Jul
13
This is a great idea for a fun summer project with the kids. If you have younger children, you can draw something and use the colored glue, and older kids can make up their own designs! No matter what the …
Jun
9
Often times, my daughters ask me for little pieces of paper so they can do a quick drawing, or practicing writing words or letters. These mini notebooks are the perfect answer for just those situations! You can find the tutorial …
May
31
My girls are always wanting to create things that are unique to their personalities and creativity. These DIY stamps made with foam, glue and wood pieces are just the ticket for letting them express themselves! You can find the awesome …
May
20
May
20
Often times I am looking for something that does not involve tv to keep the children occupied while I get something done without interruption. (Did you know the average toddler needs their parent every 6 minutes?) I think this tabletop …
May
17
These paper lanterns are a wonderful way to start off the summer season, and decorate your back yard for all of those fun barbeque’s and lazy nights gazing at the stars. You can find the full tutorial over at Art …
May
12
This is a wonderful craft for kids right after you’ve done the budget, had a small anxiety attack and go to cut up your credit cards! You can find the full tutorial over at Art Projects for Kids! This would …
Apr
20
Apr
17
Printmaking is such a wonderful way to help your child create lasting artwork and memories. You can use so many materials for printmaking, but why come up with them yourself? The Artful Parent has a great list of printmaking ideas …
Mar
6
Often times I have random things that I don’t want to get rid of because I believe that we could use them in a craft project. I end up putting the randoms into a plastic baggie, and wondering when that …
Feb
23
This project is definitely going to be another keeper in your child’s art portfolio. This is a great way to teach about the life and artwork of Picasso. In this post, she shares two different methods to create a Picasso …
Feb
23
Feb
21
Want to pull out an awesome trick on the next rainy or snowy day inside? Try out this awesome little optical illusion handprint! You can see all the examples over at The Forest Room. Her tutorial for the how …
Feb
10
I can’t believe I missed this post explaining how to make and use Art Dice over at Tinkerlab. I think this idea is absolute genius. Rolling dice to guide your children in a creative manner is like opening up a …
Jan
25
I think my favorite part of these finger puppets is that their mouths are in the shape of hearts! How appropriate as Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Head on over to The Frugal Crafter to see how these …

















