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Fireworks. Lightning Bugs. Jellyfish. Stars. 

Things that are pretty. 

*EHHNT* 

Things that sting. 

*EHHNT*

Things that glow!

*Ding Ding Ding* 

We HAVE a winner! 

A while back, we explored salt painting.

We may have gotten too salty.

This time, we're going to paint with something completely opposite. 

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Every summer, Youth Services launches a new scavenger hunt. 

One with fun cartoon characters hidden throughout the 2nd floor. 

And a totally awesome PRIZE!

Oh, the good old days. 

While we can't do one in-person this year,

we do have a craft that makes up for it. 

Well, almost.

The plus side is that this "scavenger hunt" will last FOREVER! 

You can do it over and over again until you get sick of it or you lose it, whichever comes first. 

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Any kiddos here love to finger paint? 

How about sprinkling stuff? 

Say salt, for example. 

What does this have to do with painting?

Salt has absorbent properties that heighten light and dark values of pigments.

Depending on how much you use, it also helps create fun textures and patterns. 

The end result? 

Beautiful unique paintings.

Unique because no two salt grains land the same.

So this week, we're going to give salt painting a go! 

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  Oops! Did we say nail art? 

We meant nail polish art or better yet known as water marble art. 

We know.

Sounds real fancy BUT super easy to do!

Similar to decoupage, it's a simple way to update your home decor without spending a ton of money. 

It works on just about any smooth surface from glass and metal to wood.

You can use it to make art prints or enhance decorative objects like mugs and vases.

Just be sure to craft near an open window. Nail polish stinks!

So without further ado, we present to you the art of marbling. 

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The library was always open but now the LOBBY is open. Baby steps. 

You are invited to a soirée!

That's a fancy word for party. 

But not just any party.

A party with your finest jewels and clothe-

Huh? You can't find your prized locket?!

Hmm, could it be buried underneath all those earrings and bracelets?

Sometimes, we have more jewelry than we can keep track of.

SO it's time to get organized! 

Today, we're going to craft a "hand-held" jewelry holder. 

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