By Debbie Scaccio, Arts & Crafts Specialist

With July 4th rounding the corner, many families are getting prepared for BBQ's and fun activities. While the parents cook, the children can have some outdoor fun! Here are a few red, white, and blue summer activities you can do with your kids.
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By Michelle Waite

Supplies needed for this craft:
6 wood hearts
red paint
tacky glue
paint brush
stickers
mod podge
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Leave Santa his special treats on a homemade Santa cookie plate. Quick and easy to make with a few sheets of colored foam paper, scissors, and craft glue. Makes a perfect holiday gift.
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When you really care enough to send the very best, nothing says it better than a homemade Valentine’s Day card, especially when it comes from a child. Parents, grandparents (most of all!), friends and family will delight in these do-it-yourself card ideas – and you don’t have to be super crafty to help your kids create superb one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards!
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by Rachel Paxton
Butterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great gift idea. The materials are very inexpensive, and you can use your imagination for a variety of designs. To get started, you will need:
Materials:
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These Valentine treats are sure to please. Make them ahead of time or let your guests be in charge of creating their very own sugary treat!
To make these Valentine ice cream sandwiches you need sugar cookies, sprinkles to decorate the cookies, and your favorite flavor of ice cream.
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Jello jigglers add fun to any party. Making them is super easy and your kids will love to eat them up!
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So you are planning your child's Valentine's Day party and looking for some fun, easy, and inexpensive ideas? Why not try sprucing up your party with some fruit.
To make these easy garnishes, you can use any fruit that would be easy to cut. Any type of melon would be good for this project. Other fruits you could use for this would be a large grapefruit, kiwi, lemon or lime.
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Having a Valentine's Day party and want to have something available for picky eaters? Try these easy to make kid pleasers, Valentine PB and Js.
To make these Valentine PB and Js you need bread dough, pink food coloring, and a heart shaped cookie cutter.
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This Valentine appetizer is not just cute it's healthy too! Your kids will enjoy helping with this Valentine party appetizer.
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