Crafts

	Title	Issue
	How to Make Your Own Flubber You've seen the movie. Now, find out how easy it is for kids to create this silicon polymer out of borax, water and white glue with this family project. Andrea Henry/Metro Parent Staff	April 2012
	Teaching Kids How to Sew Buttons It's the basic, most necessary type of mending. Don't know how? Don't worry, parents. Our handy guide shows you the ropes – rather, threads! Kelly Buren	March 2012
	How to Make Basket and Wallet Crafts out of Cartons Tetra Pak packaging is great material for a family DIY project kids will love. Get recycling and make a spring inspired woven basket or cool change purse. Kim Kovelle	March 2012
	Mystery Valentine Coupons Scratch-Off Craft Make mom or dad a booklet of custom coupons for hugs, chores and more – or do it up with a paper bouquet – all featuring a fun DIY scratch off solution! Lish Dorset	February 2012
	Creative Alternative Ways to Wrap Gifts Scrap the standard pricey wrapping wares and make your holiday goodies really shine with some DIY fun (make some memories with the kids, too!) Stacey Mourtos	December 2011
	'Edible' Christmas Tree for Wildlife in Your Backyard Lure nature right to your family's window by transforming an evergreen or shrub into a holiday banquet of yummy ornaments for birds and squirrels. National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)	December 2011
	Shrinky Dinks Snowman Holiday Ornament Crafts Add some seasonal spirit to your family tree with these cute snowmen made from the classic plastic. Lish Dorset	December 2011
	Angry Birds Holiday Ornaments Holiday Craft Deck the family holiday tree with your favorite video puzzle game characters – Yellow Bird, Red Bird and Green Pig – with this fun craft. Lish Dorset	December 2011
	Carving Turnips: A Halloween Craft Twist It's not all about the pumpkins. Families can also try this fun DIY alternative that dates back to an old-school European tradition. Kim Kovelle	October 2011
	Top 10 Cool Ways to Carve or Decorate a Pumpkin Carved or decorated, fresh from the patch or fake – jack-'o-lanterns are family fun. This gallery of 10 crafty creations is sure to get you geared up! Kristen J. Gough	October 2011