Magic Dragon Painted Rock1s - header resizedThis is a great use for an oatmeal container, as well as any rocks you may have lying around! I am a huge fan of imagination crafts, and this one deals with dragons! The rocks are used to invite the …

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knight_shield1A knight’s shield can really up the imaginative play of any child! If you have been wanting to make a creative play craft for your child, check out this knight’s shield over at seven thirty three.

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Cardboard Tunnel1Purchasing different aspects of a kids train set can be super expensive, and sometimes they even fall apart way too soon. Here is a great way to re-use a cardboard box and create your own train tunnel. There is something …

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doll-house-title2Looking for a simple doll house for your child? Why not make one?!? You can make one out of many household items you already have lying around the house too.  For some helpful ideas on how to make one for …

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mail2Felt has such a magical way of turning itself into amazing things. Who knew felt could have so many personalities?!? I love this felt project for kids to deliver mail within their family. If you have a small family, you …

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One of my favorite make believe things to do as a child was to pretend I was a teacher. I think there was something about feeling like I had authority over my dolls and stuffed animals, and I also got …

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If you read any of my posts here on the CG Lesson Plans page, you would know by now that I am a huge fan of any type of craft or handmade item that would encourage imagination and creativity in …

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IMG_2058I love handmade gifts…they are sort of a silent passion of mine. I spend hours on Pinterest looking up who has the best current handmade gift ideas. And I think this one is at the top of my list.  The …

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One of my favorite sites to go to for inspiration on Handmade gifts, especially for kids who love imagination and make believe is Make the Best of Everything! .

Her newest gift is a Homemade Veterinarian Kit, and its wonderful. …

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Crafts that encourage creative play are one of my favorite crafts to post on. {They are a craft weakness of mine:}  This library play kit is one of many homemade gifts that Make The Best of Everything has made for …

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This doctor set would be a great gift for a child’s birthday!  We love to play doctor around our house. Unfortunately, I’m  always the one getting the shots. You can find this amazing tutorial for a homemade Doctor’s Play Set …

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What little girl doesn’t want to have hair that she can brain down to her toes? This Rapunzel Wig is just the perfect craft for enticing your child to get into her imagination and run wild! You can find this …

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2012-05-05Does your daughter invest a lot of her time creating a fun space for her doll? This craft is such a a great addition to any girls doll area. You can find the tutorial at live.life.create.art.

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A little while ago, my daughters got a book out from the library that taught them how to make fairy homes. This fairy garden lesson is the perfect addition to our homes that we have out in our back yard! …

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This puppet tutorial is such a great idea to increase your child’s imaginative play. I love that it is made out of those tri-folds that you would use for a school presentation. So simple! Visit katydiddys to get the full …

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