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Hands On Crafts for Kids

Tis' Better to Give Than Receive (#305)

This gift was made just for you! With a little creativity you can make unique presents that are custom made for everyone on your list. Open: Brothers are the hardest people to shop for, but we've got a great key chain guaranteed to be perfect. #305-1: Desk Set -- Mom, Dad, Teachers: we can't think of anyone that wouldn't like this desk set. Introducing a new plaster from clay and sand. #305-2: Wrap it Up -- Special guest Carol Scheffler from the TODAY SHOW shares rubberstamping ideas to package those presents. #305-3: Etched Chore Jar: Doing something nice for someone is the greatest gift of all. This painted chore jar will get you started. #305-4: Sticks and ? -- I'll bet you thought we were going to say stones, but the next line is clothespins! Here's a great gift to keep someone organized, a wall hanger for papers, hats, mittens, or whatever you'd like. #305-5: Editor's Feature -- Make your own nesting gift boxes from Krause. #305-6: Hands On Project --Make a Folk Heart. [28 minutes]

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