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Remember when you sat down at the kitchen table on a rainy afternoon and Mom put out things like construction paper, a pot of glue, a pair of scissors, and some crayons?
If you were lucky, she set out fun stuff like glitter and poster paints. You'd sit there creating some kind of masterpiece (Monet or Picasso...?) that would end up taped onto the refrigerator.
Crafting...it was fun then---and it can be fun now!
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Getting Back to Crafting: Sample Projects
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It isn't only cards and gifts that are good crafting ideas. You, and your kids, can craft decorations for around the house, especially for the different holidays. Be sure to check Mom's Break for free printables for holidays and special occasions!
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Getting Back to Crafting: Sample Project
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Easy to make banners, placemats, window and door decorations can be crafted using what you've got on hand along with the free printables that you find on the web.
Getting back to basics is fun and it isn't expensive. You'll probably surprise yourself at how much you enjoy it!