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Rag Quilt Potholder sewing kit

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I joined another Busy Bag Swap, actually, two of them!  So, I'll be sharing lots of ideas in the coming weeks.  Here is the activity I included in the Elementary Craft Bag swap: How to sew a Rag Quilt Potholder.  See below for the instructions that were included.  These Rag Quilt Potholder sewing … [Read more...] about Rag Quilt Potholder sewing kit

Collage Friday- Father Son Camp and Fall Crafts

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Last weekend was my sons' favorite weekend of the year!  The Father Son Camp.  There they experience camping in the cold (we bought some better sleeping bags this year), zipline, archery, shooting guns, and the all-time favorite Paintball!  The upper right picture is one of my eldest with an orange … [Read more...] about Collage Friday- Father Son Camp and Fall Crafts

I Spy Bag–Pinterest Challenge

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Here are the I Spy Bags I made for a Busy Bag Swap. I sewed 25 of these! They are filled with Poly Beads and lots of little objects. Most were found around the house: pennies, paper clips, pieces of ribbon, brads, beads, broken crayons, buttons, safety pins, etc. I used gauge 4 clear vinyl, which … [Read more...] about I Spy Bag–Pinterest Challenge

Desert Unit Study and Lapbook

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We have completed our unit study on Deserts.  I'm glad my 7 yo son suggested it; we had a lot of fun! First, here are some pictures of our diorama of the Sonoran Desert (of Arizona and Northern Mexico): The four older kids chose what they wanted to make to put in the box.  We have desert … [Read more...] about Desert Unit Study and Lapbook

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