BFF Wire Necklace

Quiet Lion Creations shows how to make a BFF wire necklace, using colored jewelery wire and ready made necklace chain.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://quietlioncreations.blogspot.com/2011/12/gauge-inc-bff-necklace.html

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