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We have a new craft 
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October 8

Paper Plate Ghost

 

October 15

Hand and Footprint Crow

 

October 18

Artificial Pumpkin Centerpiece

 

October 21

Paper Plate

Jack O Lantern Mask

 

October 26

Pop Up Bat 




Weaving Projects from FreeKidsCrafts.com

Since the earliest days, man, well actually woman, has made baskets and cloth and so many things by weaving all types of materials. Here's some old and new ideas.
Soda Straw Weaving Loom

This craft reprinted courtesy of The Imagination Factory.Did you know you could weave on soda straws! You may have a few unused straws from fast food restaurants in your car's glove box or a kitchen drawer. The Imagination Factory encourages you to h...  Click here

Woven Placemat

Basic weaving skills and this original Free Kids Craft project can turn basic burlap into a pretty and practical placemat that can be used over and over again. This is a perfect project for camp craft time.  Click here

Woven Desk Caddy

This FreeKidsCrafts.com original project can be made for Mom's home office or her desk at work. Don't forget to make a matching one for yourself!  Click here

Kwanzza Placemat

This craft project reprinted courtesy of Terri of Making Friends.com. Make this colorful placemat for your holiday celebration.   Click here



More Weaving Projects



The Imagination Factory
Here are some fun "Freedom Bracelets" to weave.

Paper Plate Loom
Here's a simple paper plate loom.

MakingFriends.com
Purses, baskets, placemats, you name it you'll find it here.

Weaving in a Classroom Setting
Here are some helpful hints about making weaving for a group interesting.

How to Build a Simple Frame
If you want to really take weaving seriously, here are instructions on how to build a simple frame.

Learn the History of Weaving
Learn the history of weaving from the first grass woven for clothes to contemporary artists who keep old traditions alive.