The Crafty Crow http://www.thecraftycrow.net/ a curated collection of the best arts & crafts for kids en-US Thu, 23 May 2013 06:30:00 -0600 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://belladia.typepad.com/crafty_crow/http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v433/dalaimama/?action=view&current=CCbutton125square.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/dalaimama/CCbutton125square.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"The Crafty Crowtypepad/iTVxhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with Google Adventures in Pompom Land: <br>Make a Pompom Squirrel! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/iTVx/~3/xrllgejL-wI/adventures-in-pompom-land-make-a-pompom-squirrel.html http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/adventures-in-pompom-land-make-a-pompom-squirrel.html I have a really cute craft book to share with you today! It's called Adventures in Pompom Land and has 25 different heirloom quality animals that you can make from pompoms! These are handmade pompoms made of wool yarn, not...

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I have a really cute craft book to share with you today!
It's called Adventures in Pompom Land and has 25 different
heirloom quality animals that you can make from pompoms!

These are handmade pompoms made of wool yarn, not like the
ones you buy by the bag at the craft store. The pompoms are
then trimmed and shaped to become the sweetest little animals
you ever saw. Many of them have felt and felted wool
roving as added features.

Adventures in Pompom Land back cover

There are instructions for all the techniques used and
plenty of pictures for each project. I was most amazed
at how the subtle shaping of the pompoms really
brings each animal to life.

Adventures in Pompom Land squirrel

One of my favorites is this adorable fluffy-tailed gray
squirrel and the author has graciously shared 
the tutorial here for you to give it a try!

Pompom Squirrel Tutorial part 1
Pompom Squirrel Tutorial part 2

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book for
review purposes but the opinions in this post are my
own. This post contains an affiliate link to Amazon 
whereas I will receive a small percentage 
of any purchases you make. 

]]> 12+ years old Crafts Parent Made Reviews Cassi Thu, 23 May 2013 06:30:00 -0600 http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/adventures-in-pompom-land-make-a-pompom-squirrel.html Easy Tape Stenciled Tote Bag http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/iTVx/~3/F6s3xz59x0U/easy-tape-stenciled-hand-painted-tote-bag.html http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/easy-tape-stenciled-hand-painted-tote-bag.html This handpainted tote bag would be a great teacher appreciation gift, party craft, or pool bag. All you need is a plain canvas tote, acrylic paints and masking tape. The tutorial is at The Handmade Adventures of Captain Crafty. hand painted striped tote bag diy
This handpainted tote bag would be a great teacher
appreciation gift, party craft, or pool bag. All you need is
a plain canvas tote, acrylic paints and masking tape. The
tutorial is at The Handmade Adventures of Captain Crafty. 
]]> 12+ years old 3 - 5 years old 6 - 12 years old Crafts Family Gifts to Make Group Mother's Day Crafts Paint Party Ideas Textiles Wearables Cassi Wed, 22 May 2013 06:32:00 -0600 http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/easy-tape-stenciled-hand-painted-tote-bag.html Watercolor And Glue Seascapes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/iTVx/~3/O_3vrWcWv50/watercolor-and-glue-seascapes.html http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/watercolor-and-glue-seascapes.html smART Class has a very nice lesson on creating beautiful seascapes with watercolors, white tempera paint, and salt. art lesson for kids watercolor seascapes
smART Class has a very nice lesson on creating beautiful
seascapes with watercolors, white tempera paint, and salt.  
]]> 12+ years old 6 - 12 years old Art Family Group Paint Cassi Wed, 22 May 2013 06:30:00 -0600 http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/watercolor-and-glue-seascapes.html Ways to Help Oklahoma http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/iTVx/~3/eg0ucYI5IKI/ways-to-help-oklahoma-.html http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/ways-to-help-oklahoma-.html My heart goes out to the victims of the Oklahoma tornados. If you are looking for a way to help then this post at U.S. News on NBC News has a variety of options. My heart goes out to the victims of the Oklahoma tornados. If you are looking for a way to help then this post at U.S. News on NBC News has a variety of options. 
]]> Cassi Tue, 21 May 2013 22:40:11 -0600 http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/ways-to-help-oklahoma-.html Felt Landscape Teacher Gift Idea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/iTVx/~3/2dA2sQ78V3A/felt-landscape-teacher-gift-idea.html http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/felt-landscape-teacher-gift-idea.html Vlijtig shares these wonderful felt landscapes that were made by her daughter for a teacher gift! felt craft landscape homemade teacher gift idea
Vlijtig shares these wonderful felt landscapes that
were made by her daughter for a teacher gift! 
]]> 12+ years old 6 - 12 years old Art Crafts Family Felt and Felting Gifts to Make Mother's Day Crafts Sewing & Stitchery Cassi Tue, 21 May 2013 06:34:00 -0600 http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/felt-landscape-teacher-gift-idea.html Miniature Fairy Tale Bed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/iTVx/~3/R-vbdss37m8/miniature-fairy-tale-bed.html http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/miniature-fairy-tale-bed.html Check out this adorable Princess and the Pea bed craft made from fabric scraps and popsicle sticks! Small World Land shows you how to make it. princess and the pea miniature bed fairy tale craft
Check out this adorable Princess and the Pea bed
craft made from fabric scraps and popsicle sticks!
Small World Land shows you how to make it. 
]]> 12+ years old 3 - 5 years old 6 - 12 years old Building/3 Dimensional Crafts Family Literature Based Projects Pretend Play Toys to Make Wood Crafts Cassi Tue, 21 May 2013 06:32:00 -0600 http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/miniature-fairy-tale-bed.html Drawing On Aluminum Foil http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/iTVx/~3/viaE2cVFAZg/drawing-on-aluminum-foil.html http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/drawing-on-aluminum-foil.html Aluminum foil drawing is a perfect way to keep the kids busy while dinner is cooking or anytime you need something quick and easy. More details at Picklebums. drawing on foil easy art for kids sharpie markers
Aluminum foil drawing is a perfect way to keep the
kids busy while dinner is cooking or anytime you need
something quick and easy. More details at Picklebums.
]]> 12+ years old 3 - 5 years old 6 - 12 years old Art Drawing & Illustration Experiential Family Group Last Minute Cassi Tue, 21 May 2013 06:30:00 -0600 http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/drawing-on-aluminum-foil.html Sticky Note Craft: Adorable Monsters! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/iTVx/~3/jGtzhFIsjZo/sticky-note-craft-adorable-monsters.html http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/sticky-note-craft-adorable-monsters.html Sticky notes are so much fun to craft with and now Zakka Life has a new idea to share - make sticky note monsters! sticky note monsters sticky note crafts
Sticky notes are so much fun to craft with and
now Zakka Life has a new idea to share -
make sticky note monsters! 
]]> 12+ years old 3 - 5 years old 6 - 12 years old Crafts Family Free & Fun Crafts Group Last Minute Paper Crafts Cassi Mon, 20 May 2013 06:34:00 -0600 http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/05/sticky-note-craft-adorable-monsters.html