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		<title>Easy Desk Note Holder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t throw away those CD&#8217;s that get sent to you in the mail. you&#8217;ll need two or three of them to make a lovely letter or note holder for Mother&#8217;s Day or a masculine one for Father&#8217;s Day.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
6X1 Heart Shaped piece of Styrofoam
Recycled compact discs, three or four
Fabric &#8220;fat quarter&#8221; (from quilting department)
Coordinating silk [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/desk-note-holder.html</link>
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		<title>Critter Chalkboard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These Critter Chalkboards make great gifts or craft projects for all ages. Once you start making them, you won&#8217;t want to stop!
SUPPLIES: (this list is for a cow)
unwanted CD disk (the ones you get in your junk mail works great)
black acrylic paint or chalkboard paint
black and white felt (other colors for different animals)
2 large white [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/critter-chalkboard.html</link>
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		<title>Jelly Bean Bunny Bags</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These bags are quick and easy to make and sure to be a real hit with any classroom or Spring Party.
SUPPLIES:
Plastic Bag (sandwich size works well)
Popsicle Stick or Craft Stick
One 2 Inch White Pom Pom
Two Small White Pom Poms
White Craft Fun Foam
Pink Felt
One Medium White Pom Pom
One Tiny Pink Pom Pom (white will work also)
One [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/jelly-bean-bunny-bags.html</link>
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		<title>Bunny Bookmarks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you know someone who likes to read or need an easy craft for your classroom, this Bunny Bookmark craft is the perfect way to welcome Spring.SUPPLIES NEEDED:
White craft foam
Pink marker or paint
Large white pompom
2 Small white pompoms
1 Small pink pompom
White embroidery thread
2 black beads or wiggly eyes
Tacky glue
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut a bookmark shape (long rectangle) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/bunny-bookmarks.html</link>
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		<title>Washcloth Spring Bunnies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These washcloth Spring bunnies are fun and easy to make. They hold plastic or boiled Easter eggs very well, make great Spring decorations or even a comfort for small children (see TIPS AND VARIATIONS).
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Washcloth &#8211; Large Baby Washcloth Works Best
Rubber Band
Two Small Black Pom Poms or Plastic Movable Eyes
One Small Pink Pom Pom
One Medium [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/washcloth-spring-bunnies.html</link>
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		<title>Easy Pom Pom Bunny</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These easy Pom Pom Bunnies are great in any basket, on any Spring present or for your Sunday School class. Kid&#8217;s will love making them or receiving them.SUPPLIES NEEDED:
1 &#8211; 2 inch white pompom
1- 1/1/2 inch white pompom
3- 1 inch white pompoms
2- 1/2 inch white pompoms
1- 1/2 inch pink pompom
2- teeny pink pompoms
2- teeny white [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/easy-pom-pom-bunny.html</link>
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		<title>Sunflower Woven Wall Hangings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Summer is right around the corner and nothing screams summer like a fully bloomed sunflower. you can make a bouquet of big, bold sunflowers out of yarn and paper plates.SUPPLIES:
Yellow paper plate
Yellow Yarn
Brown Yarn
Wooden Chop Stick
Green Paint (optional)
Green Plant Tape (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut an odd number of petals around the edge of a yellow paper plate.
2. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/sunflower-woven-wall-hangings.html</link>
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		<title>Easy Paper Broach</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This easy paper broach will fool anyone from a distance into believing it&#8217;s a family heirloom. They are easy to make and are great for small gifts or decorations on a package.SUPPLIES:
Thin Cardboard (a section of an empty shoe box works great)
Alene&#8217;s Tacky Craft Glue
Decorative paper
Buttons or jewels
Paintbrush
26-gauge jewelry wire
Seed and jewelry beads
Needle-nose pliers
Mod Podge [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/easy-paper-broach.html</link>
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		<title>Candy Bracelet Craft</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is the easiest craft for children. It&#8217;s perfect for Princess Parties, class party, birthday party craft, birthday party favor. Kid&#8217;s love to make their own jewelry and eat it too!
SUPPLIES:
Elastic cord
Life Savers candy
DIRECTIONS:
1. Measure the elastic cord around your wrist, allowing an extra inch or so for the knot.
2. Thread on the candy, alternating [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/candy-bracelet-craft.html</link>
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		<title>Pipe Cleaner Ice-Crystal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning a Winter Party, these crystals, made of pipe cleaners and beads, are the perfect decoration. Be creative and use silver pipe cleaners and pom-poms too.SUPPLIES:
12-inch white iridescent pipe cleaners
Silver pipe cleaners (optional)
White iridescent pom-poms
Silver pom-poms (optional)
Needle and fishing line
Clear tri or sunburst beads
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut 6 pipe cleaners in half to create [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/pipe-cleaner-ice-crystal.html</link>
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		<title>Ice Candle Holders</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These are perfect for lighting the pathway to your door whenever you are having an evening party. Expecting guests for a late dinner? Light their way with these beautiful ice candle holders.
SUPPLIES:
Water
Large Mixing Bowl
Plastic Yogurt Container (or a container similar in size and shape)
A Cupful of Small stones or Coins
A Freezer or Place to Freeze [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/ice-candle-holders.html</link>
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		<title>Candy Tote Party Favors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This fun candy tote is perfect for any child&#8217;s party. They are easy for children to handle and easy to clean up after. They are also inexpensive to make and easy to make.SUPPLIES NEEDED:
1. Cone-Shaped Party Hat
2. Tissue Paper
3. Ribbon
4. Hole Punch
5. Paint Pen or Permanent Marker
6. Candy
7. Stickers (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Flatten a cone-shaped party hat.
2. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/candy-tote-party-favors.html</link>
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		<title>Snow Shovel Candy Favors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This craft makes a great party favor for any winter party. Kid&#8217;s will love these and then they have a toy shovel for digging in the sand all summer!SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Red or White Toy Sand Shovel
Paint Pen or Permanent Marker
Small bag of candy (make your own by putting small wrapped candy in plastic wrap or non-ziplock [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/snow-shovel-candy-favors.html</link>
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		<title>Rock Candy Valentines</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a really cool way for pre-teens and teens to give a Valentine gift that isn&#8217;t &#8220;babyish&#8221;. These make great Valentines for babysitters and youth groups.SUPPLIES NEEDED:
2 (14-inch) Pieces of String
Tape
2 (4-inch) Circles of Aluminum Foil
4- by 7-Inch Strip of Pink Paper
2 Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Glue Stick
1 (1-ounce) Box of Conversation Hearts (or a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/rock-candy-valentines.html</link>
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		<title>Decorative Tiles Craft</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These decorative tiles are great for coasters, hot pads, decorations and more. They make great gifts or keep them for yourself. They are so quick and easy you will get hooked after the first tile.SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Tiles
Wallpaper or any other paper cut out
Glue
Scissors
Gloss clear coat craft paint
DIRECTIONS:
1. Gather some small floor tiles (any size will work) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/decorative-tiles-craft.html</link>
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		<title>Easy Plastic Bag Holder Craft</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Like most everyone in America, I have those plastic grocery bags cluttering part of my house. Here is a way you can have a decorative place to hide them. This project is easy but does require simple sewing machine skills.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Fabric (approx.1/2 yard)
Sewing Machine
Thread
2 pieces of Elastic ( approx. 6 inches in length)
Safety pin (optional)
* [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/easy-plastic-bag-holder-craft.html</link>
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		<title>Happy Award Nomination</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What a wonderful honor to be nominated for the “Happy Award”. Many thanks to Hetti Harper at “Creative Food Recipes” for the nomination. “Hetti’s” BLOG is full of great recipes. I use her recipes almost every night. 
Now I&#8217;m suppose to list 10 things that make me happy and then nominate more BLOGS for this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/happy-award-nomination.html</link>
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		<title>Reversable Tote Bag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love using totes at the grocery store and making your own allows me to decide the color, shape and size. They make cool purses or overnight bags also. This is really two bags in one. 
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Sewing Machine
Two coordinating fabrics (amount depends on how large or small you want your bag)
Coordinating Thread
Pins
Craft paper, tissue [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/reversable-tote-bag.html</link>
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		<title>Easy Spice Rack Craft</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This easy spice rack is a great house warming gift, college graduation gift, wedding shower gift or door prize/hostess gift. SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Baby food jars (or other jars that are similar in size)
Drill w/bit ( same size as screws)
Small screws
Strip of wood (size depends on project)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Wash and dry your jars completely.
2. Use these jars for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/easy-spice-rack-craft.html</link>
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		<title>Baby Food Jar Snow Globes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These snow globes look great on windowsills and are quick and easy to make. Give them as party favors or make them in your classroom as gifts. They are great for any occasion.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Baby food jar or any jar
Water
Water resistant glue or hot glue gun
Glue sticks if using glue gun
Ribbon
Glitter (what ever color appropriate for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/baby-food-jar-snow-globes.html</link>
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		<title>Easy Craft Stick Birdhouse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These make great gift for anyone who collects birdhouses. They can be used as ornaments for the holidays or for decorations on a mantle. A hot glue gun is required for this project.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Wooden craft sticks (Popsicle sticks)
Craft paint
Heavy scissors
Hot Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Cardboard
Raffia or Ribbon (for hanging)
Small Mushroom Birds
DIRECTIONS:
1. Draw a pattern for your birdhouse. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/easy-craft-stick-birdhouse.html</link>
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		<title>Wooden Mug Holder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This mug rack will make such a great addition to anyone&#8217;s kitchen and would  make great gifts for any mug collector.
Supplies Needed:
Wood (size varies)
Thin metal spoons
Drill w/bit
Small screws
Paint (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Take a piece of wood and a thin spoon; Drill holes into the ‘bowl’ part of the spoons. Also drill holes into the wood, leaving a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/wooden-mug-holder.html</link>
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		<title>Musical Instrument &#8211; Chinese Drum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A popular old-fashioned noise-making toy, the Chinese drum (rattle) is  twisted in the hand so that the beads bounce of it and make a noise. With  practice you can get a good rhythm going! Here&#8217;s one the kids can make  themselves.SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Shoelace
Wooden beads
Wooden spoon
Two old CDs/DVDs
Strong glue
Acrylic paint
DIRECTIONS:
1. Thread a bead on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/musical-instrument-chinese-drum.html</link>
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		<title>Easy Paper Lanterns</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are celebrating Chinese New Years, you need beautiful lanterns to hang. This craft is simple for the kids to do, but will look amazing wherever it is displayed! SUPPLIES NEEDED:
A round white paper lantern (available cheaply from most home ware sellers)
Pink paint
Black marker pen
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix the paint with an equal part of water.
2. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/easy-paper-lanterns.html</link>
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		<title>Wooden Spoon Farm Animals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These wooden Spoon Farm Animals are easy to make and are great for teaching kid&#8217;s about animals. They make great gifts and look adorable on display.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Wooden Spoon
Brown, Black, White, Yellow, Pink (other colors if needed) Paint
Wiggle Eyes
Cream, White, Brown, Pink, Orange (other colors if needed) Craft Foam
Yellow Yarn (optional)
Cotton Balls (optional)
Black Pen
Glue
DIRECTIONS: (Use your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.easyandfuncrafts.com/wooden-spoon-farm-animals.html</link>
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