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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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 Posted - Jun 10 2011 : 04:39:58 AM
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| Anybody have craft ideas for a 15yr old girl and a 12 yr old boy. I cant seem to come up with one for both at this stage of their life. Seperate will be ok just harder. |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Jun 11 2011 : 1:14:15 PM
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Lea, I'm a 15 year old girl! Lol, sorry bout that! Well, something that's fun, easy, and a little time-consuming that I like to do is making no-sew fleece blankets. They're easy, and some stores sell the kits pre-cut and ready to make. I like making them, and they are a great project for charity.
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2011 : 2:21:45 PM
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What about tie dye T-shirts....
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2011 : 2:09:27 PM
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At the age of 15, I was heavy duty into cross-stitch and embroidery. I loved experimenting with different stitches and fun patterns. I could bring it along when I was babysitting or at the beach. It is a craft I still love to do.
My boys loved doing the plastic canvas at 12 years old.
Both crafts are relatively cheap and will keep them busy for a fair amount of time. And it teaches patience.
Good Luck
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2011 : 4:05:40 PM
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How about knitting? I used to be in the military with a bunch of guys who knitted!
Liz
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2011 : 4:15:34 PM
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Or maybe something with knot making? That is always a useful skill! Could start with lanyard.
Liz
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HookAngel
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Bren
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2011 : 5:14:54 PM
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do a google search for journal jars for kids... there is a web site where you can print up the journal jar prompts and put them in a jar, draw one out each day and write about whatever the paper says on it... it is a blast!
http://bbrightcorner.blogspot.com/ |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 08:30:49 AM
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| Thank you!! I had never heard of journal jars. What a neat idea. I found a place in Bentonville called crafters cottage that is giving lessons this summer at a fairly reasonable price for everything from leather crafts to basketmaking. Of course the son said I dont want to but I think the leather craft will be my solution. He can pick a project he doesnt consider "girly". Thank you for the help.Arttie I too was into embroidery at this age and my daughter likes it. She doesnt do well at completing one project before starting another, but she inherited that from her mother I expect lol. Have a great day girls and thank you |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 04:12:27 AM
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Well, something that's fun, easy, and a little time-consuming that I like to do is making no-sew fleece blankets. They're easy, and some stores sell the kits pre-cut and ready to make. I like making them, and they are a great project for charity.
This is a great idea! I would think that fleece would be on sale right now with it being summer & all. They could make blankets and donate to Project Linus. We've volunteered at one of their blanket making sessions Great fun!
My girls (13 & 10) love to make jewelry. I found tools on clearance at Joannes as well as some inexpensive beads. I also try to use a coupon when buying the materials they need. My oldest has gotten quite good at making earrings.
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2011 : 5:51:41 PM
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| Another 4-h club here does project linus I believe also |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 11:57:16 PM
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Deb, at WalMart they also sell the fleece precut, but they only have certain patterns of fleece. I'm making them for my church's St. Vincent de Paul Society.
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
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