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DIY

July 26, 2023 by Cindy Shutts

Cindy Crushes Programming: Stained Glass Turtles 

Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts walks us through a DIY stained glass tutorial using paint and glue

June 28, 2023 by Cindy Shutts

Cindy Crushes Programming: DIY Finding Nemo Inspired Clown Fish Plush by Faith Healy

Teen librarian Cindy Shutts walks us through a stuffed clown fish tutorial

June 14, 2023 by Cindy Shutts

Cindy Crushes Programming: Mermaid Sensory Bottles

Teen librarian Cindy Shutts walks us through a DIY tutorial for a mermaid themed sensory bottle

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