by admin on January 29, 2008

Foam craft projects are a fun and affordable way for kids to express their creativity. Saving money on craft supplies is easy and painless if you sign up online or in your local craft store for special savings. Store e-mails will notify you of upcoming specials and often come with a 50% off coupon to print and use at the local branch of their store.
If you’re looking for a frugal craft idea, foam art can provide hours of inexpensive entertainment for your children. Your children will enjoy making all kinds of picture frames, bookmarks, flowers, decorative foam magnets, locker pockets, note and pencil holders, and much more.
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by admin on November 30, 2007

Before you buy winter caps for your family, consider creating your own unique hat. Not only is it a great way to show off your creativity; it’s also a very cost-effective solution for staying warm during the colder months. Whether you crochet, knit, or sew, there are literally thousands of great only patterns to help get you started. Just pick up a little yarn or fabric at your local craft store, or use up what you already have in your crafting supplies.
But what if you don’t have crocheting, knitting, or sewing skills? Fortunately, hats are a great project for beginners, so now is the time to learn a great new skill. There are numerous websites with excellent tutorials specially designed for newbies.
Check out some of these sites to learn more:
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