People seem to love when I share weaving projects so here you go… Discover how easy it is to weave small trivets using little more than a paper plate and leftover yarn. The folks over at Krokotak not only show … Read More ...
How to make a Stegosaurus Dinosaur
I have a whole drawer full of styrofoam balls and I never seem to have a fun project to do with them… and then I ran across this amazing dinosaur! Sharon, from Crafts ‘n Coffee, created this Stegosaurus using a … Read More ...
Shark Cootie Catcher
I remember making these “cootie catchers” or “fortune tellers” when I was a child and I even remember teaching my kids how to make them so when I ran across this printable one shared by Andreja, from Easy and Peasy … Read More ...
DIY Sea Creature Crayons
This is such a fun way to use up piece of broken crayons. They would make a perfect traveling gift for the kids or a great project for them to do while they are waiting to go to the beach. … Read More ...
Beginning Letter Scavenger Hunt
You can easily create your own alphabet scavenger hunt using items you have lying around the house. Megan, from Coffee Cups and Crayons, created this set by writing the letters on colorful milk caps but you could use just about … Read More ...
STEAM Activity – DIY Rubber Band Racer
Challenge your kids to build their own version of this rubber band race car and then let them spend an afternoon hosting their own races! The first things the kids need to do is to gather together the supplies, which … Read More ...
Seashell and Beach Glass Collage
Next time go you are planning a trip to the beach, keep this project in mind and you are walking along the shore and looking for treasures. Liska, from Adventure in a Box, explains how to create a colorful collage … Read More ...
Benefits of Being Bored
So, for all of you who have kids on summer break, have they started complaining about being bored yet? If so, make sure you visit this informative post by Kristen on Busy Kids Happy Mom. Even if your kids haven’t … Read More ...
Fourth of July Confetti Popper Rockets
Get ready for Independence Day by making these red, white, and blue confetti popper rockets. They are easy enough for all ages to make and I am pretty sure all ages will enjoy making them go pop! Not only do … Read More ...
DIY Acrylic Painting Stand
If you have a budding artist and are looking for a great activity to do outdoors, check out this amazing acrylic paint stand DIY posted by Meri Cherry. Of course, it could also be used inside, but using it outside … Read More ...
Egg Carton American Flag Craft for Kids
When it comes to making American Flag crafts, it is sometimes hard to find an idea that is great for kids to do and yet unique enough to keep their interest. I think this cool egg carton American flag project, … Read More ...
Mary Mary Quite Contrary Pop-Up Flower
This fun flower craft goes perfectly with the nursery rhyme Mary, Mary Quite Contrary (how does your garden grow). It is that nursery rhyme that inspired Emma, from Kids’ Craft Room, to create this fun flower project. Discover how to … Read More ...
Branch Weaving
I ran across this project while I was searching for crafts made using sticks and stones. While this branch weaving project isn’t quite what I had in mind, I fell in love with it as soon as a saw it. … Read More ...
Make Paper Out of Dryer Lint
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More ...
How to Tie-Dye
One of my favorite activities to do when I was a child was tie-dye. We did it outside so it was a perfect summer project! There are several different methods you can use so you can choose the one that … Read More ...