Category: plastic

• Crafty jewelry: Swiss Candy Jewelry

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  Similar to the process used in the Sparkling and Melting Flowers, this tutorial uses the magical properties of #6 recyclable plastic.Materials:* Five #6 recyclable plastic cups* Heat source (like a well ventilated oven)* Chain or wire to use as necklace base and links* PliersCost: Free for me (I already had cups leftover from a party and an old junk necklace, but I imagine this could be assembled for less than $10)Time: 60 minutes for the blue statement necklace, 20 minutes for the pink

• Paper Plate Goldfish Craft

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  Kids can use this colorful paper plate goldfish craft idea for Chinese New Year or perhaps an Under The Sea theme. It's a quick and easy craft for a group of younger kids that looks great on display!You will need:Gold paper plate (or a white plate painted gold)Orange tissue paperGlues eyeWiggle eyeSticky tape (optional)Instructions:Cut a triangle from the paper plate.Stick the triangle to the back of the plate to be the fish's tail. We weren't very patient so needed a

• More Hanukkah Crafting With Buttons!

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    Hanukkah crafting with buttons is a great project for the whole family....okay in my family it was just mom in the wee hours of the morning, trying out an idea that had been kicking around since last year, but I kept imagining that my kids were doing it with me! (Does that count?) Using wire to weave the buttons together is quite simple and the wire is very forgiving— cut it here, cut it there,

• Use Paper Plates To Make Whimsical Decorations For Your Next Party!

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  I had some cute yellow and blue paper plates hanging out in my cabinet, and it got me thinking, what could I do with these? And guess what? Paper plates when cut, layered and decorated with metallic paint dots make unique decorations that could be used in so many imaginative ways. And what occasion wouldn't benefit from an extra crafty touch!Wouldn't  frosted cupcakes or even chocolate dipped strawberries look great served on these? And they're quick to whip up, so