Since school is out, your children may enjoy some simple craft projects to do when it's too hot to play outside. Let's see what we can find on the Net.

We'll begin at FamilyFun Magazine, where you'll discover craft ideas such as The Latest in Paper Dresses, a Bug Bank, or how to build a Puddle Boat. Learn how to make paper animal puppets or a paper flower garden. Not only does this site offer a wonderful assortment of craft ideas, but you'll also find ideas for quick activities and recipes that kids will love.

For craft ideas such as How to Create a Bird Feeder or How to Make a Mask, visit the Family Krafts Newsletter. Learn how to make your own sidewalk chalk, or how to make a friendship pin.

Bluebonnet Village Hatchling Day School Free Kid's Crafts offers ideas such as how to make a bunny hand puppet, or how to make a travel memory box for your vacation this year. You'll find instructions for making a tube birdhouse or making finger paints.

For more craft and decorating projects than you can imagine, visit Dianna's Home Almanac. Learn how to make a PomPom Worm Note Holder or Homemade Stickers. You'll find basic clay recipes, jewelry projects, and even games and activities. This site is guaranteed to keep you occupied for weeks!

Have you ever wanted to try making origami? At the Origami Theme Page, you'll find instructions for making an origami stick puppet, a helicopter, a bunny, and much more. You can even learn about the different methods and styles of origami, and what origami really is.

Would you like to learn how to make soap? At the Soap Making Theme Page, you'll find traditional soap recipes as well as the history and techniques of Colonial soap making.

Jana's Craft Connection offers craft project specifically for kids, for preschoolers, or for "crafty folks." Projects for preschoolers include a Mom's Heart Pin or Fun Finger Puppets. For kids, you'll find projects such as My "Cool" Cooler or Fun-Glasses, where kids can create their own sunglasses. Older kids will enjoy the projects for crafty folks, like Window Sticky's.

At the Great Craft Ideas Page, you'll learn how to make Kandy Kiss Roses or Clothes Pin Critters. Click on Previous Features for craft ideas in the past, such as Soda Pop Dolls or Container Candles.

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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