How to Make a "Magic" Crystal Ball

If you're into all things wizardly, you need a crystal ball. How else can you tell how great the next Harry Potter movie will be? Look into the future with your own homemade crystal ball.

How to Make a Magic Crystal Ball


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Making a Cheap Homemade Placemat for a Pet

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Kids can make a cheap homemade placemat for thier favorite pet cat or pet dog. Help keep the floor neat, and make a treat for your four-legged family member.

This is an easy craft for all kids.

Crafts for the One-Year-Old

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If you think your one-year-old is too young too enjoy any type of crafts activity, think again. There are certain crafts that you can introduce to the one-year old that will delight his or her senses.

It's never too early to start with arts and crafts, just remember to do it safely.
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Read Crafts for the One-Year-Old Here

Materials Needed:

jumbo crayons, recycled paper, sticky paper, construction paper shapes, feathers

5 Ways to Use Magazines in Kids Crafts

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Do you find magazines piling up around the house? Wait! Before you recycle the, there are some crafts that you can make with and for kids.

Read 5 Ways to Use Magazines in Kids Crafts here

Top Coloring Products for Toddlers

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What are the top coloring products that are safe for toddlers? Which art and craft products can they hold in those small hands that are still learning? Go beyond just crayons and discover more.

Read the entire article here.

Five Easy Indoor Gardening Projects for Kids

By Pam Gaulin, Feb 28, 2007 From carnivorous plants to edible herbs, and even an indoor water garden, kids will enjoy watching the fruits of their labor grow after making one of these indoor garden projects.

5 Easy Indoor Gardening Projects for Kids

Materials needeed:

Project 1: Water Garden - goldfish bowl, water plants
Project 2: Carnivorous Plant Terrarium - terrarium container, carnivorous plants
Project 3: Pot o' Flowers - planting pot, soil, flower seeds
Project 4: Pits to Plants - fruit pits, water, container
Project 5: Pizza Herb Garden - planting pot, soil, pizza herbs

Make a Homemade Easter Basket Using Recycled Material

One of my favorite craft projects as a kid was using an empty gallon-sized milk container to make an Easter Basket.

Read the article and make your own.