Projects and Tutorials

Beaded Wire Pumpkin Tutorial

Curious George Pumpkin Template

Jewelry Holder

Messenger Bag. Full and Doll Size Tutorials

Cooling Neck Wrap Tutorial

Shrinky Dink ID Tags

Fabric Pail Tutorial

Cloche Hat Tutorial

Hammock Tutorial

Valentine's Day Topiary

Upcycled Candle Holder Lamp Tutorial

Picnic Blanket Tutorial Part 1

Picnic Blanket Tutorial Part 2

Story Dice

Fabric Flower Tutorial

Shrinky Dink Pendant Tutorial

Summer Fun Jar

Fabric Covered Headband Tutorial

Mini Christmas Wreath

Personalized Wine Charm Markers

Self Portrait Dolls

Ice Pop Holder Tutorial

Hair Bow Holder Tutorial

Pool and Bath "Paper" Dolls

Wooden Peg Dolls

Tile Coasters

Sun Prints

June 24, 2008

Take advantage of all that summer sunshine! I got this idea from good ol’ Martha Stewart. This is a project that you can use to make all sorts of fun projects like cards, place mats, etc. Kids will want to check on their work all the time and will have a hard time waiting until the week is over to see their creations!

Sunlight fades construction paper, as anyone who’s hung a piece of artwork in a window has discovered. Turn this drawback to your advantage by making sun prints that use everyday objects as stencils. Flat objects create sharp outlines, while bulky ones make blurrier impressions. Untreated, the images will fade eventually, but you can protect them with a UV-resistant spray. You can get a can at craft stores.

Cut shapes from paper, and spread restickable glue on the back, then stick them to the construction paper. Tape the paper to a sunny window, facing out, and leave for at least a week (longer for higher contrast), then peel off cutouts. You can also lay three-dimensional objects (try rickrack, toothpicks, or buttons) flat on a piece of construction paper in a sunny place where they will not be disturbed.