Hopefully someone out there can help Learnmore who recently posted this request on the Family Crafts Forum:

"I wonder if there is a method I can use to make ships or other creations in bottles..."

You can read the entire post here and hopefully post your thoughts and tips.
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I have spent the last few weekends raking, and while I normally I love our evergreen trees, I usually feel a little differently this time of year. It seems like I no sooner get done raking and the yard is full of pine needles and pine cones again! The only bright spot about this task is the fact that I can save the pine cones to use in a variety of crafts - but who needs hundreds of pine cone angels and bird feeders!
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This book is a great addition to your arts and crafts library. The author, Irene Luxbacher, explains in simple terms how to use drawing tools to create wonderful pictures. She uses 'people' as a theme to show kids and parents alike how they can use pencils, crayons, markers, and chalk to transform a plain piece of paper into fabulous works of art. It is a great way to introduce any child to drawing! Find out more...
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This is a fun and unique keepsake that is not only a great way to showcase all the certificates, newspaper articles, and awards my kids received through the years, it was a wonderful addition to the memorabilia table at my kids' graduation parties. Best of all, you won't believe how simple it is to make one of these and keep it up-to-date...
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Here is another beaded safety pin pattern you can try... Whether you are celebrating being part of the Class of 2008 or you know someone who is, why not make this cute '08 beaded safety pin to wear. Of course, you can substitute your school colors for the colors in the pattern. If you want more related patterns, you can make one of these graduation designs shared by Denise, or one of these school related designs created by me.
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Did you know that May 12th is Kite Day? That is the perfct excuse to not only go fly a kite, but also to make fun kite crafts. You can explore this page and find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities to help you celebrate this special day!
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Through the years, this has been a popular question posted on the Family Crafts Forum. There have been a few people who have given suggestions, and I have posted them on the Stepping Stone Tips and Hints page. lrctwn recently posted this question on the forum so I thought I would feature it here to see if anyone else has any ideas. I also am hoping to get some photos submitted. Here is lrctwn post:

"Does anyone know if you can incorporate photos in stepping stones? I would like to make a memorial stone with a picture."

You can read lrctwn's post and read the tips that have already been submitted; then, post your own tips and share your stepping stone photos!
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You can print out these fun tags and use them as part of a scrapbooking or other craft project. They make fun additions to Mother's Day gifts also, and, best of all, they are free and easy to make. Choose from several designs...
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A visitor named Wendy recently submitted this picture of a pinata she made for her kids' Spongebob Squarepants themed birthday party. I think it turned out great. What do you think?
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Build it, and they will come... At least we can hope so! Build a miniature village in your garden and, if you are lucky, the toads will move in and keep your garden free of unwanted bugs and slugs. Find out how you can attract toads to your garden, create a wonderful garden decoration, and have some creative family fun all at the same time.
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