Tree Frog Paper Model

Description : The Tree Frog is another free paper model from Canon.

Source : Canon

24 Ways To Fill An Omelet

Omelets are quick, easy and very elegant. They make a great last minute alternative to purchasing fast food. Better yet, with the addition of bread and a salad, omelets make an extremely nutritious meal.

Here are 24 fillings to keep omelets fresh and exciting:

grated cheese of any type
plain or herb cream cheese
tomatoes and onions, chopped
grated cheese and fresh chopped herbs
cheese and broccoli, cooked and drained
cheese and spinach, cooked and drained
sauted chopped onions and green peppers
roasted red peppers, chopped
pesto (with or without grated cheese)
salsa (with or without grated cheese)
broccoli, tomato, onion and cheese
onions, peppers, cheddar cheese, salsa and black beans
onions, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, pesto and cheese
broccoli, imitation bacon bits and cheese
spinach, imitation bacon bits and feta
marinara sauce and cheese (go easy on the sauce)
imitation bacon bits, tomato and cheese
chopped mild chilis, imitation bacon bits, tomato and cheese
chili beans with cheese and onion
feta, spinach, tomato, olives and onion
chopped mild chilis and cheese
sliced and sauteed mushrooms
steamed veggies (with or without cheese)
cottage cheese with tomatoes and onions (add close to the end or the cottage cheese might become watery)

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Cardboard Stool

Description : Cardboard and glue are the only two materials used in the Cardboard Stool.

Craft Link : Cardboard Stool

Source : Instructables

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Tower Of London Paper Model

Description : The free-to-print Tower of London Paper Model consists of 19 pages of patterns and instructions.

Craft Link : Tower of London Paper Model

Source : Canon

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37 Ways To Share Crafts With Kids

If you love crafting, chances are good you want to share that love with your children. Here are some easy (and frugal) ways to help your child also develop an interest in crafting. Pick one option or several…whatever you have time for.

Books (mostly available at the library)

You Can Draw Marvel Characters by Dan Jurgens
Draw Your Own Manga by Haruno Nagatoma
How To Draw People by Susie Hodge
Landscapes by Ian Sidaway
Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book of Weirdos by Ed Emberley
How To Draw Animals by Susie Hodge
Oodles of Doodles by Mike Artell
Kids Draw Dinosaurs by Christopher Hart
10 Experiments With Impressionism by Betty Billups
Priscilla Hauser’s Decorative Painting Workshop by Priscilla Hauser
Let’s Rock! Rock Painting for Kids by Linda Kranz
Pablo Picasso by Andrew Langley
Pastels by John Blockley
You Can Paint Pastels by Marie Blake
Edgar Degas by Mike Venezia
Painting With Tempera by Paige Henson
Easy Origami by Didier Boursin
Under The Sea Origami by Duy Nguyen
Step by Step Origami by Clive Stevens
Origami Toys by Florence Temko
Crochet by Jane Davis
The Busy Mom’s Book of Quick Crafts for Kids by Judith Logan Lehne
Little Hands Create! by Mary Dall
Big Book of Kids Crafts by BHG

Community Resources

Art and Craft Badges from Scouts
Free Days at Museums
4H Sewing Project

At Home Projects

Study Cartooning
Learn Origami
Build With Scrap Materials
Learn to Sew
Practice Cake Decorating
Learn to Paint With Watercolors
Make Handmade Paper
Create Paper Mache bowls from old newspapers

Online

Craft for Kids – Hundreds of crafts organized by topic or by material
Familyfun.com – Very well done collection of crafts for all ages

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