Coffee Filter Autumn Leaves

For full instructions go here:


http://www.lilsugar.com/Coffee-Filter-Fall-Leaves-Art-Project-Kids-25219841


Cost: not much

The coffee filters drying-

Ta da!  

Paper Apple Tree

Using pieces of scrap paper, Effervescent Ethel constructed this Apple Tree.

Sources and inspiration:

https://www.google.com/search?q=quick+thanksgiving+crafts&espv=210&es_sm=119&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=tO2MUp7QJaewjAL8q4HQCg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1101&bih=1041#es_sm=119&espv=210&q=apple+tree+craft&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

and:

http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2012/09/apple-tree-craft.html

To make your Paper Apple Tree you will need:


-construction paper: red, two shades of green and orange
-construction paper for background, tree, apples and leaves
-glue
-red ink
-toilet paper roll or roll from a package of aluminum or paper towels cut in half lengthwise
-scissors
-(optional) we used stamps to make an apple print on red paper and a stamp to print autumn leaves on orange paper then cut them out.
-(optional) brown construction paper or brown paint for the tree trunk. I used specialty paper that looks like wood and glued it on.










Cost: hardly any cost

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Glittery Pinecones 101

Cap'n's Log--CME 21 November Year of our Lord 1713

After two days in a row, row, row your boat of craft fails (failies) the crew of the Ebony Oyster took leave to craft something that was easy, satisfying and with virtually no chance of failure:

Back on course, of course! Huzzah!

What you'll need:

-pinecones (if freshly gathered, dry them out completely overnight or in a very low oven)

-clear glue

-small paint dish 

-loose glitter (Any color of your choice. Gold always being our first choice naturally.)

-bamboo skewer, pencil or similar to 

 stir the pinecone in the glue

-wax paper to protect your craft area and to allow the pinecones to dry on a surface without sticking

-wipes or a damp towel for messes

-(optional) string, yarn, etc. to hang the pinecone.

To make: Pour some glue into a small paint dish. Toss the pinecone one at a time into the dish and swirl the dish until the pinecone is evenly coated with glue. You may need to add more glue.

Set the pinecone on a piece of wax paper and decorate all around with loose glitter. Use a skewer or similar to help turn it. 

Set the pinecone aside to dry on another piece of wax paper. 

You'll need to allow the pinecones to dry  thoroughly overnight.

(Optional) If desired, tie a piece of yarn, ribbon, string or fishing line to the top of the pinecone to hang it on a Christmas tree, in a window, from the ceiling, etc. 

Craft tip: if you use green loose glitter your pinecones will instantly become mini Christmas trees that you can decorate as desired!


Cost: Very inexpensive. You can find glitter at Dollar Tree.





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Paint Chip Thanksgiving Turkey

http://www.treehousetv.com/parents/activities/crafts/toilet-paper-roll-craft-turkey

Cap'n's Log 20 November 1713 Year of our Lord-


Another faily! Your Dear Cap'n startin' to think she's in the wrong business...The consolation is Effervescent Ethel was pleased with the results. Takes a young miss to put things in perspective. Cap'n Mad Ellen will retire to her quarters succoring a tired, small crafted out brain...


C.M.E.

Supplies:



-paint chip samples
-two toilet paper rolls (one for the body, one for the head)
-brown paint (or you can cover the toilet paper rolls with brown construction paper if you prefer)
-paint brush
-two buttons for the eyes
-glue
-scissors
-lots of tape  (To make that blasted head stay put! See photos.)

I used paint chip samples for the feathers, beak, wattle and chest. The "back end" was covered with a circle piece of brown construction paper. The feathers were arranged in a fan shape, stapled then glued onto the back end circle. I think one reason this didn't work out as well as I had planned was because I didn't cut the toilet paper roll for the head narrow enough for it to sit on top of the other toilet paper roll properly.

Cost: few copper pennies
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Tomorrow:


A Small Craft success story! Aweigh!

Paper Teepees

http://spoonful.com/crafts/teepee-centerpiece

We used:


-medium brown construction paper and beige drawing paper  (instead of fun foam for the teepees in the original instructions-I'm not a fan of fun foam). I glued the two pieces together to make them sturdier. A suggestion to you would be to use a heavier paper such as card stock or similar.
-glue
-tape
-online print outs of numerous Native American symbols and a Native American boy (which EE turned into a girl simply by adding eyelashes)
-paint
-crayons
-twigs


Cost: few copper coins


Cap'n's Log---


We've been hitting some major hurricanes (Small Craft Fails aka "Failies" as the crew calls 'em) in the Craft Department lately; out of kilter I reckon but we hope and pray to get back on a straight course as soon as possible! The craft project was successful in the sense that no crew member complained. I'd rate it a 3 out of 10.  Harsh sentence, I know. I wouldn't say I'm in a rut rather the craft projects haven't quite met my expectations. The same goes with cooking and photography. Aye, guess I am in a rut. We'll set a course for adventure; a time for a new....small crafty project! Come aboard! We're expecting you...!

Your belòved Cap'n ,



C.M.E. 19 November 1713 Year of our Lord




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Fast and Simple Paper Turkeys

Capn's Log: I threw together this quick Thanksgiving craft earlier this morning in under 15 minutes. Effervescent Ethel showed the younger children in attendance how to make these easy paper turkeys. Alternatively, the child's foot can be traced to form the turkey's body. We didn't have time to be overly creative with our craft project due to a busy morning schedule of gingerbread cookie baking. (Alas, no photos of said cookies! All gobbled up!)

C.M.E.

Supplies used:

-old greeting cards or old magazines (for the feathers)
-googly eyes and/or black eyed peas
-card stock for body and beak
-scrap pieces of red construction paper for turkey's wattle
-sequins in autumn colors: gold/yellow, red, orange
-orange yarn for feet
-glue

Cost: minimal

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Lion Brand 'Bon Bon' Yarn

Update! I bought an 80 gram package of

Bon Bon yarn at JoAnns for US$7.99 with 40% and additional 25% discount! 

Whilst in port last week your Dear Cap'n  rambled through Michaels' craft store and espied these packages of Lion Brand 'Bon Bon' Yarn (mini balls of yarn for crafting). I don't know if this is a new product or the fact I'd never noticed it before.

The craft possibilities with this product are fathomless! Stay tune for  more small crafty fun my fine weathered friends!


 Available here: http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/bonbons.html

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The Spooky Woods

Inspired by: http://craftulate.blogspot.com/2013/09/6-super-easy-halloween-crafts-for.html

Cap'n Mad Ellen's log: we've been learning about horizontal and vertical and this was a good craft project for teaching that concept.  For example, Vertical: the Ebony Oyster's crow's nest. Horizontal: the ship's wooden plank. Aye, that plank.

Signed, 

CME, 31 October  Year of our Lord 1713 

Craft items used:

-black construction paper

-orange metallic background paper to frame the craft piece (optional)
-purple iridescent ribbon for the frame border (also optional)

-scrap pieces of gold glitter specialty paper for the moon and vellum paper or similar for the spectral mist/fog

-twigs/branches or other comparable item: black or dark brown yarn, construction paper, painted popsicle sticks, coffee stirrers, balsa wood, etc. EE chose black yarn with metallic gold highlights to craft the trees.

-googly eyes, dried black eyed peas or use a hole punch and white paper to make eyes (plus black marker or black paint for the pupils)

-glue
-various dried beans and legumes for the foliage and ground cover: brown and orange lentils, gourmet popcorn kernels in various colors, poppy seeds, adzuki beans, black beans, wheat berries

Cost: minimal

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