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Modeling Clay– way beyond old school playdough
I have a love hate relationship with play dough. Fortunately we have all wood/tile floors (NO CARPET) so I don’t hate it as much as I used to ,but even so, I
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Klutz Knitting Activity Book
I love KLUTZ books. They have been a favorite in our house for years. In the knitting book you will learn to make 6 beginner knitting projects. The projects are worthy of gift giving
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Stepping Stones DIY
First day of spring! My thoughts are turning to outdoor projects and little flower buds.
My second daughter LOVES stepping stones. Her grandma gave her one for her birthday a few years ago.
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Yarn Kit and a Carry Basket
Girls love anything that look like a purse… so here is a sure fire way to present the gift of learning how to knit. There are a variety of yarns, a crochet hook, and
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Knifty Knitters for those of us who aren’t nifty at knitting
I confess. I am not a naturally crafty person abounding in handmade skills. But you know what? You don’t have to be to make beautiful scarfs.
I have another friend
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Alex Toys Beginner Sewing Kit
Alex Toy’s has put together a “My First Sewing Kit”. It has all the basics necessities that a little seamstress might need. Included are instructions for beginner sewing projects and materials to complete them
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Catapult Contraptions by Mind Ware
Every boy (and dad’s) dream….. put something together that can destroy things! It’s a win win situation with a catapult kit. These wouldn’t be something that you would just turn a 7year old loose
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Matchitecture! Architecture with Matches- Empire State Building
My son alerted me to these sets made by BoJeux. He didn’t have to twist my arm to decide to include them on this site. I love so many things about these Matchitecture kits. Guys of
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I Taught Myself Beginner Knitting
This is a great first knitting kit. All the basics are there and then some. If you were to purchase all the pieces separately you would likely spend more so this is a good
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