Making a pictured bag

Equipment:

• Old magazines
• Scissors,
• Glue,
• Paper,
• Bags (one per person).

Method

1. Each person is given a paper bag.
2. Look through magazines  cutting out pictures that you want to stick on the bags outside. 
3. Stick those pictures on the outside of your paper bag.
4. Let the glue dry.

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Sunflower Pillow

What you'll need:

• ½ sheet gold felt
• ½ sheet brown felt
• 4-6 cotton balls
• Small scrap of red felt
• Black craft paint
• Paintbrush
• Hot glue gun
• Pattern

How to make it:

1. Using the pattern cut out 2 large circles from brown felt and the flower from gold felt. Cut out the center circle of the felt flower.
2. Glue one of the brown circles onto the center of the flower.
3. Turn the flower over and glue the other brown circle to the other side, leaving about an inch or so open for the filling.
4. Carefully stuff the center of the flower with cotton balls.
5. Glue open end of the circle shut.
6. Cut an oval from the red felt to make a ladybug.
7. Paint one end of the red felt with black paint to create the head.
    Use the handle end of the paintbrush to add dots to the ladybug’s back.
    Let paint dry.
8. Glue your  ladybug to the flower.

Tips:

• Hot glue can really hurt, so have a grown-up help you with those steps.
• When gluing the last part of the center circle closed, use a toothpick or craft stick to press the felt onto the glue so that you don’t burn your fingers.
• Keep plenty of different colored felts on hand for fun and quick projects!

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Simple sew monster

What You Need:

• Felt
• Scissors
• Embroidery thread or fine wool
• Needle
• Button
• Stuffing ie polyfill or scrap fabric

Activity:

• Draw the shape you want your monster to be.
• Once you have the shape you want cut out to pieces of felt to the template you have drawn.
• Sew on the button for the eye or eyes and stich on a mouth.
• Then with needle and thread sew a simple stitch about 1/2cm in from the edge all along the outline, leaving a 5cm space to fill with stuffing.
• Once filled continue sewing until completely enclosed.

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Autumn Table Decoration

What you'll need:

• 1 brown paper lunch bag
• 1 cup rice
• Re-sealable zipper sandwich bag
• Fresh and silk leaves
• Twigs
• 3-4 green chenille stems, cut into fourths OR tape
• 60 cm [2 feet] twine
• Paint: yellow, brown, green
• Scissors
• Something to apply the paint with.

How to make it:

1. Paint bag with wide green stripes. Let dry before painting other colors.
1. When dry, add thin lines of yellow and brown. 
2. If not straight lines use splatters of paint.
2. Place a leaf at the top of a twig and secure with a section of chenille stem. 
3. Repeat with several twigs and leaves, both fresh and silk. You can also use tape instead of chenille. 
4. Trim three inches off the top of the bag. 
5. Place rice inside sandwich bag, place bag of rice into the brown paper bag. 
6. Place twigs into the bag. 
1. If twigs are too tall (leaves should touch the top of the bag), snap bottoms of twigs to shorten. 
7. Wrap twine around the bag twice. 
8. Tighten the twine and adjust leaves and twigs as you tighten. 
9. Tie twine in a bow and trim the ends. 

Tips:

1. Using fresh leaves is a temporary thing as most plants fresh leaves will wilt and curl up.  There are many natives in Australia that simply dry out still adhered to their twigs.Try using dried fallen leaves for a more permanent arrangement.On that note the fresh leaves make a nice addition to the table. 
2. For an even simpler project, paint stripes with only one color.
3. Instead of twine, use ribbon or yarn.

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Reference  Kaboose Crafts 

Gelatin Air fresheners

• water 1/2 cup 
• 2 small jars/or1 large jar 
• pan 
• ladle 
• 2 packets of gelatin   [10 grams]
• 1 T salt 
• color dye 
• fragrance oil

1. In a sauce pan add 1/2 cup hot water. 
2. When boiling stir in your gelatin.
3. Mix till dissolved. 
4. Add  1 Tablespoon salt,1/2 cup water-cold,and color dye-7-10 drops.
5. Mix well. 
6. Put into your jar .
7. Add in your fragrance.
8. Write fragrance on a label and stick label on jar.
9. Stir mix with spoon. 
10. let sit 2-3 days... do not refrigerate. enjoy

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Making a flower poiece for the hair.

Supplies needed.

•  4 pieces of Fabric squares
• Fabric squares
• 1 Hot Glue Gun And Sticks for tissues
• Hot glue gun and fabric glue for materal squares.
• 1 Hair Comb
•  Hot Glue Gun

Instructions

1. Choose the colour scheme you would like and find four fabric scrapes of the same size.
2. Also a contrasting colour for the inside of the flower.
3. Fold the four pieces together like a fan.Round off the edges.
4. Hot glue the fabric for the centre of the flower around the bundle of fabric.
5. Glue the bottom petals together to retain the circular shape of the flower.
6. Once the petals are glued together, separate and fluff the other petals to create a round and full flower.
7. Glue to the hair comb and let dry.

Hint

Fluff the hair before you slide the comb into place.

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Making paper flowers # 2

Supplies You'll Need

1.  Tissue Paper

2. Green Wire (stem)

3. Scissors

Directions

 1.Fold one piece of Tissue Paper accordion-style, each fold roughly 1'' thick

2. depending on the size of flower you want, cut accordion strip into segments (flowers shown are 4 segments per sheet of Tissue Paper)
3. Cut two 1/2'' slits in the middle of each segment

4. String thin wire through slits of paper, fold wire in half and twist wire to form 'stem'
5. Separate folds of the Tissue Paper using your fingertips in a back and forth pattern, molding into a beautiful flower





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References  We've got it

Tissue paper flowers # 1

Equipment

• 
  
• Scissors
• Green pipe cleanersColoured tissue paper
• Green florist tape [optional]
• pinking shears or other decorative shears [optional]
• Colored markers are optional

Directions

1. Stack two or three squares of tissue paper on top of each other on a flat work surface.
2. Either cut these into different sizes or use the squares of the same size.
3. Wrap end of pipe cleaner around the centre of the folded tissue to hold the tissue tightly - the green pipe cleaner is also the stem of the flower.
4. Now is the time to wrap the green florist tape around the pipe cleaner.
1. Start by wrapping the tape several times around the base of the flower. As you wrap going down ward the tape ideally covers 2/3 to 1/2 of the last laid layer of tape.
2. Gently pull open the tissue paper to make the bloom open.
5. Encourage experimentation by stacking two tissue colours together.
6. Decorate the tissue paper by
1.  cutting the ends edges of the tissue petal 
2.  using the markers to colour the petals.
1. flick a little water on the petals then hang the flower upside down in order to dry.
3. Using a very light spray spray the petals from a distance.
1. Allow to dry.

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Make a Straw and String Wand:

When we made these bubbles there was a lot of laughter and fun had trying to get our bubbles this big.  More practice is needed than we had.


Equipment

• 
• 2 straws
• Scissors
• Container
• Bubble solution
• Length of cotton string

Directions

1.  Take two straws and run a length of cotton string through both. 
2. Tie and hide the knot inside one of the straws. 
3. To make a giant bubble, hold the straws in each hand and draw apart to make a rectangle. 
4. Dip in bubble mix and gently stroke through the air. 

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Making cards

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Paper Mache Paste

• 1/2 cup flour 
• 2 cups cold water 
• 2 cups boiling water 
• 3 tbsp. sugar 
• Newspapers 

1. Mix together the flour and cold water in a bowl. 
2. Add boiling water to this mixture, and return to a boil. 
3. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar.
4.  The mixture will thicken as it cools. 
5. In humid climates, try powdered non-porous wall paper adhesive mixed with water.

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Paper Mache recipe

• 1/3 white glue
• 1/3 cup water
• Newspaper

1. Mix glue and water. 
2. Tear newspaper into 1 by 4- to 6-inch strips. 
3. Brush the glue on, then put a paper strip. 
4. Smooth strip with fingers. 
5. Continue on laying down 3 to 4 layers of strips.
6.  Let dry for 2 to 3 days.

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Dryer Lint "Paper Mache"

• 3 cups dryer lint
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2 cups water

1. Mix water and lint, slowly add flour, mix well. 
2. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mix holds together forming peaks.
3.  Pour out onto several layers of newspaper to cool. 
4. Use mix over a base such as a box, balloon or bottle, spreading mix like paper mache. Dry 4-5 days.

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No Cook Paste

• handful flour
• water (a little at a time) until gooey

1. It should be quite thick so it won't run all over the place/paper. 
2. Great for pasting scraps of paper old Christmas cards, its not to sticky

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Glue recipe

• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup cold water

1. Mix water, syrup and vinegar in small saucepan. 
2. Bring to a rolling boil. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water.
3.  Add this mixture slowly to first mixture. 
4. Stir constantly.
5.  Let stand overnight before using.

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Library Paste recipe

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon alum
• 4 cups water
• Oil of cloves

1. Mix all ingredients in saucepan and cook until clear and thick. 
2. Add 3 drops oil of cloves.
3. Store covered.

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Paper Mache Paste

• 1/2 cup flour 
• 2 cups cold water 
• 2 cups boiling water 
• 3 tbsp. sugar 
• Newspapers 

1. Mix together the flour and cold water in a bowl. 
2. Add boiling water to this mixture, and return to a boil.
3.  Remove from heat and stir in the sugar. 
4. The mixture will thicken as it cools. 
5. In humid climates, try powdered non-porous wall paper adhesive mixed with water.

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paper mache ideas

The things you can make with paper mache are only limited by your imagination.

As paper mache dries, it hardens over the mold you have made. You can make puppet heads, Christmas ornaments, piñatas, dolls, dollhouses, boxes, sculptures or bowls. The final dried product can be painted, decoupaged or decorated however you please.

Make a form from wire, wadded newspaper, stuffed paper bags, or balloons. For a flat piece, such as a dollhouse or box, you can use a piece of cardboard. Tear newspaper into strips. Narrower strips work best for a rounded mold and larger strips are good for flat or rectangular shapes.

Choose one of the following recipes to make the paste. Dip strips into paste, coating completely, squeezing out excess paste with your fingers. Use the strips to cover your pre-made form. If you overlap the strips, your finished product will look smoother. Allow each layer to dry before adding another layer. Cover your form with at least 2 layers.

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Sand dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups sand
• 1 cup corn flour
• 2 tsp alum
• 1  1/2 cups hot water

Directions

1. Mix sand, cornflour and alum.
2. Add water.
3. Stir well with a wooden spoon.
4. 'Cook over a medium heat until thick.
1. Stir all the time.

Notes

1. Dough can be used warm
2. Colour can be varied by using different coloured sand
3. Things made with this dough can be left to dry and will become very hard.

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Instant dough

Ingredients

• 1 cup of flour
• 1 cup of salt
• water

Directions

1. Add enough water to the mix of flour and salt.
2. Mix to a very stiff dough.

Notes:

The dough will harden and can be painted - but will be brittle

To be used immediately.

Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract

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No Fuss Play Dough

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Food coloring

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix together water, salt, oil and a few drops of food coloring. 
2. Mix flour and cornstarch.
3. Add 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly (you may need a little more or a little less than 2 cups flour so make sure you stir in until it is the right consistency). 
4. Knead for a few minutes with flour on your hands.

Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract

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Frosting Dough

Ingredients

• 1 Can Frosting Mix
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup Peanut Butter

Method

1. Mix all ingredients in bowl with spoon. 
2. Knead into workable dough. Model as with any dough.

Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract

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Oatmeal Dough

Ingredients

• 1 cup Flour
• 2. cups Oatmeal
• 1 cup Water

Method

1. Gradually add water to flour and oatmeal in bowl.
2.  Kneed until mixed (this dough is sticky, but unique in texture. 
3. Model as with clay. 

Additions: Add cornmeal in small quantity or coffee grounds in small quantity for texture.


Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract

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Nutty Butter Playdough

Equipment

• bowls
• measurers
• In side dishes provide  various decorating materials.
• (raisins, chocolate chips, raspberry chips, butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, dried fruit, pretzels, smarties etc.)

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup white corn syrup
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 cups powdered milk 

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, corn syrup, and powdered sugar together. 
2. Add powdered milk and knead until smooth. 
1. (Add more powdered milk if you need to.) 
3. Mould dough into any shape they wish.

Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract

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Peanut Butter Play-dough

This is FOOD therefore you must wash your hands before touching the dough and only touch the dough on your plates.

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup liquid honey
• 1 cup powdered milk
• 1 cup rolled oats. 

1. In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and powdered milk together.
2.  Knead until smooth.
1.  (Add more powdered milk if you need to.) 
3. Mould dough into any shape you wish.
4. 
   
5. Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract

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Play Dough # 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• a few drops food coloring

Directions

1. Mix thoroughly and store in a plastic bag.
2.  Kids can pull, pound, and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
3.  If left to dry will harden and can be painted. 
4. Non-toxic. 

Tip: If kids dust their hands with flour before play the dough won't stick.

Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract

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Non-Cook Play Dough

This recipe can be made by children.  Make sure they know to mix it well.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 cup salt (4 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-2 tablespoons flour (if needed)
• food coloring

Method

1. In a bowl, add 1 1/4 cups flour and salt.  
2. Mix.
3.   Add the water and some food coloring together.  
4. Mix. 
5.  Place in the flour mixture. 
6.  Mix together with a spoon (or your hands). 
1.  If it is too sticky, add more flour.   
7. Store in covered container or a sealable plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Note: This will not last as long as the cooked play dough.
Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract


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