When I was young, can’t remember what grade, I had to do a project that required ‘old’ paper in which I used tea bags and a match to create that effect. This Treasure Map project involves some of the same … Read More ...
Kids Camping Craft – Swiss Army Knife
Make the Best of Everything has a truly simple craft where you can learn about the history and safety of The Swiss Army Knife. This craft is perfect for sending your child away to camp, or if your family is … Read More ...
Paper Bag Craft
Who knew that a paper bag could become something of such simple beauty? Time to get out the paper bags! Playing It Cooley shows just how simple this work of art can be.… Read More ...
T-Shirt Bracelet
Skip to My Lou is one of my favorite blogs that I subscribe to and love to open up my email every morning and see what they are posting about. Here is a guest post from This Mama Makes Stuff… Read More ...
Wooly Crafts for Kids
You can find ALL the links to these great ‘wool’ crafts seen in this photo over at KidsStyleFile. Side Note: These craft links were compiled from a computer in Australia where it is currently winter and apparently very cold…but … Read More ...
Hungry Caterpillar Painting
I just had to post about this book craft that goes along with one of my favorite children’s books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
. Currently, my girls are learning about butterflies, in fact we are waiting for … Read More ...
Friendship Bracelets
Remember making these taped to your knees when you were a kid? I do… I’m an 80s kid, come on now. Ohdeedoh has some great links to bring back your memories of these childhood charmers. Now you can teach your … Read More ...
Matchbox Guitar
My husband is an acoustic guitar player, and is constantly helping the girls put on concerts in our living room. I guess this is why I am so touched by this Father’s Day craft from zakka life. I love … Read More ...
50 Art Materials for Toddlers
TinkerLab has a great post about to get your brain in gear to fill up your ‘craft’ pantry. I think I might have about 15 of these items, but some of them are definitely on my ‘list’ for when I … Read More ...
Glue Prints
Glue is an incredible medium to make art. You can tell they had a great time with this craft since they experimented with so many different colors..the glue and tempera paint come out tomorrrow! The Chocolate Muffin Tree shows you … Read More ...
Daffodil Craft
I love bulb flowers…daffodils, crocuses, etc. Unfortunately, I haven’t planted any. I can encourage a love for these beautiful flowers through this craft. Thank goodness we save our cardboard tubes…. Head on over to Naturally Educational for the tutorial.… Read More ...
City Wall Decor w/ Tape- Kid Time
Putti Prapancha is a blog that posts about all the creative things they do together as family, and it is usually her daughter who is the creative one! I love when a parent gives their child total creative freedom…sometimes I … Read More ...
Liquid Sidewalk Chalk
Domestic Charm shares a great idea and link for an outdoor summer activity…Liquid Sidewalk Chalk. My kids would love using a paint brush out on the driveway. You can get the recipe from Smashed Peas and Carrots blog.
If … Read More ...
DIY Pop Art Family Goal Boards
I relate so well to this mom…thoughts constantly fleeting in and out of our mind while nothing seems to get accomplished. Why not put them on your wall so you now can walk by them! Brilliant idea from Modern Parents … Read More ...
Caterpillar Craft
I had to post about this craft since we are learning about Butterflies this week in my home. A good caterpillar craft is always needed for this lesson! I love the different colors of these felt balls. Head on over … Read More ...