Now that the
kids are back to school it is time to get your creative juices flowing. The
after school projects will be in full swing before you know it. But the
great part is, with the kids back in school, it gives you some free time back
to start working on some projects during the day. With October being “Visit
Your Local Bead Shop Month” there are bound to be some great deals for your
crafty ideas.
If you are
looking for a craft where your kids can participate with you, a great idea is to
personalize their lunch box. You can use stickers, beads, and pre made
embellishments to make their lunchbox the coolest one at the table.
When beading,
the first thought that comes to mind is that most beads are round. That is
true, click
here for some great ideas for designing with round beads. It has
everything from creating a very simple strand design to more complex ideas.
Although the
main thought when being crafty is to make jewelry, there are other fun ideas to
make crafts for your garden. One of our favorite finds is here at craftbits.com. This
great sea glass and driftwood chime will look great glistening in the sunlight.
If you are a
teacher and looking to recycle some old school supplies, or even make a great
craft for your new students this school year check out these 2 great ideas from
squidoo.com.
If you live
in or plan on visiting the Scottsdale or Phoenix AZ region, stop by our
shop. We always have great classes scheduled each
month. We offer everything from stringing to stitching, and crocheting
and weaving. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming classes!
