Recycling Crafts for Kids

I don't have any, kids that is. But I once taught the little future adults and one common trait I noticed is that creativity runs rampant in their little heads. But, without some kind of direction, some basic tools, and a smidgen of tutoring, these little ones can come up with stuff that surpasses our expectations.

I found a nice site that supplies at least one part of the equation -- direction. If you provide the tools and that little bit of help, and let them have their way, the kids will come up with their own interpretation of crafting.

The site's called AllFreeCrafts.com. Check it out. You might even find something that sets your own inner child free.

I blogged about recycling crafts for children before and I'll probably do it again because in addition to remembering my teaching days, I also remember all the fun (and sometimes weird) things I used to make out of leftover scraps of useless material. (I once built a rather clumsy log cabin out of corn cobs.)

Nurture creativity!

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I've been reading a lot of blogs lately, just to get some kind of feel for what interests others. I happen to be interested in myriad topics, probably because I'm adult ADD, a trait I've more or less mastered by exerting immense control over life -- most of the time. Right now, for instance, I have four projects working (not counting the one huge failure sitting on top of the water bottle in my kitchen, a futile attempt to use cardboard rolls to germinate seeds). I'd like to do more woodworking but that will come later.

I'm doing a painting, making yule stockings from scrap fabric I picked up at the local thrift shop, finishing the edges of my mosaic table top, and decorating, all of which has to be finished in time for Christmas.

Meanwhile, I'm studying Buddhism and working full time.

That's my life in a rather large nutshell.

Now, back to the reading of blogs, I hope to follow suit and blog more often, even if I don't have a recyclable project to show. I think it's just as important to point out some really good stuff others are doing so while I'm listening to podcasts (oh, forgot to mention that in my project list but that's okay because they are about spirituality.), I'll do click around the web and see what's out there.

Ninety-nine percent

Seem to be stuck on the mosaic. Thought I would attach a frame to it but it appears the borders aren't exactly straight. The found pieces of molding just looked weird (as if the project isn't in itself a bit weird) so I scrapped that idea.

A new problem arises, however, in that my neighbor expressed interest in buying it! I won't mention the price she offered but ... I'm planning to take a seven day vacation and her number is a only a few dollars less than it would cost to board my pup for that time frame ... Soooooo

We'll see. Meanwhile, I broke down and bought some scrap black glass from someone on ebay. As soon as it arrives, I'll use it to frame the piece. I'll have to fill in the grout (I already grouted in anticipation of framing) but I think it will be okay.

Who knows. I might even sign it on the back ...