Make believe and dressing up are big parts of kids’ play, and you can combine this with a craft project to teach them new skills while creating new playthings. Have look in your sewing or craft box and see what scraps you might have that can be turned into crowns or tiaras for royal tea parties and acting out fairy tales.
EASY STEPS TO YOUR CROWN
Gather your supplies
• Coon lace
• Stiffy fabric stiffener
• Ribbons
• Stick-on gems or jewels
You’ll also need
Sewing measuring tape; scissors; plastic wrap; paintbrush; hot-glue gun and glue sticks
For you to note
• Lace and doilies can also be dipped into a container of fabric stiffener.
• A hairdryer can be used to set the fabric stiffener. Here’s how
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