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Ten DIY Craft Kits for the Price of Two!

​My daughter asked for some craft packs she could do with her 3 year old daughter and when I saw how expensive they were I decided I could do my own.  I bought large ziplock bags and labels then filled each one with a craft activity. For example for a "mask" bag I put in a few paper plates, elastic, pictures off the Internet to use as a guide and then added (from the $2 shop) some craft glue and a paint set and from my own stash I added some feathers, lace, ribbon etc. The labels stuck to the bag gave instructions and ideas on how to put it together. I made 10 bags of different craft ideas for under $40 and the crafts included painting, collage, nature, masks, windsock, threading, felt faces, sock puppets, tambourine and make an angel. My daughter was amazed and delighted and I will add more as I find suitable craft ideas. I also added a list of other ideas such as "using a magnifying glass", "water play, painting the back fence using an old large paint brush and water coloured with food colouring" and a list of uses for egg cartons and toilet roll holders. I found my craft ideas from the Internet, craft shops, magazines, library books and friends. It was fun to do as well
Contributed by Ellen Davis