiful as to be art!

September 5, 2011 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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Affordable Jewelry Making Supplies

I’ve been handcrafting necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings for myself for years now, and have developed my skills to the point where even complete strangers are stopping me on the street to ask about particular pieces I’m wearing. A few of my closest friends have told me that I can probably make a lot of money from this hobby, and have convinced me to set up a website in order to start selling my creations online. After giving this idea a lot of thought, I’m finally ready to take the plunge and move forward with this project.

I’ve got my web hosting and graphic design taken care of already, so now the most important thing left for me to do is find affordable jewelry making supplies. This will represent my largest investment, as I’ll have to stockpile a bit of inventory before I begin selling. When I was just fashioning necklaces or whatever for myself, I simply bought everything I needed from a local crafts store. Prices weren’t an issue before because I wasn’t manufacturing huge quantities of products. However, now that I plan on selling my creations, I have to keep a close eye on the bottom line — which means that buying discount jewelry making supplies will be critical to the success of my business.

In order to make things as simple as possible in the beginning, I’m going to sell pieces made up mostly of beads, crystal, black onyx, and quartz. These are among the most common jewelry making supplies provided by wholesalers, so I’m hoping that by sticking only to these items for the time being, I can limit my up-front production costs. Once I get a feel for sales volume and customer tastes, I can start buying a wider range of jewelry making supplies.

I’ve been checking out some online distributors, and have found several promising leads already. I didn’t realize that so many companies sell discount jewelry making supplies these days! I want to work with distributors or wholesalers that ship reliably, engage in trustworthy business practices, and offer the most competitive prices around. There are three such companies that I’m willing to try in the beginning here. If things work out with them, I hope to forge a lasting business relationship that could perhaps translate into even bigger savings for me in the long run.

Anyway, I am very excited about the prospect of selling my original creations online! All I have to do now is wait for my first order of jewelry making supplies to come in so I can get started in earnest.

September 5, 2011 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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The Construction Of A Beaded Ring

Not all rings are made of metal. For those people who like to do crafts, wire and string are excellent materials for making rings. There are as many ways to make a beaded ring, as there are fingers to wear one. The method described here is the simplest. Your material list includes 2 crimp beads, nylon cord (monofilament fishing line), a primary bead or even more than one, a sufficient number of smaller or seed beads. All of these supplies can be purchased at any craft shop. Should you decide to make several then you should also purchase a crimping tool. This give the finished work a much better appearance.

To ensure the correct size, wrap the line around your finger, then cut an additional inch off. It is best to make the first ring a simple one only to get the basic idea in place. If you are using crimping pliers, you will notice that there are two holes when the jaws are closed. To close a crimp properly, first use the hole nearest the handle. This will result in a u-shaped bead. Then, slide the crimp pliers over this bead such that the opening between the u is facing the center or hinge of the pliers and use the smaller hole near the front of the jaws. This time when squeezed, the bead will be very secure.

Place one crimp bead on the line but do not crimp it. Put on one larger bead for the center or crown bead. Follow this with several of the small seed beads. Repeat this until you have enough to circle your finger loosely (this allows room for it to slide over your knuckle). Put another crimp bead on. Run the ends through the crimp beads on either side of the crown bead. Crimp both crimp beads.

September 5, 2011 · kyrasimo · No Comments
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