Craft Project Index from Aunt Annie's Crafts

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Two-Finger Puppets (May 14, 2012) - In this project make finger puppets that are animated with your two fingers—these being the legs of the puppet. The puppets in this project are very simple—just print, color, cut and glue. Next, take the puppets and put on a play: The Medicine-man, from an Australian Aboriginal fable.

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Easy Mother's Day Cards Friday Fun (May 11, 2012) - Mom will love these pretty cards with simple paper cutouts that spell out "M-O-M." Use whatever crafty things you have on hand to add your special creative touch.

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Mother's Day Pop-Up Card (May 7, 2012) - Pop goes the weasel—and so does this easy pop-up card! Everyone from little crafters to teens and adults will enjoy making this card. You can also add pop-up hearts to commercial cards. What will you write on your pop-up heart?

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Bath Buddies Friday Fun (May 4, 2012) - In no time flat, you and your kids can make enough soap buddies for weeks of bath time fun! Kids of all ages enjoy the squishy fun of making little soaps in a variety of shapes and colors. Shape them into balls or create cute shapes with soap molds.

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Strip Folding Heart Cards (Apr 30, 2012) - In this greeting card tutorial, make a card for Mother's Day or your sweetheart that features a framed heart motif while learning how to use a strip folding template. Once you learn this technique using the heart template, additional motifs can be made using other templates.

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Sweet Strawberries Friday Fun (Apr 27, 2012) - Make strawberries from walnuts in the shell that are painted red. This is a quick and easy project that both kids and adults will have fun doing! The strawberries can be used as decorations on gifts or around the house and make a wonderful gift to brighten anyone's day!

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Stenciled T-Shirts (Apr 23, 2012) - Take a plain T-shirt or a tired and old T-shirt and perk it up with stenciled designs. These super easy embellishments are a great way to rescue a T-shirt that has been stained. The same technique can be used to stencil sweatshirts and sweatpants—just about anything made of fabric.

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Doorknob Hangers Friday Fun (Apr 20, 2012) - In this project see how easy it is to make doorknob hangers to communicate with your family and friends. Create a hanger with any message and pictures you like. You might put 'Do Not Disturb' on one side and 'Wake In Time for School' on the other side. Use your imagination!

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Stenciled Flower Pots (Apr 16, 2012) - Turn a plastic flower pot from ordinary to extraordinary with stenciling. In this project you will learn how to apply acrylic paint stencils to a small plastic flower pot. This technique can then be used to decorate large plastic flower pots, plastic hanging baskets, plastic wastebaskets, or just about any plastic container.

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Simple Folded Bouquet Friday Fun (Apr 13, 2012) - In this project make a pretty bouquet out of construction paper and tissue paper. No pattern is needed: just fold, cut, tape and glue! When finished, the bouquet will be stand on its own and be ready to display.

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Spring Flower Bouquet (Apr 9, 2012) - In this project make flowers from computer paper. Make a daffodil, a tulip and an iris, complete with stems and leaves. Use ribbon to tie them up in a bunch, then give them to someone special. The flowers also make wonderful party favors and gift package decorations.

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Jelly Bean Carrots Friday Fun (Apr 6, 2012) - This is a quick and easy craft that is sure to delight. All it takes is some jelly beans, plastic wrap, and a few odds and ends to make this sweet carrot. Add them to Easter baskets, use them as gift decorations or as party favors.

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Strip Folding Cards (Apr 2, 2012) - In this greeting card tutorial learn how to use folded paper strips to give your card added depth with three-dimensional layers. This tutorial features a frame created with folded paper strips that enhances a small image or photo that's the focal point of your card.

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Peek-a-boo Easter Egg Friday Fun (Mar 30, 2012) - See how easy and fun it is to decorate the inside of an Easter egg. Lots of odds and ends can be used to make these eggs. With a little help from an adult or teen to do the snipping, children can make unique creations as an extra special Easter treat.

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Stuffed Felt Animals (Mar 26, 2012) - The project features stuffed felt animals for Easter—a chick and a bunny. Beginning sewers will use the overcast stitch to assemble the animals, while more experienced sewers can improvise with stitches and embellishments of their own choosing.

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Basic Egg Dyeing Friday Fun (Mar 23, 2012) - Follow the instructions in this project for a basic dye bath to color your Easter eggs. You can leave the eggs plain or marble them.

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Easter Egg Holders (Mar 19, 2012) - In this project make Easter egg holders to display your decorated eggs. The holders are made from doubled computer paper, formed into rings. There are three different designs on the printable pattern with ten bonus stickers.

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Washcloth Bunny Friday Fun (Mar 17, 2012) - What could be more fun than making a cute little bunny for Easter? Start with a washcloth and in no time you'll have a little sweetie to add to an Easter basket, give as a gift or as a decoration that doubles as an Easter egg holder!

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Shamrock Centerpiece (Mar 12, 2012) - Use the printable patterns in this project to create a small centerpiece for St. Patrick's Day. Make several of these cute little vases as party favors or as a gift for St. Patrick's Day. The plain version of the vase can be used for other occasions and be filled with Paper Flowers.

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Easter Chick Cards Friday Fun (Mar 9, 2012) - See how easy it is to make an Easter card by tracing your child's hands. This is a fun project for kids of all ages. Even toddlers will enjoy this project since cutouts of their traced hands are used for the wings.

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Decoupaged Box (Mar 5, 2012) - In this project you will learn the basics of decoupage by decorating a box made from cardstock with images printed on your color printer. The same technique can be used to decoupage wooden boxes, glass vases or plates, etc. With the wealth of images available for downloading and printing, this traditional craft is well suited to modern times.

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Easy Pinwheel Friday Fun (Mar 2, 2012) - Just in time for a breezy March day, make this colorful paper pinwheel with nothing more than paper, a pencil and a straight pin. Children of all ages will be delighted with this whirling windmill. Make several as party decorations or favors!

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Scalloped Edge Cards (Feb 27, 2012) - In this greeting card tutorial learn how to make a fancy edge on your handmade greeting cards using scallops and a paper punch. This is a quick and easy way to add a strong design element along the right-side or bottom of your card.

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Coin Barrettes Friday Fun (Feb 24, 2012) - Use a few pennies and a store bought hair barrette back to make these lovely hair holders. The craft is quick and simple and the results are very attractive!

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Simple Paper Cutting (Feb 20, 2012) - In this project you are introduced to the art of paper cutting through the techniques of cut apart and layered paper. These techniques can be used to decorate greeting cards, stationery, boxes, gift wraps, or any paper craft project.

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Seed Catalog Garden Friday Fun (Feb 17, 2012) - Make a garden in the middle of winter by cutting up seed catalogs. Cutting up the catalogs, making the garden, and playing with it will keep kids busy for hours.

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Sewing Cards (Feb 13, 2012) - For generations children have been playing with sewing cards. In this project, see how easy it is to make your own sewing cards out of cardstock then sew on them with colorful yarn. Adults can take the sewing cards a step further to make scrapbook and greeting card embellishments.

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Artwork Bookmarks Friday Fun (Feb 10, 2012) - These bookmarks are simply made from artwork that you are willing to cut up and two pieces of clear contact paper. This is a great way to recycle your less than perfect artwork or preserve your child's treasured drawings.

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Envelopes to Make (Feb 6, 2012) - See how easy it is to make a custom envelope for all of your handmade cards. The envelope can be made from white or colored paper, and can be decorated to match your card. There are patterns for three sizes of greeting card envelopes.

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Valentine Crown Friday Fun (Feb 3, 2012) - Make this royal Valentine crown for that special someone, or as a fun party craft with a group of children. Just a few simple supplies are needed to create this very special Valentine. This craft can be used for any holiday.

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Serendipity Square Cards (Jan 30, 2012) - In this greeting card tutorial learn how to use leftover scraps of paper and cardstock to make colorful serendipity squares that are then combined in various ways to make beautiful cards. Once you learn how to make serendipity squares, you'll never need to throw away those small scraps of paper again!

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Love Bugs Friday Fun (Jan 27, 2012) - Make cute little bugs to give as gifts. They are molded in plastic spoons using plaster of Paris. This craft is great for Valentine's Day and any gift-giving occasion. Children of all ages, even as young as two, will enjoy making these love bugs as pins or magnets.

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Pop-Up Card (Jan 23, 2012) - Learn how to make a special Valentine's Day card with a pop-up inside. When the card is opened, a heart will spring out! This simple pop-up is easy enough for children to make and offers enough flexibility for the the creativity of teen and adult crafters. These pop-ups can also be added to any handmade or commercial card.

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Valentine's Day Pins Friday Fun (Jan 20, 2012) - Create plaster of Paris pins using simple candy molds, pin backs and paint. Choose a candy mold with heart shapes to create beautiful Valentine's Day pins to give as presents to your loved ones.

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Milk Carton Fun (Jan 16, 2012) - In this project, learn how to recycle milk and juice cartons, or any size gable top carton, into strong gift boxes. You can either wrap the boxes in your favorite way or transform the carton into a house or a cuckoo clock using Aunt Annie's patterns.

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Woolly Octopus Friday Fun (Jan 13, 2012) - In this craft project learn the British way of making a yarn octopus. This technique is a disarmingly simple way to make a cute toy with items found in most people's homes, and it will use up those leftover scraps of wool (yarn).

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Mittens from Sweatpants (Jan 9, 2012) - In this project use old sweatpants to make mittens for kids. This is a great way to recycle the fabric from all those holey and stained sweatpants (and sweatshirts) that no one can wear anymore. This is a good project for new sewers. As an added bonus, the project includes instructions for making a scarf from sweatpants.

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Snow Scene in a Jar Friday Fun (Jan 6, 2012) - Whether you have snow where you live or not, you can have wintertime fun by making a wintry snow scene in a jar. All it takes is a few plastic toys, rocks, glue, glitter and water to turn a small jar into a winter wonderland where a gentle shake makes it snow.

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Basics of Quilling (Jan 2, 2012) - Quilling is the art of rolling narrow strips of paper into coils or scrolls, and arranging them to form elegant filigree. In this project, you'll see how to use a toothpick to roll coils and scrolls then pinch, shape, and arrange them into decorative patterns.

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Yarn Octopus Friday Fun (Dec 30, 2011) - See how easy it is to make a little yarn octopus that is the perfect size, about 5 inches, to hang on your backpack. It also makes a terrific gift or craft bazaar sale item.

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Pocket Cards (Dec 26, 2011) - In this tutorial you'll learn how to make greeting cards with pockets that can be filled with little pieces of your creative art. They are also ideal for presents of money or gift cards. The pocket cards are very versatile, make several in a variety of colors to have on hand to decorate for any occasion.

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Paper Cup Party Favor Friday Fun (Dec 23, 2011) - Half the fun of giving a party is selecting a theme and making the decorations. You can easily and quickly make party favors for any theme by decorating paper or foam cups with ribbon and images printed from your computer.

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Paper Medallions (Dec 19, 2011) - Make paper medallions to decorate gift packages. The medallions are a nice alternative to bows and ribbon, and when made from foil add extra elegance to your present. There are three different medallion designs with two sizes each. Use each size alone or make them with contrasting colors and layer the two sizes together.

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Conical Tree Ornament Friday Fun (Dec 16, 2011) - Paper in a simple cone shape can be made into an ornament that everyone will enjoy. With just a few simple supplies, you and your children can make these miniature Christmas tree ornaments.

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Shaped Cards for Christmas (Dec 12, 2011) - Make simple and fun holiday cards in the shape of a pine tree, Santa, or an angel. These cards are easy enough for younger children and people with special needs to make. While the cards are very simple to make, they are easily enhanced with glitter, cotton balls, sequins, and other creative touches. Let your imagination soar!

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Candy Cane Reindeer Friday Fun (Dec 9, 2011) - Children will enjoy transforming a candy cane into a reindeer using a few craft supplies and a bit of glue. It is a great decoration for the tree or a fun party favor. It's a craft that has long been a holiday favorite for kids and teachers alike.

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Festive Window Stencils (Dec 5, 2011) - Decorate your windows in festive and colorful holiday designs with simple paper stencils. Make snowman, bell, angel, star, candle or Christmas tree stencils to use with Aunt Annie's special paint mix. The stencils are easy to make and use, and the paint will wash off the windows with ease at the end of the holiday season.

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Gift Tag Fun Friday Fun (Dec 2, 2011) - Recycle greeting cards and paper scraps into fun and unique gift tags. The whole family can join in on the cutting and pasting to make these special additions to your holiday gifts. The tags can even be grouped into packages for sale at a Christmas bazaar or for a fundraiser.

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Christmas Tree Shaped Box (Nov 28, 2011) - Make a novelty box in the shape of a pine tree for Christmas in either of two sizes. This is a cute gift box for small gifts that adds some Christmas cheer wherever it is displayed. The project includes instructions for making your own patterns for novelty-shaped boxes.

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Milk and Cookie Placemats Friday Fun (Nov 25, 2011) - Kids of all ages will have fun making these placemats that are sized for a snack of milk and cookies. Just cut out images from old greeting cards, calendars or magazines that relate to the theme for the placemat and cover with clear contact paper. That's it! Simple as eating a chocolate chip cookie. Yum!

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Turkey Trot (Nov 21, 2011) - Here's a race game that the whole family can make together and then play! It's great for after Thanksgiving dinner fun or anytime the family gets together. Just print the game board patterns, then cut and glue. That's all it takes to make the game board for Turkey Trot.

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Pine Cone Turkey Friday Fun (Nov 18, 2011) - Turn a pine cone into a colorful turkey for the Thanksgiving table. This is an easy craft for children and can be combined with some outdoors fun. Take a walk in the woods to find pine cones then with a little pipe cleaner and glue magic, turn them into little turkeys.

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Recycled Cards (Nov 14, 2011) - In this tutorial learn how to make new greeting cards by recycling old cards. A variety of techniques are presented that make it easy to create a card you will be proud to give. Making recycled cards is a terrific group activity and is fun for people of all ages.

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Turkey Place Card Friday Fun (Nov 11, 2011) - Make a turkey for displaying Thanksgiving dinner place cards. The turkey is made with an apple, a paper napkin, some nuts and candy, and wiggly eyes. It’s fun and easy to do and all your guests will be delighted with this colorful turkey.

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Oval Box with Lid (Nov 7, 2011) - Make an oval box with a lid in a several sizes and depths. The technique used to make these boxes is based on the band boxes popular in the 19th century, and is well suited to making boxes with curves, like this oval box. This is an elegant box that will compliment that special gift.

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Thanksgiving Napkin Rings Friday Fun (Nov 4, 2011) - Thanksgiving is a time for the family to gather and share experiences. You can start the sharing by making these simple napkin rings with your child. Not only will you have fun, but you will also make something special for the Thanksgiving table. Use the same basic idea with simple variations for other holidays.

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Greeting Card Case (Oct 31, 2011) - Follow the instructions in this project to make a storage case for holding greeting cards. Make a special gift by combining this case with your handcrafted greeting cards. The printable patterns in this project make up into three case sizes, including cases sized for the cards featured in the Greeting Card Tutorials.

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Halloween Mobile Friday Fun (Oct 28, 2011) - Mobiles of ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns, witches, bats and black cats make great decorations for Halloween. Follow the instructions in this project to make a quick and easy mobile using simple materials. After completing this project you will be able to make mobiles for any holiday or theme.

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Leaf Silhouette Cards (Oct 24, 2011) - This greeting card tutorial uses sponged paper and leaf silhouettes to make a simple and elegant card. The design concepts of positive and negative space are introduced in this tutorial along with how to make your own unique decorative paper by sponging with paint.

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Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelet Friday Fun (Oct 21, 2011) - Make a creepy, crawly spider that can wiggle and twist about with a few movements of the wrist. Traced fingers are the basis for this animated spider toy and a paper fastener allows it to swivel around. This is a fun and easy Halloween project that is especially good for mixed-age groups of children.

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Ghost Garland (Oct 17, 2011) - This colorful garland of ghosts is a quick and easy way to decorate for Halloween. The project includes printable patterns for ghosts and illustrated instructions for making the garland based on a paper chain in Halloween colors.

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Dracula's Blood Recipe Friday Fun (Oct 14, 2011) - Here's a recipe to make fake blood for Halloween. Drip some from the corners of your mouth, and in your best imitation of Dracula say, "I want your blood."

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Halloween Cone Hats (Oct 10, 2011) - Make simple, cone-shaped hats for Halloween. Instructions are given for a clown's hat, a wizard's hat, and a witch's hat. The hats can be the basis for a Halloween costume. Make a hat, add some make-up and old clothes to complete the costume.

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Stained Glass Leaves Friday Fun (Oct 7, 2011) - The colors of fall are warm and cheerful. You can capture these colors with this stained glass-like decoration. Combine the craft with a walk through the woods for an enjoyable fall afternoon.

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Halloween Suncatchers (Oct 3, 2011) - Make Halloween suncatchers shaped like bats, ghosts and Jack-O-Lanterns. Hang the suncatchers in your windows and give some as gifts. Suncatchers are easy to make and are a great vehicle for creativity — make them in a variety of colors and add your own special touches.

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Vegetable and Fruit Printing Friday Fun (Sep 30, 2011) - Learn how to make simple relief prints using vegetables (and fruits). This printing technique is simple enough for very young children, while being versatile enough for older children and adults. The project features the classic potato print, as well as, vegetables and fruits that are a bit less traditional in printing.

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Mexican Yarn Painting (Sep 26, 2011) - The crafts of Mexico are renowned for bright colors and bold designs especially the nierika made by the Huichol people. In this project learn how to do Huichol-inspired yarn paintings then use the technique to make decorative plaques or to enliven the surfaces of boxes, cards, notebooks, and more.

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Magazine Holder Friday Fun (Sep 23, 2011) - Here’s a craft that is fun to do, recycles empty cereal boxes, and organizes those stacks of magazines, paperback books and miscellaneous papers around the house or in your child’s bedroom.

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Bookmark Cards (Sep 19, 2011) - This greeting card tutorial features a design element that is also a gift. See how to create a beautiful and functional bookmark that is the focal point for the card, and learn a simple decorative technique using markers. This tutorial also introduces colored card blanks and tips for using them successfully in your card making.

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Paper Doll Chains Friday Fun (Sep 16, 2011) - Create a chain of paper dolls by cutting multi-folded paper strips. Learn this basic paper cutting technique with paper dolls then let your imagination run wild. Cut paper chains with themes for every season and every special event. They make great decorations for parties, classrooms and your home.

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Paper Cone Finger Puppets (Sep 12, 2011) - Make easy finger puppets with a paper cone body and an attached paper head. These puppets are simple and especially suited to a classroom setting. Make several finger puppets then put on a play that features the puppets.

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Pencil Toppers Friday Fun (Sep 9, 2011) - It’s fun and easy to make original pencil toppers with Homemade Modeling Dough. Make a simple dough in less then 15 minutes, and use your fingers to shape fun, fanciful, or beautiful creations of your own design. Aunt Annie has included suggestions for creating easy, silly and cute pencil toppers.

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The Game of Achi (Sep 5, 2011) - Make a felt or paper game board for Achi, a game from Ghana in West Africa. Children play similar games all around the world. Some of the oldest games are in a group called games of alignment. Tic-tac-toe is one of the most popular of these games in the United States, but in Ghana the children play one called Achi.

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Sponge Stamps and Art Friday Fun (Sep 2, 2011) - Do you know that ordinary kitchen sponges can be used to make stamps? Children will want to make a variety of stamps to create artistic masterpieces for display in the refrigerator door gallery. Follow these simple instructions and you will be able to make stamps of your own design in minutes.

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Pillow Boxes (Aug 29, 2011) - Make a pillow box for small gifts and party or wedding favors. This is a terrific box that resembles a pillow in shape and makes an elegant package with the addition of a ribbon. The project includes printable patterns in a variety of sizes.

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Chinese Paper Lanterns Friday Fun (Aug 26, 2011) - Chinese paper lanterns make colorful and inexpensive decorations. Best of all, they are so quick and easy you can get the kids involved in making them. Follow the instructions in this craft project to make colorful lanterns using a single sheet of paper.

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Embossed Cards (Aug 22, 2011) - In this tutorial learn how to add embossing to your greeting cards without making a large investment in special tools. An embossed card is bound to be appreciated for its elegance.

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3D Refrigerator Magnets Friday Fun (Aug 19, 2011) - In this project learn how to make refrigerator magnets by painting molded shapes created by pouring plaster of Paris into candy molds. This is an ideal project for groups of varying ages and skills, and the finished magnets make great gifts!

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Mold and Deckle (Aug 17, 2011) - A mold and deckle is an essential tool for handmade papermaking. Instructions are given for making the Mold and Deckle from wood, recycled picture frames or, especially for beginners and children, a simple plastic canvas and cardboard version..

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Handmade Paper from Recycled Scraps (Aug 15, 2011) - In this project learn how to make paper by hand from recycled scraps of paper. Learn techniques that will give the best results at home, along with simple and inexpensive alternatives for children or beginners who just want to experiment.

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Ring Toss Game Friday Fun (Aug 12, 2011) - Make rings and stakes for the game of ring toss. Rules for the game are included. This is a terrific activity for families or groups and can be played indoors or outdoors. Make a set to have on hand for picnics, cookouts and parties.

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Toilet Paper Tube Puppets (Aug 8, 2011) - Use empty toilet paper tubes to make finger puppets, then put on a play that features them. Use the included patterns or make puppets of your own design. The versatility of this puppet making technique is amazing. Give it a try!

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Memory Cards Friday Fun (Aug 5, 2011) - Make a set of cards for the game of memory. This is a fun and very easy project that young kids really love doing! It is great for families or groups and with a little preparation by the adult or teen leaders, this project is fast and fun.

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Match Cards (Aug 1, 2011) - Make a set of match cards using Aunt Annie's designs or print blank cards to create your own unique deck of cards. Included in the project are the rules for playing two different games with the match cards and a bit about the history of playing cards.

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Tissue Paper Painting Friday Fun (Jul 29, 2011) - Learn this easy painting technique to make colorful tissue paper. Simply pleat a piece of tissue paper and paint the folded edges. Repeat the process once or twice to create an even more exciting design.

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Flared Boxes (Jul 25, 2011) - Make these wonderfully elegant boxes that increase in size from a square or rectangular base to lid flaps that flare out from the top. The project includes printable patterns for flared boxes in a variety of sizes and shapes. These boxes have many decorative uses.

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Quick Papier-mâché Pulp Friday Fun (Jul 22, 2011) - Use this craft recipe to quickly make a colorful papier-mâché pulp that can be molded into shapes. This paper pulp doesn't require glue and you can skip painting the finished pieces. This is a great craft material to use for family, group or classroom crafting time.

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Paper Weaving Cards (Jul 18, 2011) - In this tutorial you'll see how to weave paper strips into decorative elements for use on greeting cards. The tutorial also explores color concepts based on the color wheel.

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Ice Cream in a Bag Friday Fun (Jul 8, 2015) - What goes best with kids and a hot summer day? Well, ice cream, of course! With this recipe and technique each child gets to make an individual serving of ice cream, and it only takes a few minutes from start to finish. Go ahead get going, you’ll have a ball!

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Handwoven Bookmarks (Jul 11, 2011) - Make a handwoven bookmark simply and easily while learning the basic concepts of weaving using a cardboard loom. The bookmark makes a wonderful gift, or maybe use it as a rug in a doll house. Make the loom in different sizes and sew the fabric into coin purses, coasters, hot pads—whatever you can imagine!

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Homemade Bubble Solution Friday Fun (Jul 8, 2011) - Playing with soap bubbles is pure fun and fascinates even the youngest child—cats and dogs, too. It's amazingly simple to mix a bubble solution from just a few ingredients.

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Platonic Solids (Jul 4, 2011) - In this craft project learn a simple technique based on circles for making all five Platonic solids—tetrahedron, octahedron, icosahedron, cube, and dodecahedron. The solids can be also be decorated and used as gift boxes.

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Modeling Dough Friday Fun (Jul 01, 2011) - Follow this recipe to make a simple modeling dough in less than 15 minutes. This recipe makes a dough that is easy to work into shapes that can be air dried and painted or use it time and time again as a play dough.

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English Board Solitaire (Jun 27, 2011) - In this project make a simple game board for the English or French versions of board solitaire, sometimes called peg solitaire. No gluing is needed, just print, cut, and play. These boards can also be made more durable with optional materials.

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Sticker Fun Friday Fun (Jun 24, 2011) - Not only does every child love stickers, but stickers are also an easy way to decorate and personalize any of your printed output. Whether it's a card, letter, certificate or photo, a sticker is a fun way to liven things up!

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Paper Appliqué Cards (Jun 20, 2011) - In this tutorial you'll learn how to make paper appliqué cards. Basically these are cards made from cut paper arranged on the card to mimic the look of cloth appliqué. There's no end to what can be done with this technique.

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Sticker Seal Gum Friday Fun (Jun 17, 2011) - Learn how to make homemade seal gum for stickers. With this adhesive you will be able to make your own stickers from ordinary paper. Make stickers from drawings or stamped images, clipart or pictures cut from wrapping paper—the sky's the limit!

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Rectangular Box (Jun 13, 2011) - Make a rectangular box with lid, also called a shirt box, in a variety of sizes and depths. This is a very versatile box that can be used to package about any gift. It can also be made without the lid and used as a letter box, napkin holder, etc. Instructions are given for drafting a box pattern/template for any size rectangular box.

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Clip Art Bag Puppets Friday Fun (Jun 10, 2011) - More puppet fun! This time using clip art to make paper bag puppets. Quick, easy and fun activity for families and groups.

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Paper Bag Hand Puppets (Jun 6, 2011) - Start with a paper bag and add a few decorations to make an easy hand puppet. The play in this project, Clever Gretel, is based on a Brothers Grimm folktale from Germany.

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Finger Painting Friday Fun (Jun 3, 2011) - Follow this simple recipe for making finger paints and then get creative! The kids (and grown-ups, too) will have great fun smearing paint on paper and creating fanciful pictures.

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Flexagons (May 30, 2011) - Learn how to make a flexagon, a most fascinating geometric toy! Flexagons are folded paper polygons that have the neat feature of changing faces as they are flexed. With a quick fold, change a flexagon that is green and yellow to green and blue, then to yellow and blue. This is another project in the series, Geometric Toys to Make.

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Patriotic Star Garland Friday Fun (May 27, 2011) - Cut five-pointed stars from red, white and blue paper and string them to make a garland! Use the garland to decorate for Memorial Day, Flag Day or the Fourth of July.

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Stenciled Cards (May 23, 2011) - In this tutorial you'll learn how to make cards using stencils and acrylic paint. You'll also be shown how to make your own stencils using paper punches or a few snips with scissors.

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Trinket Box Friday Fun (May 20, 2011) - Use recycled materials to make this trinket box. All it takes to make this cutie are empty cardboard tubes, a cereal box and scraps of ribbon or paper. You are sure to want to make more than one!

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Collapsible Box (May 16, 2011) - If you haven't made boxes before, you'll be delighted with how easy it is to make a box in exactly the size needed. This project features a collapsible box with an attached lid. Use these boxes for gifts, as decorative containers or for storage around the home or craft room.

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God's Eye Friday Fun (May 13, 2011) - If you are looking for a craft that kids love and is great for groups, look no further. God’s Eyes are made with just a few supplies and even small children get wonderful results.

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Finger Puppets (May 9, 2011) - In this project make circus theme finger puppets. Make acrobat, strongman, clown, and elephant puppets, then put on a play. You'll have some circus fun at home!

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Thaumatrope (or Mini-movie) Friday Fun (May 6, 2011) - Kids will have fun making this spinning toy known as a thaumatrope (or mini-movie.) It appears to magically create one picture from two and demonstrates the visual concepts behind movies.

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Geometric Solids (May 2, 2011) - In this project make three of the five Platonic solids—tetrahedron, octahedron, and icosahedron. These geometric models can be used for things beyond learning about solid geometry. Decorate them and make a colorful mobile or use them as gift boxes.

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Paper Mosaic Friday Fun (Apr 29, 2011) - Learn how to make paper mosaics to decorate crafts and give as gifts, while recycling the paper scraps from other projects. Make one for Mom for Mother's Day.

VERY EASY to EASY
Repeat Cards (Apr 25, 2011) - Learn to make cards using repeats of small rubberstamps arranged in threes or fours and matted. Once you learn this design concept it can be used for repeats of any small object—paper punches, cutouts from decorative paper, stencils, and more.

EASY
Marbled Eggs Friday Fun (Apr 22, 2011) - Here’s a technique for making marbled eggs that requires no special materials, and produces beautiful results with very little effort.

VERY EASY
Fun Shaped Cards (Apr 18, 2011) - Make simple and fun cards in the shape of a chick, bunny or flowers. These card projects are simple enough for younger children and people with special needs to make. The cards have a theme of renewal for Easter and spring.

VERY EASY
Jumping Origami Bunny Friday Fun (Apr 15, 2011) - With a few folds, create a paper bunny that you can make hop! It is a twist on the traditional origami leaping frog.

AVERAGE
Easter Suncatchers (Apr 11, 2011) - Make egg or bunny shaped suncatchers for Easter. These suncatchers can be hung in a window, included in a card, or made into a mobile. They also look cute hung from the handle of an Easter basket.

EASY to AVERAGE
Easter Pennant Banner Friday Fun (Apr 8, 2011) - Make colorful pennant flags then string them together to make a banner for Easter. Use these banners to decorate around your home or in the classroom. The pennant flags are also a nice addition to an Easter basket.

VERY EASY
Half-moon Petal Envelope (Apr 4, 2011) - Have fun making these delightful envelopes with half-moon flaps that fold like petals. Spring and Easter designs are included in the project. Use these envelopes as a gift wrap for small gifts or to store keepsakes.

VERY EASY
Paper Flowers Friday Fun (Apr 1, 2011) - See how easy it is to make paper flowers. It requires no patterns and uses simple materials. This is a skill well worth learning!

EASY
Animated Stick Puppets (Mar 28, 2011) - In this craft project, go one step beyond simple stick puppets by adding movement to the puppets. The puppets in this project are featured in a play, The Defeat of Great Glooskap, based on a folktale from Algonquin Native Americans.

EASY
Mix and Match Cards Friday Fun (Mar 25, 2011) - Just a few simple materials and a little instruction is all it takes to make a set of mix and match cards. Cut the cards into three pieces and mix them up to make funny faces. Giggles are a sure thing!

VERY EASY
Matted Clip-art and Photo Cards (Mar 21, 2011) - Learn matting techniques and color combining concepts to use with clip-art and photos to make stylish greeting cards.

EASY
Punched Bookmarks Friday Fun (Mar 18, 2011) - Turn leftover paper into simple and beautiful bookmarks using a hole punch. This project is great for family, classroom or group craft time. It requires no patterns and uses simple materials.

VERY EASY
Tangram Puzzles (Mar 14, 2011) - Learn to make the tangram puzzle game that originated in China during the 1800's. It is a puzzle that requires imagination and creativity. The project includes patterns for making tangrams and several printable puzzle sheets with shapes you are challenged to duplicate.

VERY EASY
Picture Puzzles Friday Fun (Mar 11, 2011) - Turn drawings, photographs or any image you love into a picture puzzle. This is a simple craft for groups of children. The puzzles make great gifts so make one to keep and another to give away.

VERY EASY
Easy Gift Bags (Mar 7, 2011) - Learn how easy it is to make reusable gift bags from wrapping paper. With this simple technique bags can be fashioned in just the right size for your gift in a matter of minutes.

EASY

Clip Art or Photo Puppets Friday Fun (Mar 4, 2011) - Create simple puppets using clip art, magazine photos, cutouts from coloring books or photos you have taken.

VERY EASY
Stick Puppets (Feb 28, 2011) - Learn how to make simple stick puppets and shadow puppets. The puppets in this project are of ocean dwelling creatures.

VERY EASY
Keepsake Booklets Friday Fun (Feb 25, 2011) - Gather those stacks of school papers together and make them into a quick and easy booklet. This simple technique can be used to make booklets of all sorts — diaries, collections of articles and clippings, school reports and more.

EASY
Four Patch Cards (Feb 21, 2011) - Learn how to use a single 6-inch by 6-inch sheet of decorative paper to make a lovely greeting card. You will also be shown how to make card blanks and envelopes.

EASY
Snowflake Window Stencil Friday Fun (Feb 18, 2011) - Paper snowflakes and a little dab of paint go together to decorate your windows. Even the youngest children in a family or group can help with this project by dabbing paint on the stencils.

EASY
Symmetry in Snowflakes (Feb 14, 2011) - Learn how to make paper snowflakes. This project includes patterns for several different snowflakes, including Aunt Annie's favorites. You will also learn about the symmetry found in every snowflake.

EASY
Valentine Garland of Hearts Friday Fun (Feb 11, 2011) - Make this delightful tissue paper garland that is sure to brings smiles. Drape it over doors, in windows, over furniture, along stairs. It is quick and easy to make.

VERY EASY
3-D Valentines (Feb 7, 2011) - Wow! your loved-ones and friends with this accordion-style, three dimensional heart-shaped Valentine. A special version for children is included in the project.

AVERAGE
Easy Valentine Cards Friday Fun (Feb 4, 2011) - These easy to make Valentines are based on hearts that are cut freehand. After some simple prep work, this project is as easy as fold, cut and glue.

VERY EASY
Valentine Basket (Jan 31, 2011) - Give your Valentine something sweet! Make this woven paper heart basket and fill it with candy or some other treat. You will weave together red and white paper to make this basket.

AVERAGE
Valentine Flag Banner Friday Fun (Jan 28, 2011) - These flag banners can be hung in doorways, on fireplace mantels, in windows or on bulletin boards. This project requires no patterns and uses simple materials.

VERY EASY
Valentine Suncatchers (Jan 24, 2011) - Make heart shaped suncatchers for those special people in your life. You can give them as Valentines, include one in a card, hang them in a window or use several to create a mobile.

EASY
Heart Shaped Cards (Jan 17, 2011) - Make simple and fun Valentine cards in the shape of a heart or with a heart-shaped top. Most of the cards have a circus theme and one is especially designed for giving to your sweetheart.

VERY EASY
Little Gift Boxes (Dec 4, 2010) - An easy to make cube shaped box with three choices of printable patterns - quick to make in full color, a black and white version for kids to color, or a plain template to unleash your creativity.

EASY

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All Aunt Annie's craft project patterns are Adobe PDF files. The Adobe Reader is available for free.

The project patterns are designed to be printed on standard letter size paper (8.5"x11" or A4). When printing from Adobe Reader you may need to select Auto-Rotate and Center or Choose paper source by PDF page size to ensure the best fit.

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