Posted by Hilary on 2006-09-16 22:31:04
Post Subject: i need help...
hi.
um. i would like ideas for crafts to make for boyfriends. there is no special occasion, just something fun. i am finding it difficult to think of something.
Posted by craftfetish on 2007-11-27 13:59:06
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Completed craft gift ideas:
Knit cap (toboggan caps are nice if he will have chemo, or just because teenage boys seem to wear them about)
Hot water bottle cover (or a heating pad cover - whatever is appropriate for whatever may be sore) - along that line, since it is his knee - you might be able to make a sock type thing that he could use to hold an ice pack or a heat pack in place
A lap blanket/afghan/regular blanket
You could use freezer paper stencils or an iron on transfer or something to decorate a tshirt - you could look for Celtic or Egyptian or Asian (or whatever moves you) symbols of healing or protection?
On a similar note, you could decorate a tote bag to house magazines/comics books/and various distractions when he goes for treatment or has limited mobility. You could use healing images or go with something snarky (a la "cancer sucks")
A journal (I think that documenting his experience can be healing and beneficial, but "journaling" may be a tough sell for a teenage boy. I'd go with a more tongue in cheek "long list of reasons my oncologist is evil" type design)
Ideas for crafts for him to do:
If he has ongoing treatments or needs to recover from surgery or something, he may be looking for things to keep him occupied.
Knitting or crochet could be a good option if you can find some manly yarns and patterns. I'm picturing hemp bags, amigurumi monsters and skully caps.
If he has patience for fine details, a how-to book, an exacto knife and some papers to get him started on Chinese Cut-Paper designs or making his own pop-up books.
Origami would be a good one too.
If he embraces the "it could be worse" philospohy, he might like making hats or blankets or prayer flags or other items for a charity or other sick kids.
That's all I can think of at the moment - let us know what you decide. And best of luck to your cousin.
Posted by Erin Rose on 2006-07-12 11:27:52
Post Subject: Wanted: Child crafts with a littering and recycle theme
Hi there. I'm new here. (First post!)
I teach the preschool religious education class at my local Unitarian church and this summer we've been doing lessons dealing with social action.
Soon, we will be talking about littering and recycling. I was hoping there would be people here with great ideas for crafts to do for these lessons. I have found many ideas online, but I wanted to actually interact with people and discuss their ideas.
When we discuss littering, I was thinking of making litter bags for them to pick up trash with. Now while I love this idea, the problem I see with this is that it seems a shame for them to decorate a (paper) bag all nicely and then just have it not reusable once trash is put inside of it. I can't think of any other material to use, however, that would still be functional and cost effective. Anyone have any ideas?
I have a ton of ideas about recycling crafts. (Making rainsticks and kazoos out of paper rolls .... simple things that will allow most of the children to do them without having complete assistance all the time since it IS a class.) I always must keep in mind that these children range from 3 to 5 years old. Their capabilities range a great deal.
If anyone has ideas, maybe something you've done yourself with or without children, I would love it! The thought of discussing these things excites me. I am not as crafty as I am sure all of you are, but I try very hard to find things that will be fun for my kids to do. And actually, teaching this class has made me become more crafty and excited about making things.
Okay -- I think I am done! Sorry for the length of this! And thank you for any help you can give me. Oh, and for having this great website. :)
Posted by slaster138 on 2006-10-19 12:15:24
Post Subject: anyone with recycled craft ideas???
I work for a refugee resettlement agency and have been thinking of ways for some of our low-english proficient or low (marketable) skill clients to generate some income (for themselves). not long ago my mom made me the coolest bag out of plastic bags (i'm sure a lot of you have seen it/heard of it/ made it-- knit up with a bunch of plastic grocery bags) and anyway, i've been carrying my knitting projects around in that bag-- people always comment on it-- and i started thinking about how a lot of our clients probably know how to knit/sew/etc and wouldn't it be cool if some of the ladies and gents who can't really work a regular job (or work in a low wage job) could make some crafts out of free/recycled or low-cost materials to sell and help generate a little income or supplement their income. i was thinking about the knit-from-plastic-bags bag and a few other things (recycled aluminium cans and wire crafts) but i know you ladies (and gents) must have TONS of other ideas you could share-- so if anyone would like to share their ideas for crafts from recycled objects (including any tips or how-tos) i'd really appreciate it!
