Rosie O'Donnell's Crafty U: 100 Easy Projects the Whole Family Can Enjoy All Year Long

for my mother—

a very crafty woman

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

O’Donnell, Rosie.

Rosie O’Donnell’s crafty U : 100 easy projects the whole

         family can enjoy all year long / Rosie O’Donnell.

         p. cm.

1. Handicraft. I. Title.

TT157.O32 2008

745.5–dc22                        2007031249

ISBN-13: 978-1-4165-5341-0

ISBN-10: 1-4165-5341-X

eISBN: 978-1-4165-6459-1

All activities in this book should be performed with adult supervision regardless of whether a project specifically refers to the need for adult supervision. Common sense and care are essential to the conduct of any and all activities. Neither the author nor publisher assumes responsibility for any loss, damages, or injuries that may occur, and the author and publisher hereby expressly disclaim responsibility for any loss, damages, or injuries, however caused. Neither the author nor publisher endorses any of the products, tools, or services referred to in this book or assumes any responsibility for use of any such products, tools, or services. Be sure to read and follow all instructions and warnings that accompany any products, tools, or services referred to in this book. Due to differing conditions, materials, and skill levels, results may vary, and the author and publisher disclaim any liability for unsatisfactory results. Nothing in this book is intended as an express or implied warranty of suitability or fitness of any product, tool, service, or design.

CRAFTY U is a trademark of KidRo Productions, Inc. All trademarks of products are property of their respective owners.

Welcome to Rosie’s CRAFT CORNER

Introduction

Kids & Crafts

Creating Your Own Craft Corner

What You Need

Be Prepared & A Note About Saving the Planet

EVERY DAY is a decoupage day

Cuff Love

Black & White & Read All Over Chest

Take a Snapshot Tray

Light Up Your Life Switch Plates

jump up! it’s SPRING

EASTER

Cheep-Cheep Chicks

Paper Petal Blooms

I Want Candy Napkin Rings

Super-Duper Eggs

Crazy Carrot Party Bags

A-tisket, A-tasket Basket

Hippity Hop Bunny Piñata

Heidi’s Yummy Easter Eggs

MOTHER’S DAY

To Mom, with Love Bouquet

You Big Sweetie Cupcakes

FATHER’S DAY

All About You Frames

FOR THE BIRDS

Meet My Peeps Bird Feeder

chillin’ on a SUMMER day

BLOOM’S DAY

Pretty as a Posy Pencil Holders

Green Gallery Flower Prints

Just for You Plates

Yes, You Can Cans

ARTS & CRAFTS TIME!

Beads of Wonder

Friends Forever Bracelets

Way-Cool Painted Sneakers

Rainbow Wraps

To Tie-Dye-For T-Shirts

Chalk It Up

FOURTH OF JULY

Party Pinwheels

FROM THE SEA

Super Star Shells

Glam Clam Paperweight & Starring You Frame

Royal (Icing) Sand Castle

Ocean in a Jar

By the Sea Sand Art

FALL fun for everyone

HALLOWEEN

Jack-o’-Lanterns

It’s Pumpkin Time

Creepy Cup Lights & Ghoulish Glows

Lickety-Split Ghosts

Trick-or-Treat Eats

Hostess-with-the-Ghostest Bowl

Spooky Paint

Mummy Dearest

Miss Lazy Daisy

Creepy, Crawly Spider

Put on Your Poker Face

Milk & Cookies

Stop & Go

THANKSGIVING

Paper Bag Turkey

Leaf Menagerie

Falling Leaves Banner

lots to do in WINTER

THE HOLIDAYS

Ho-Ho-Ho Garlands

Let’s Have a Ball! Ornaments

Kid-Friendly Garlands

Very Merry Magnet Frames

Holiday Hang-Ups

Soapsuds Snowmen

Cinnamon Clay Classics

Glitter Globes

Kwanzaa Mkeka Mat

Shining Stars

Spice of Life Cutouts

NEW YEAR’S EVE

New Year’s Noisemakers

VALENTINE’S DAY

My Funny Valentine & Forever Yours Wreath

Make-My-Day Bouquet

Heart-to-Heart Garland

Tokens of Affection

RAINY DAY playdate

LET-IT-POUR PROJECTS

Baubles & Beads Mosaic Pots

Flour Power Super Clay

Sun Catcher Mobile

Rope-It-In Basket

What a Card!

Magical Beans Mosaic

Peekaboo Puppet Show

Clay Nation Friends

Oink! Meow! Glove Puppets

Mad Scientist Experiment

CANDLES & SOAP

Cookie Cutter Candles

Pushpin Pillars

We’re Forever Blowing Bubbles

Shower Slime & Fun-in-the-Tub Bars

Exploding Soap Bombs

Easy Anytime Projects

Templates

Best Places for Craft Supplies

Credits & Acknowledgments

• Introduction

• Kids & Crafts

• Creating Your Own Craft Corner

• What You Need

• Be Prepared & A Note About Saving the Planet

Crafts are my way of relaxing. My friends say they can tell how stressed I am by the number of craft projects I’m working on. I find nothing is more soothing than sitting at my craft table with music blaring as loud as the speakers can take—creating. I know I am not alone, many people share my love for crafting, and this book is dedicated to them.

I have enlisted the help of fellow crafter and friend Bobby Pearce, and we’ve compiled some of our favorite projects. We have carefully designed CRAFTY U to be fun for the entire family. In fact, that is exactly why I am doing this book—to inspire families to spend more time together—crafting!

u r crafty – i swear – u r

Many of the projects are super-simple, and many require materials you already have lying around the house. We’ve organized most of this book by season, but truthfully, you can do lots of these activities any day of the year.

I encourage you to experiment and adapt these projects to create your own crafts. There is plenty of room to express yourself and create your own works of art. We are only limited by our imaginations.

I hope you enjoy CRAFTY U as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together for you.

this is not a college – but a university

pick ur classes

get urself a degree

i know inside there is a crafty u

u r art

Kids & Crafts

A craft project is a great way for children to explore their creativity, build confidence, and learn how to express themselves. Doing crafts gives them a real sense of accomplishment: There is no better feeling in the world than when someone admires what you’ve made, and this is a wonderful gift to give a child. You benefit too: Crafts give you a whole other arena in which to have fun with your family.

And fun is the