Need a little inspiration? There is a reason to craft each and every day in June. Let's check our some of the history and holidays to celebrate on June 10th:
1. Ben Franklin Flies a Kite in 1752
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June is a great month to go fly a kite in the New England area, but it probably isn't a good idea to do it during a storm. But Ben Franklin was out there with a purpose. On this day in 1752, his kite was struck by lightning. Let's do some electric projects today.
Styles to Make Today:
- Stencil on a Lightning Bolt
- Make an Electrocuted Ben Franklin Costume
Other Crafts, Projects and Inspiration:
- Learn how to Sew Your own Kite
- Ben Franklin: Biography
- The Inventions of Ben Franklin
2. Girl Scouts Founded in 1915
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Oh, I wish I were a little Girly Scout, Girly Scout! On this day in 1915, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of America. Since then, girls around the world have been learning the kinds of leadership and life skills that have advanced women in the world today.
Styles to Make Today:
- Learn How to Place and Sew Girl Scout Badges
- Make Girl Scout Swap Pins
- Adult Costume Idea: Brownie Girl Scout
Other Crafts, Projects and Inspiration:
- A Complete List of Girl Scout Cookies
- Learn about Girl Scout Awards
3. June 10th is Part of Superman Week
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Styles to Make Today:
- Quick Superman Look: Easy Cape Tutorial
- Make a Superbaby Costume
- Make Super Shirts for Kids from My Growing Home
- Tips for making a men's superman costume
Other Crafts, Projects and Inspiration:
- Decorate a Superman Cake
- Write Superman in Japanese
- Superman & Supergirl Costumes at Comicon, 2009
- Profile: Who is Superman?
4. June is National Rose Month in the U.S.
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A rose by any other name... is still a great reason to get crafty. Celebrate this beautiful flower all month with these rosey projects in June.
Styles to Make Today:
- Make a Felted Rose Pin
- Free embroidery pattern: Butterfly and Rose
- Make a Duct Tape Rose
- Recycled Rosette Purse from Come Together Kids
- Crocheted Rose from Planet June
- Fabric Rosettes from Kiki Creates
Other Crafts, Projects and Inspiration:
- Egg Carton Roses
- Gallery: Rose Blossom Photos
- Free Stencil: Rose Blooms
- Discover: Roses with Romantic Names
- Make Rose Water
5. June is National Dairy Month in the U.S.
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Celebrate all things dairy throughout the month of June. Do you have a cheese hat? Can you mix up a milk bath? How about a milk carton purse?
Styles to Make Today:
- Make a Milk Carton Coin Purse
- Milkmaid Skirt from Crafterhours
- It's free: Cow Embroidery Design
- Make a Cheese Hat
- Easy Kids Cow Costume
Other Crafts, Projects and Inspiration:
- For the Kids: Clay Pot Cow Craft
- Recycle a Soda Can Cow
- Make Soap with Milk
- Take a Milk and Honey Bath
- Yum: How to Make Paneer
