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Super Sci-Fi Rocket Fueled Jet Pack--Upcycled Craft DIY

Super Sci-Fi Rocket Fueled Jet Pack--Upcycled Craft DIY     I love upcycled crafts.  There is nearly nothing better than taking something destined for the landfill and turning into pure joy.  This Rocket Jet Pack is the perfect upcycled craft.   It's easy and quick to make!  You can add all the embellishments in the world, or just let it be the fuel for your child's imagination.    Perfect for party favors at a Space themed party, great to celebrate the lunar landing in 1969, or just to let a child whiz around the yard!       This craft promises to make you a better parent in less than 20 minutes.  There are days I am just rushing around, taking care of everything that I barely notice the people I love the most.   I know we've all been there.  This craft is the solution.  It doesn't take long and anyone can do it.  And the instant joy in your persons eyes is worth ev...

How to Make a Star of David Hanukkah Stick Craft DIY

How to Make a Star of David Hanukkah Stick Craft DIY Celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with a meaningful handmade decoration — a Star of David craft that’s easy to make, beautiful to display, and full of traditional symbolism.  Let's get started! The Star of David, or Shield of David, is a six-pointed star made from two equilateral triangles and serves as a strong symbol of Judaism. This DIY project blends rustic natural materials like twigs with creative touches you might recognize from paper stars or popsicle stick crafts, making it perfect for older kids and adults alike. Whether you hang it in a window, use it as a centerpiece, or create multiple for a garland, this easy Hanukkah craft adds handmade charm to your home during the Festival of Lights. Supplies Needed for Star of David Hanging Stick Mobile: affiliate links Six straight twigs or craft sticks (similar length) Tissue paper, willow leaves, or greenery for texture Hot glue gun Twine, or jute for hanging and wrap...

How to Make Spooky Cheesecloth Ghosts with Stiffy DIY

How to Make Spooky Cheesecloth Ghosts with Stiffy DIY Learn how to make spooky cheesecloth ghosts using cheesecloth or fine netting and Mod Podge Stiffy. Mod Podge Stiffy makes fabric and cloth hold its shape, making it the perfect medium for ghostly haunting decor. This fun Halloween craft just takes a few supplies and less than an hour, plus drying time, to make the perfect ghosts. I made these ghosts back in 2016 and thought it was time for an updated post--Let's get started! This fun craft is a great one to create with the family. I enlisted the help of my 14, 12, and 8 year old (at the time in 2016) kids. They loved making these and were very impressed with the ghostly results. These ghosts are 16 inches tall and are quite large, they are great for table centerpieces, window displays, entry way greeters, and coffee table spookers. You can make your cheesecloth ghosts any size you want, just follow the process and it's simple to scale them bigger or smaller. BASIC SUPPLIES ...