Lesson Plans » Green Kids http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com Ideas and resources Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:23:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Portable Art Studio http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/portable-art-studio/2011/11/17 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/portable-art-studio/2011/11/17#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:52:00 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=5043 maya*made is one of my favorite blogs and artistic crafters ever! I love how she found this portable table to easel in a vintage book that her grandmother used to teach with in her nursery school…priceless. In addition to the …

]]> maya*made is one of my favorite blogs and artistic crafters ever! I love how she found this portable table to easel in a vintage book that her grandmother used to teach with in her nursery school…priceless. In addition to the easel, maya*made makes a coordinating art supply caddy out of a milk container. (I told you she was awesome!) Head on over to maya*made to check out the tutorial for yourself and become a fan like me! Post found via {Pinterest} by our very own Shellie, the Admin of Craft Gossip!

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/portable-art-studio/2011/11/17/feed 0 DIY Windchimes http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/diy-windchimes/2011/06/11 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/diy-windchimes/2011/06/11#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:12:05 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=4059

These windchimes are so fresh and ‘summery’ looking. I think my favorite part is the glitter…how fun! Head on over to hands on: as we grow for the tutorial.…

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These windchimes are so fresh and ‘summery’ looking. I think my favorite part is the glitter…how fun! Head on over to hands on: as we grow for the tutorial.

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/diy-windchimes/2011/06/11/feed 1 Plantable Paper for Earth Day http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/plantable-paper-for-earth-day-2/2011/04/21 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/plantable-paper-for-earth-day-2/2011/04/21#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:02:16 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=3791 recycled-paper2.jpgThis project is perfect for teaching your children about sustainability and Earth Day. Alphamom has a great tutorial for this beautiful natural project.…

]]> recycled-paper2.jpgThis project is perfect for teaching your children about sustainability and Earth Day. Alphamom has a great tutorial for this beautiful natural project.

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/plantable-paper-for-earth-day-2/2011/04/21/feed 0 15 Halloween Milk Jug Crafts http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/15-halloween-milk-jug-crafts/2010/10/23 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/15-halloween-milk-jug-crafts/2010/10/23#comments Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:54:55 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=2708 Have leftover milk jugs? Then this is the blog page for you. The Party Animal shows a great compliation of ideas  for using those milk jugs ( among other things)and turning them into great crafts for your children.

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]]> Have leftover milk jugs? Then this is the blog page for you. The Party Animal shows a great compliation of ideas  for using those milk jugs ( among other things)and turning them into great crafts for your children.

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/15-halloween-milk-jug-crafts/2010/10/23/feed 5 Luminous Leaf Lanterns http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/luminous-leaf-lanterns/2010/10/14 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/luminous-leaf-lanterns/2010/10/14#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:29:35 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=2659 These lanterns are a beautiful creation you can make with your children just from finding vibrant leaves in your backyard are neighborhood. Twig and Toadstool is where you can find the tutorial.

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]]> These lanterns are a beautiful creation you can make with your children just from finding vibrant leaves in your backyard are neighborhood. Twig and Toadstool is where you can find the tutorial.

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/luminous-leaf-lanterns/2010/10/14/feed 1 Upcycling the Humble Toilet Paper Roll http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycling-the-humble-toilet-paper-roll/2010/06/26 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycling-the-humble-toilet-paper-roll/2010/06/26#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:29:30 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=2207 Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds has some great ideas for making toilet paper rolls into beautiful flowers and butterflies. This project is perfect for encouraging some family time while also being earth friendly!…

]]> Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds has some great ideas for making toilet paper rolls into beautiful flowers and butterflies. This project is perfect for encouraging some family time while also being earth friendly!

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycling-the-humble-toilet-paper-roll/2010/06/26/feed 0 Father’s Day Crafts to do with their Kids! http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/fathers-day-crafts-to-do-with-their-kids/2010/06/19 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/fathers-day-crafts-to-do-with-their-kids/2010/06/19#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:46:48 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=2196 Crafting a Green World has compiled a large list of fun crafts that dad would be happy to do with his kids! Check out some great ideas! I especially  love the old Record Album Cover Bookmark…Bookmarks cut out and ready to be punched…

]]> Crafting a Green World has compiled a large list of fun crafts that dad would be happy to do with his kids! Check out some great ideas! I especially  love the old Record Album Cover Bookmark…Bookmarks cut out and ready to be punched

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/fathers-day-crafts-to-do-with-their-kids/2010/06/19/feed 0 Homemade Tea & Juice Dyes http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/homemade-tea-juice-dyes/2010/05/28 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/homemade-tea-juice-dyes/2010/05/28#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 01:06:57 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=2079 Children love to participate in anything hands on…Now they can participate in dyeing fabric without having to worry about nasty chemicals. Check out Nature Craft to see all of the different colors you can create from nature!

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]]> Children love to participate in anything hands on…Now they can participate in dyeing fabric without having to worry about nasty chemicals. Check out Nature Craft to see all of the different colors you can create from nature!

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]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/homemade-tea-juice-dyes/2010/05/28/feed 0 Upcycled Record Cuffs http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-record-cuffs/2010/04/21 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-record-cuffs/2010/04/21#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:59:40 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=1939 Homemade Mamas are some of the most crafty creative people out there in blog world…. just look at these amazing Record Cuffs…. um, yes please!

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]]> Homemade Mamas are some of the most crafty creative people out there in blog world…. just look at these amazing Record Cuffs…. um, yes please!

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-record-cuffs/2010/04/21/feed 0 Eco-Friendly Spring Decorations http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/eco-friendly-spring-decorations/2010/03/23 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/eco-friendly-spring-decorations/2010/03/23#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:26:15 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=1808 This eco-friendly egg carton craft is perfect for brightening up your living space for Spring! Eco.Logical.Mom shows you how its done.…

]]> This eco-friendly egg carton craft is perfect for brightening up your living space for Spring! Eco.Logical.Mom shows you how its done.

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/eco-friendly-spring-decorations/2010/03/23/feed 1 Get Your Green Projects on !! http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/get-your-green-projects-on/2010/03/03 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/get-your-green-projects-on/2010/03/03#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:40:17 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=1734 The Mother Huddle is hosting a link  up the first Wednesday of Every Month for you to share your Green Recycled Kids Craft Projects…She would love it if you would stop by and share your ideas!

She also shares her …

]]> The Mother Huddle is hosting a link  up the first Wednesday of Every Month for you to share your Green Recycled Kids Craft Projects…She would love it if you would stop by and share your ideas!

She also shares her idea of Old Coffee Creamer Bowling Pins…so cute!

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/get-your-green-projects-on/2010/03/03/feed 0 Newspaper Ring- Great Tween Jewelry! http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/newspaper-ring-great-tween-jewelry/2010/02/14 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/newspaper-ring-great-tween-jewelry/2010/02/14#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:06:56 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=1635 This craft is perfect for something to do with old newspaper on a rainy or snowy day! Check out Craft Envy to see how to make it!

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]]> This craft is perfect for something to do with old newspaper on a rainy or snowy day! Check out Craft Envy to see how to make it!

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/newspaper-ring-great-tween-jewelry/2010/02/14/feed 0 Upcycled Valentine Friendship Bracelet Cuff http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-valentine-friendship-bracelet-cuff/2010/02/12 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-valentine-friendship-bracelet-cuff/2010/02/12#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:25:03 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=1629 This craft is perfect for Valentine’s Day…or just when a friend wants to gift another friend something cute and unique. Visit  Fine Craft Guild for the how to.

friendship bracelet…

]]> This craft is perfect for Valentine’s Day…or just when a friend wants to gift another friend something cute and unique. Visit  Fine Craft Guild for the how to.

friendship bracelet

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-valentine-friendship-bracelet-cuff/2010/02/12/feed 0 Upcycled Glitter Hearts from Cereal Boxes http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-glitter-hearts-from-cereal-boxes/2010/01/22 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-glitter-hearts-from-cereal-boxes/2010/01/22#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:21:18 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=1479 Skip to My Lou has a simple easy project you can do with your kids RIGHT after breakfast! All you need to do is keep your cereal boxes!

HangingGlitterHearts…

]]> Skip to My Lou has a simple easy project you can do with your kids RIGHT after breakfast! All you need to do is keep your cereal boxes!

HangingGlitterHearts

]]> http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/upcycled-glitter-hearts-from-cereal-boxes/2010/01/22/feed 0 Recycled Kids Art – Cards for Children… http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/recycled-kids-art-cards-for-children/2010/01/15 http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/recycled-kids-art-cards-for-children/2010/01/15#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:44:46 +0000 kristenstephens http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=1412 If you are looking for an uplifting inspirational…kick you in the pants, family life changing blog, then giving stream is for you.

kidsartThey feature activities and projects for you and your children to do together to make the world a …

]]> If you are looking for an uplifting inspirational…kick you in the pants, family life changing blog, then giving stream is for you.

kidsartThey feature activities and projects for you and your children to do together to make the world a better place.   Check out their Children’s Hospital Greeting Cards made from Kids Art.

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