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October 13, 2011

Challenge #5 Features: For the Kids!

It's Thursday again, which means it's time to feature some of the amazing projects linked up to this week's Fall Kids' Craft Challenge!  There were 107 crafts, activities, and recipes shared this time around...which made me do a little happy dance!  It also means that my job gets harder and harder when it's time to choose which projects to feature.  Here are a few that caught my eye...and I've also shared a bunch more on Facebook; be sure to stop by there and check out some of the other fun ideas!
Ok, so here goes...
The "Immensly Interactive" Award goes to:
Danielle at Blissful and Domestic for her Halloween Scavenger Hunt.  She left cute clues for her kids all over the house that eventually led to these goody baskets of candy, craft activities, and other treats!  Such fun!  I want to play!  Danielle, can you leave some clues for me and buy me some goodies?  I like chocolate...
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Beth at Through the Eyes of the Mrs. shared these Personalized Pumpkins she made for her son's teacher and classmates.  Aren't they adorable?  She not only painted their cute little faces on, she made them from scratch; cutting the shapes, drilling the holes, and doing everything herself!  That's why she gets this week's "Totally Talented" Award.

These Lil' Monster Cupcakes from The Seven Year Cottage get this week's "Monstrously Adorable" Award.  Aaah!  Seriously, they crack me up.  Shredded coconut, colored toothpicks, gumdrops...they're just genius!  I love everything about them, except that I would have a really hard time eating them when they look so darn cute {and they're watching me}.
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Rachel at Joyfully Weary made Fridge Jack-o-Lanterns with magnetic sheets.  The best part is, you can totally rearrange the faces to make them as silly as you want!  I really want to do this...and I know a certain little someone who I'm sure would agree.  This deserves a "Hands-On Fun"Award, don't you think?


These Apple Candy Monsters from Pam's Party and Practical Tips were this week's second most popular link and the "Crafty Chef" Award winner.  They have such personality, don't you think?  I would love to make one of these {and eat it too!}

 This week's "EyePopping Fun" Award goes to an Interactive Monster Wreath from Creating Sarah.  At frist glance it looks harmless enough, but when you try to grab that free candy, the monster comes alive!  The eyes fly open, teeth drop down, and I don't know about you, but I'd drop the candy and run!  Check out this post to see how it works!  Genius!

I am totally in love with this Family Art Project from Creative Carmella.  So, of course it gets the coveted "Amy's Favorite" Award.Each family member used their handprint to make a tree {even baby Liam who's less than a month old!!} and fingerprints to make colorful fall leaves.  Beautiful.  What a special keepsake.  If you visit this post before Saturday, you can also enter Carmella's giveaway to celebrate 200 followers {I think it's especially nice of me to mention this since I entered and really really want to win her gorgeous handmade necklace!}

And since I always give an "Amy's Favorite" Award, I thought was only fair to create one more speical award for this Owl Babies Craft made by Rachel and her kids at I Heart Crafty Things.
As soon as he saw this, Little Crafter started shouting about how much he wanted to make one.  He has since reminded me "I want to make the owls" on at least three separate occasions, out of the blue.  It's on my "to do" list.  And it also wins the best award of all, "Little Crafter's Favorite."

Finally, the "Most Popular" Award for the week goes to Reading Confetti for these cool Handprint Bats.  Isn't it a neat effect on the ceiling?  Wow!


I think this week's party just may be my favorite so far since it has given me soooo many fun ideas for things I want to do with Little Crafter!  Thanks again for sharing your projects with me!  Be sure to check out some of the other links too; you'll love them.  And don't forget to come back tomorrow for a brand new challenge!

Happy Crafting!
PS - I'm really having fun giving away made-up awards each week...hope you're enjoying it too. :)  To make it even more fun, and make the repeat awards really as coveted as I say they are, I made up some cute little buttons for them.  If you're a current or previous winner of those particular awards, feel free to grab one!
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16 comments:

  1. Yay, I'm super excited and you made my day thanks for featuring me! I'm totally going to run around and do a happy dance. xoxo

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  2. Woohoo! Thank you for the feature and the crafty chef award for my Apple Candy Monsters. My kids had so much fun making their monsters, so I am sure other kids will too.

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  3. Wow... thanks for including my monster cupcakes among such incredible features!

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  4. YaY!!! You are the best! Thanks so much for the wonderful feature and sharing the giveaway...even if it was hard for you to do..haha! I love this link party so much, and now I have so many things to add to our to do list! My kid are going to think I am so cool now :)

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  5. I love everything about your blog...and I voted for you for the Parent's Blog Award :)

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  6. HOW FUN!!! I love the art! The owls and trees are adorable!

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  7. The apple candy monsters and monster cupcakes are sooo cool! And thanks so much for featuring my Glitter Gourds on FB today :)

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  8. Ok, I pretty much feel like that luckiest person in the whole wide World to have been awarded "Little Crafter's Favorite"!! A big thank you to you for featuring our craft and a huge thank you to Little Crafter for liking it so much!! :)

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  9. Thank you so much! I'm so excited to be featured!

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  10. Thanks for compiling these neat ideas in one place. Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  11. thanks for sharing all the great ideas love them all come see what i shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  12. What a great bunch of wonderful ideas! Love the monster cupcakes, and the bat hand prints- so cute!! ~April

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  13. great list of ideas! Thanks for sharing these on the Sunday Showcase! I hope to see you again this week! I showcased these on facebook & Twitter!

    Bern
    http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunday%20Showcase

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  14. Thanks for sharing these fun ideas on Monday Madness! I especially love the handprint trees and monster wreath!

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  15. So glad you linked up to the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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