Speaking Of Crafts

Most parents eventually discover that their young child’s favorite toy is not an expensive, brand-name product, but rather the box that it came in. The same back-to-basics approach can be true for kid’s crafts, too – sometimes the most fun craft supplies don’t come from a store. Get creative with your family and collect unusual bits and pieces for some truly original craft projects.

Take advantage of the summer sunshine and take a family walk. Collect interesting artifacts along the way – fallen leaves, colored rocks and small flowers, for example – to make a “found objects” collage or collection. Also, new craft supplies can be as close by as your kitchen cupboard. Dried pasta in interesting shapes, like elbow macaroni or farfalle, can bring new life to a project. Set your child up with some construction paper, scissors and glittery glue for an afternoon full of fun.