, While the tradition never changes,
the products available for dyeing Easter eggs have evolved. is the world's largest retailer of arts, crafts,
framing, floral, wall decor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-
it-yourself home decorator.

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* For traditional colored eggs, add one dye tablet to 3 tablespoons of
lemon juice in a 1-cup container.
* Gently place egg in color bath until desired shade is obtained. In 2005, Klutz introduced a
new brand, Chicken Socks, an award -winning line of activity books for kids
4 to 6 years old.

Kits and supplies for children's craft projects .

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For the best success with dyeing eggs, follow these steps:

* Wash hands well before handling eggs at every step. The
longer the egg stays in the bath, the darker the shade will be. Klutz products combine clear instructions with
everything you need to give kids a hands-on learning experience that ranges
from the artistic to the scientific and beyond.

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"Easter egg dyes have come a long way since they were introduced more than
125 years ago," says Michelle Soutter, brand manager for PAAS, the Easter egg-
dye company http://www. The young ones can take
their time finding their eggs while the older kids can make quick work of
finding theirs.
Create teams. The team that crosses the finish line first without
breaking their egg wins.

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A New Spin on Tradition Keeps Decorating Easter Eggs Fresh and Fun for All Ages

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- Michaels Partners With Klutz, Creator of Award-Winning Activity Products for
Kids, to Promote Summertime Crafting -

IRVING , Texas, Summer is the ideal season
to share crafting with family and friends!
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This press release is also available on the Michaels Stores, Inc.

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Easter egg hunts are always fun, but older kids can end up with the lion's
share of eggs. Make the hunt more fair by choosing a different color for each
child and dyeing a certain number of eggs each color. Here 's a new take on that age-old favorite.
The first player runs across the yard to his teammate, who puts the egg on his
spoon and races back.
Even after you've eaten the hardboiled colored eggs , you still have the
materials for one last craft project. As you peel the eggs, save the shells.

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Longer than that, only use the eggs for decoration.
For more ideas on dyeing Easter eggs and other fun projects, visit
http://www. Inquire with local
stores for scheduled activities .

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One way to put a fresh twist on egg decorating is to use your finished
eggs as part of other craft projects or games.
You may have seen egg and spoon races played with raw eggs that break when
contestants drop them.
Break the shells up into small pieces and glue them to cardboard or
construction paper to create colorful mosaic works of art.
Kids (and parents!) will have the opportunity to showcase their
creativity, making foam collages inspired by the new Chicken Socks book: The
Foam Book.

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Here are some egg dyeing tips
and a few fun ideas from the "egg-sperts" at PAAS.

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If you're using your hard-cooked eggs for games, but still plan to eat
them, keep in mind the total time out of the refrigerator should be no more
than two hours. Dye the egg.

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newscom . Many stores will also offer
additional activities in conjunction with the event.

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For ultra-vibrant colored eggs,
substitute 3 tablespoons vinegar for the lemon juice. The Company owns and operates 860 Michaels stores
in 48 states and Canada, 165 Aaron Brothers stores, located primarily on the
West Coast, nine ReCollections stores, and four wholesale operations. Klutz is a division of Scholastic , the world's largest
publisher and distributor of children's books.

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Joining forces with Klutz, award
winning creator of activity products for kids, Michaels' come-and-go, family
fun activity will take place on Saturday, June 25, from 10:00am until 3:00pm
local time.michaels.com ).

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paaseastereggs . For pastel colored
eggs, use 3 tablespoons of water. This kit marks the introduction of
Chicken Socks, a new activity line from Klutz, arriving in Michaels stores for
the first time during this Free Family Event.
Michaels Stores, Inc.
Based in Palo Alto, California, Klutz is the creator of kids activity
products including books, kits and other kids stuff that stimulate their
growth through creativity.

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* Once the tablet has dissolved add a 1/2 cup of water and stir gently.

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Each player gets a spoon and each team gets a confetti egg.

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Michaels Stores Hosts Free Family Event

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* Start with clean, cold hard-cooked eggs.

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The familiar
dissolving discs are still around, but there are fun new additions like
stickers, "magic crayons" for drawing designs, and glow-in-the-dark dyes.

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OCALA, Fla.com. (NYSE: MIK) announced today that they will offer a
Free Family Event at each of its approximately 860 Michaels Arts + Crafts
Stores across the United States and Canada. To support this annual Michaels event, Klutz has created an
exclusive "Hatching Party" activity kit. Michaels associates will be on hand to assist with easy step-by-
step instructions and to answer any questions.
To learn more about this event or any other in-store activities, or to
locate the Michaels store nearest you, please visit the Company's website at
http: //www. website
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"While the original vinegar-based
kits are as popular as ever, consumers also want new products to spark their
creativity.
Bend egg dipper and place the egg inside the dipper. When dry, fill the egg with confetti using the hole you made
to blow out the egg. Stop up the hole with a piece of cellophane tape, or glue
a square of colorful tissue paper over the hole . Participants are invited to create their own masterpieces with
free materials including foam shapes , wiggle eyes, glue sticks and a little
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Carefully make a hole about the size of a pencil eraser in the wide end of
each egg and blow out the contents through a smaller hole made at the opposite
end.