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Air Brush Backpack Tags (Hands On Crafts for Kids)

February 15, 2017

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This is a segment from the kid’s TV show I host, Hands On Crafts for Kids! This is was a super special craft to film, as I got to share it with my daughter Bailey! We are using the Testors AirBrainz airbrushing kit and recycled formica samples. As you can see, it’s kid-friendly (ages 8 and up) and is a fun way to make BFF backpack charms or key fobs. Here’s what we used: (affiliate links below) Testors AirBrainz airbrushing kit  http://amzn.to/2kSRSTu […]

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Rocket Ship Gift Bag

May 9, 2016

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Here’s on more segment from Hands On Crafts for Kids– it’s how to make a cute rocket ship gift bag you can make with your kids or FOR your kids! This is a fun craft that uses Contact Paper, oil pastels, glitter glue, markers and a plain gift bag. Instructions: Cut a piece of shelf paper slightly larger than bag.  Place over pattern then trace with felt pen. To create stencil, carefully cut out center of each design element leaving […]

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Envelope Accordion Books

May 3, 2016

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This is another project I designed for Hands On Craft for Kids and I’m thrilled to share it with you here too! Today we are making little accordion-style “pocket” books from envelopes and recycled materials. . Great for little photo books, travel journals, or even coupon keepers.   Materials needed: Glue Stick Cereal box cardboard Gift wrap Scraps of ribbon Envelopes (6 or another even number) Ruler Scissors Pencil Markers or stickers to decorate as desired   I have a video to […]

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“Stained Glass” Pixel Art using GLITTER GLUE!

December 9, 2015

  Here’s a fun kid’s craft using glitter glue and plastic canvas- perfect making “faux stained glass” sun catchers with ANY theme you can dream up! Superhero, comics/cartoons, sports logos- the sky is the limit! Here’s a supply list for you: plastic canvas plastic page protector painters tape plastic lacing to finish the edges  scissors printed images (Hint: you can search for “Pixel art” and you’ll find a bunch of designs. I searched “Pixel art captain america” to find one […]

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Family Handprint Art

November 19, 2015

This summer I taped another series of Hands On Crafts for Kids and it’s finally airing! I designed this project to be quick, simple, and a great gift or home decor idea. Since it’s almost Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share it with the idea that you could also write what each family member is thankful for inside the handprints! Or you can get a head-start for your holiday gift-giving, as this is a BIG hit with grandparents! Here’s the list […]

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Nature Journal for Kids (Hands On Crafts)

October 19, 2015

Hey crafty friends! I was excited to learn that this week the new series of Hands On Crafts has started airing in local PBS markets and also online! Before we hop into the new series, I forgot to share this one from last season- a Nature Journal made from paper bags, air-dry clay, and binder rings. It’s perfect for crafting up little books to gather trinkets and treasures on nature walks. Perfect for Girl/Boys Scouts, too! Here’s the supply list (affiliate […]

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Hands On Crafts for Kids 700 Series Now Airing

January 17, 2015

Hey crafty friends! I’m so excited to share that the TV show that I filmed last summer, “Hands On Crafts for Kids” is now airing! This show has a long history- it’s been on PBS for 18 years! I’m so thrilled to join Katie Hacker and Franz Spohn as your hosts. In case you don’t know, this program is geared towards kids 7-12; but a lot of the projects can be adapted for younger or older crafters. Check your local […]

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Jenny Barnett Rohrs is Head Dummy and Pied Piper behind CTD, which focuses on reviews, tutorials, and craft industry news. Jenny has appeared on HSN, Scrapbook Soup PBS series, and is currently the co-host of Hands On Crafts for Kids on PBS.

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