Holiday Projects

Kiddy Copter

Kiddy Copter – A Family Affair

In Make:V76, Mike Senese wrote an article, titled “Flight Trainer,” in our Made on Earth section. It was about the Kiddy Copter built by Charles Helmholdt of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mike was not only impressed by the build but that Charles had created a 100 pages of documentation of his project. A pilot, Charles had […]

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Flashback: Felted Eggs for Spring

Flashback: Felted Eggs for Spring

By Brookelynn Morris Warm and soft, lamb’s wool is the perfect material for a spring time craft. These sweet felted Easter egg vignettes are precious, and make wonderful and lasting gifts. Wet felting is easy and quick and with a bit of patience, even cutting the shell is not very difficult. I first made a […]

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Flashback: Carrot Treat Boxes

Flashback: Carrot Treat Boxes

By Jeromina Juan Easter bunnies, make way! We, too, are digging carrots this spring. These bright carrot treat boxes are yours to make this season with our free printable. Download the PDF Right click to save the PDF to your desktop. Directions on downloading PDFs.

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Flashback: Kids’ Kitchen: Dyeing Easter Eggs

Flashback: Kids’ Kitchen: Dyeing Easter Eggs

By Katie Goodman Nothing quite says spring like pastel-colored Easter eggs, and many of us probably have fond memories of coloring them with our mothers or hunting for the brightly colored eggs hidden amongst tall grass and trees. Dyeing hard-boiled eggs is a fun afternoon activity to do with children that doesn’t involve any special […]

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Flashback: Valentine’s Day Vanilla Cut-Out Cookies

Flashback: Valentine’s Day Vanilla Cut-Out Cookies

Kids love to help decorate cookies! Special Valentine’s Day cookies are a great way to celebrate at home and with friends. For a Valentine’s Day cookie decorating party, the cookies and frosting can easily be made in advance. Then, set out the plates of cookies, bottles of frosting, and sprinkles for the kids to decorate. Hope you all have a Happy Valentine’s Day this year!

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Flashback: Crochet Conversation Heart Garland

This crocheted Conversation Heart Garland is for all those hopeless romantics who are charmed by old fashioned simplicity and who, like me, can’t resist this confection and the lovey-dovey messages behind the cellophane heart window.

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Flashback: Valentine’s Day Matchbook Card

Flashback: Valentine’s Day Matchbook Card

When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of cards and candy boxes. I decided to combine a card with a box-type element and came up with this matchbook card! As you’ll see, this special card also happens to double as wall art.

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