Tell Us What you Love About Craft Magic
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Write and illustrate a short note explaining what you love about Craft Magic, describing your favorite project and why it inspired you.

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Step-by-step guide to Tell Us What you Love About Craft Magic

What you need
Coloring materials such as markers crayons colored pencils, eraser, paper, pencil

Step 1

Gather your materials and sit at a flat table or desk.

Step 2

Pick your favorite Craft Magic project.

Step 3

Close your eyes and remember one special moment or detail from that project.

Step 4

Write a clear title at the top of the page like "What I Love About Craft Magic."

Step 5

Write one to three sentences that explain what you love about Craft Magic.

Step 6

Write two to three sentences that describe your favorite project.

Step 7

Write one sentence that explains why that project inspired you.

Step 8

Draw a picture that shows you making or using your favorite project.

Step 9

Color your drawing using your coloring materials.

Step 10

Add simple decorations such as a border stickers or small designs around your note.

Step 11

Share your finished note and illustration on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use instead of border stickers or special art supplies if I can't find them?

If you don't have border stickers or fancy coloring materials, cut colored paper or magazine pages into strips for step 8, use crayons, markers, or washable paint for step 7, and work on a hard book if you don't have a flat table for step 1.

I'm stuck writing my sentences—how can I make steps 4–6 easier?

If you get stuck on steps 4–6, use sentence starters like 'I love Craft Magic because...' and 'My favorite project was...' or jot bullet points first and then turn them into one-to-three sentences.

How can I change this activity for younger children or older kids?

For younger children, simplify steps 4–6 to a single spoken sentence they dictate while they draw in step 7, and for older kids, expand step 6 into a short paragraph, add labels to the drawing in step 7, and include a materials list before sharing on DIY.org.

How can we extend or personalize the finished note beyond the basic instructions?

To extend the activity, glue a photo of your favorite Craft Magic project next to your drawing from step 7, write the date and project materials on the page, add layered decorations in step 8, and record a short video explanation to include when you share on DIY.org.

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✍️ Writing short notes and stories is a fun way for kids to practice organizing ideas and sharing feelings.

💡 Many famous inventors and artists say a childhood craft project inspired their later work.

🎁 People often treasure handmade gifts longer because they remember the time and thought that went into them.

🖍️ Some picture books are wordless — illustrators tell the whole story with pictures!

🎨 The Arts and Crafts movement (late 1800s) helped make handmade objects stylish again as a reaction to mass production.

How do I do the 'Tell Us What You Love About Craft Magic' activity with my child?

Start by setting a comfortable space and asking your child what they love about Craft Magic. Prompt them with questions: favorite project, colors they used, how it made them feel. Help them outline a short note (3–5 sentences) or let them dictate while you write. Have them illustrate with crayons, markers, or collage materials. Add a title, sign their name, and optionally decorate the page. Keep the activity short and celebrate their ideas when finished.

What materials do I need for the 'Tell Us What You Love About Craft Magic' activity?

Gather basic supplies: blank paper or a small notebook, pencil for writing, eraser, colored pencils, markers, crayons, stickers, and glue or tape for collages. Optional extras: watercolor paints, photos of finished projects, scissors, glitter or washi tape for decoration, and envelopes if you want to mail or keep notes. Protect the surface with a mat and have wet wipes and smocks ready for younger children.

What ages is the 'Tell Us What You Love About Craft Magic' activity suitable for?

This activity works well for ages 3–12 and can be adapted. Preschoolers (3–5) will enjoy dictating thoughts and making colorful drawings with adult help. Early elementary children (6–8) can write short sentences and add simple illustrations. Older kids (9–12) can write detailed reflections, design layouts, and use mixed media. Adjust expectations, provide writing supports like sentence starters, and supervise scissors or small materials for safety.

What are the benefits of doing the 'Tell Us What You Love About Craft Magic' activity?

Writing and illustrating a short note builds literacy, vocabulary, and storytelling skills while encouraging fine motor development through drawing. It promotes self-expression, confidence, and reflection by asking children to identify favorite projects and explain why they inspired them. The finished note becomes a keepsake that reinforces pride in accomplishments and supports communication skills when shared with family or on a class wall. It's also an easy low-prep activity that fosters creat
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