The Nancy Way Blog

Topic: Crafts

Make Your Own Colorful Necklace

Posted on May 17, 2012
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Create a colorful necklace for yourself or give as a gift.

Tags: Crafts, Create, Beads, Gift Idea, Family Activities

Organize Your Craft Supplies

Posted on May 8, 2012
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May is National Scrapbooking Month.  Why not take the opportunity to use this holiday to organize your craft supplies.

Tags: Organize, Crafts, Holidays

How to Make a Fragrant Gift for Mother's Day

Posted on May 3, 2012
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Make potpourri bags to give as fragrant gifts for Mother’s Day. 

Tags: Crafts, Create, Mother's Day, Holidays, Gift Idea

Homemade May Day Basket

Posted on April 19, 2012
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May 1st is considered May Day in many places around the world.  Celebrate May Day and make this homemade basket.

Tags: Crafts, Family Activities, Create, Holidays

Suncatcher Bead Creation

Posted on April 5, 2012
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Create a colorful, sparkling suncatcher to hang in your home or give as a gift.

Tags: Crafts, Create, Beads, Gift Idea, Family Activities

Create a Colorful and Edible Easter Centerpiece

Posted on March 22, 2012
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What do peeps, jellybeans, and artificial flowers have in common? They are part of an edible Easter centerpiece you can create for your table.

Tags: Crafts, Create, Centerpiece, Easter, Holidays

Caterpillar Bead Creations

Posted on March 8, 2012
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Enjoy a creative evening at home making caterpillars out of beads and wire.

Tags: Crafts, Create, Beads, Family Activities

Bead Beetle Creations

Posted on February 23, 2012
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Do you need an afternoon break from errands and paying bills?  Try this fun craft activity.

Tags: Crafts, Create, Beads, Family Activities

How to Crochet a Pillow Cover

Posted on February 11, 2012
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Do you have a decorative pillow that needs a new look?  Crochet a new cover and give the pillow new life.

Tags: Create, Crafts, Crochet

How to Create a Button Bouquet

Posted on February 6, 2012
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Instead of spending money on a floral bouquet, why not create a long-lasting button bouquet.

Tags: Create, Gift Idea, Crafts, Button Bouquet

Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Posted on January 26, 2012
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Be creative this year and make your own Valentine's Day cards.

Tags: Crafts, Create, Cards, Holidays, Valentine's Day

Pinecone Centerpiece

Posted on January 1, 2012
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Does the house look bare after all the holiday decorations have been put away? Make this simple centerpiece for the winter season.

Tags: Crafts, Centerpiece, Create

Ornament and Candy Gift

Posted on December 1, 2011
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Do you need a gift to give to a co-worker, neighbor, or hairdresser? This easy to make gift gives the recipient not only a tasty treat, but ornaments for the tree and a vase to use later for flowers.

Tags: Crafts, Gift Idea, Holidays, Christmas, Create

Turkey Hand

Posted on November 1, 2011
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This month’s craft idea was given to me by my two of my grandchildren ten years ago.

Tags: Crafts, Thanksgiving, Family Activities, Kid Activities, Holidays, Create

Candy Corn & Candle Decoration

Posted on October 1, 2011
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Have fun making this fun and festive decoration.

Tags: Crafts, Halloween, Centerpiece, Holidays, Create

Pumpkin Eyes

Posted on October 1, 2011
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A Non-Carving Pumpkin Decoration

Tags: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Create