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                                    40 alaska parent spring 2024 AlaskaParent.comSensational Spring Crafts to Do with Your KidsPainted Rocks Flat river rocks are an easy canvas to create \Using paint or markers, decorate the rocks with an inspirational message or uplifting graphic. Then share the rocks by leaving them on well-traveled paths for others to pick up and collect. Another creative way to use river rocks is to incorporate them in a picture by using the rocks to create body parts for people or animals and then drawing in the arms, legs, and tails. (For a tutorial of these kindness rocks, visit crayola.com/crafts/kindness-rock-painting-craft/)7 Sensational Spring Crafts 7 to Do with Your KidsBy Pam Molnar Springtime is a time for new growth and the perfect opportunity to test out your creative skills. Crafting is a way to spend time together, encourage your kids to express themselves through creativity and fill in the \As a crafty mom, I try to keep basic craft supplies on hand – paints, glue, beads, yarn – and love to upcycle items that would have otherwise gone to a landfill. If you are looking for a few crafts to add to your spring plans, here are some ideas. T-Shirt Tote Bag Every spring my family goes through the closets to see what no longer fits. Some things, like well-worn t-shirts, are worn past the point of donation. You can repurpose those t-shirts into tote bags by cutting off the sleeves and widening the necks to create the bag handles. To make a no-sew bag, cut the bottom of the shirt into 1\strips to close the bottom of the t-shirt. (If you don’t want the fringe to show, flip the shirt inside out before tying all of the knots. When you flip the shirt right side out, the fringe will be in the inside.) You can decorate it with bling or leave it as is. (For a tutorial of this tote bag, visit scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com) Spring Door Wreath A simple wreath craft requires a Styrofoam, metal or cardboard ring, colorful yarn, wooden shapes, and a little paint. Start by wrapping the entire wreath in a summer yarn color like green or yellow. Decorate with painted shapes, flowers or ribbons, and hot glue them into place. Or make a pretty flower wreath made with recycled paper egg cartons and pom poms. Let the kids hang their masterpieces with a removable hook on their bedroom doors. (For a tutorial of this egg carton wreath, visit kidmademodern.com) 
                                
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