How to Make a Custom Notepad

Chica and Jo demonstrate how to make your own mini-notepads using padding compound.  This is a great project for any left over scrapbook paper you didn't use.   

Good for ages 6 and up. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/10/22/make-your-own-custom-notepads/

Build a Castle - Free Lowe's Craft - January 14

Although the event is over Land of Nod has a cute sand castle kit which includes a bucket, castle mold, rake and shovel.

Lowe's is having a free make a castle event on Saturday, January 14th at 10 am. The castle even has a working drawbridge. Kids receive a Lowe's apron, goggles, a completion patch and certificate. Note the craft involves the use of a hammer and nails. Spaces are limited and you need to sign up in advance and bring a waiver to the clinic.

Register here:
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx

Build-A-Saurus - Free Lowe's Craft - January 28

Lowe's is having a free build-a-saurus event on Saturday, January 28 at 10 am.  In addition to the project kit, kids receive a Lowe's apron, goggles, a completion patch and certificate.  Registration is required and you need to bring the signed waiver to participate.

Register here:
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx

Design a Tiara - Free Michael's Craft - January 21

Michael's is having a Fancy Nancy make your own tiara and story telling time for ages 3 and up on Saturday, January 21 from 10 am to noon.

Get the full event and location information here:
http://www.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Michaels-Site/default/StoreEvent-Show?event=se249

Backpack Buddy

Make a back pack buddy using a foam circle and feathers with cut out and keep.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/backpack_buddies

Crafts and creativity uses paracord.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftandcreativity.com/blog/2015/09/14/paracordbuddykeychain/

Shed Bank - Free Home Depot Craft - January 7

The Home Depot is having a free kids craft where they can make their own bank on Saturday January 7 from 9-12 am.  Kids are given a Home Depot apron to keep along with a pin showing the completed project.  Note that most projects involve the use of a hammer and nails and recommended for ages 5-12.

Get more information about the event and locations here:
http://www.homeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops.aspx?month=jan&site=microsite-_-homeimproverclub-_-kids/jan

How to make indoor snowflakes

Mom in Madison has a fun tutorial for how to make your own indoor snowflakes.  The trick to the crystal looking effect is Borax which you can usually find at the hardware or grocery store.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mominmadison.blogspot.com/2008/12/snowflakes.html

Work it mom has a tutorial as well using pipe cleaners as her base.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.workitmom.com/bloggers/familycraftideas/2013/11/29/kids-craft-borax-crystal-snowflakes/

Family corner uses a pipe cleaner for their base.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.familycorner.com/crafts-kids-family-2/crystal-snowflakes.html