My craft closet is about four rooms away from the actual room we do most of our crafts in. I think this idea for the kids craft supplies we use most often is a great fix to my ‘distance’ issue. … Read More ...
Japanese Flying Carp
This is a beautiful rendition of a Japanese flying carp that can easily be done using simple materials that produce such an amazing result. It’s hard to believe this is a kid’s craft! Head on over the Squirrelly Minds for … Read More ...
Cork Boat Races {Kid Craft}
We have a water table on our back patio that would be perfect for these adorable little boats! Now mommy just has to get busy compiling all those corks:) Have some fun with your kids and make these adorable cork … Read More ...
Spoon Ant
Sometimes I just want to make a craft for my kids out of items I already have lying around the house. THIS is one of those crafts! Think about the possibilities with spoons, a little paint and some pipe cleaners! … Read More ...
Painted Mosaic Styrofoam Tile Frames
My kids love to make pictures out of the pre-cut styrofoam stickers. I never thought about making our own tiles out of their own painting of Styrofoam. This would make a great hand made gift for anyone! Just head over … Read More ...
Textured Acrylic Book Covers
Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity on the outside of a notebook to help foster a child’s love of writing and journaling on the inside. Here is a beautiful and artistic way of decorating a notebook. Head over … Read More ...
How To Make A Fairy Garden
Every year, I usually post about someone’s amazing Fairy Garden. This year, I decided to post about this adorable fairy garden that even includes a fairy lamp and fairy letter stones. Creating fairy gardens and homes with your children is … Read More ...
Yarn Art Rainbow Picture
Rainbows always make me feel hopeful. My children love to spot rainbows right after a light rain shower too. Here is a great way to bring a rainbow to a wall in your house, make a rainbow picture! You can … Read More ...
Printing with Paper Doilies
Doilies from the dollar store or grocery store have the most beautiful patterns if you just look closely. Using them for a pattern stencil is such a great idea! Make these beautiful cards with the tutorial from Art with Kids. … Read More ...
Yarn Butterflies
How adorable are these little creatures? I feel like I so often see the coffee filter butterflies, and never anything new and unique. These are simple yet cute enough to hang from your child’s ceiling in their bedroom! You can … Read More ...
Popsicle Stick Containers
Here’s a great project just in time for Father’s Day! What dad wouldn’t love to place his belongings at the end of a hard days work into one of these popsicle stick containers? To find this awesome tutorial with beautiful … Read More ...
Melted Bead Keychains
Have your kids gotten into melted beads yet? You can buy them in a big container and do so many different types of projects! I have never seen a project using them and a muffin tin, but it looks so … Read More ...
Patriotic Wands
Here is a great easy craft to make with your kids before the 4th of July weekend. You can bring them to Parades, or just hang out on your front lawn waving at the cars passing by! To get the … Read More ...
Paper Sack Puppets
Summer has arrived, and here in Florida, we are experiencing A. LOT. OF. RAIN. I am constantly looking for things to have my children do when we are stuck inside all day long. This paper sack puppet project is a … Read More ...
Making Peg Dolls
Peg Dolls can be a great way to introduce some Waldorf styled learning and enjoy some quality time with your younger children. This post is based on a book review for the book Making Peg Dolls by Margaret Bloom. It … Read More ...