Awhile back I shared a post about using mini wooden blocks to make magnets. If you have extra wooden blocks, or just want an excuse to buy some, plan to make this simple table game the kids can play … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Textured Yarn Heart Craft for Decoration
If you have a collection of yarn bits and pieces lying around, I suggest using some of them to make one or more of these textured hearts. Start out by drawing a large yarn shape on a large piece of … Read More ...
Valentines Counting and Color Sorting Activity
You really need to check out this fun Valentine’s Day activity posted by Sheryl, from Teaching 2 & 3 Year Olds. She created this simple heart printable that can be used in so many ways. Match it with some craft … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Fingerprint Love Bugs
Jackie, from I Heart Arts and Crafts, came up with this project when she was trying to find a fun and different project for her two toddlers to do. Of course, if you have toddlers, you will have to do … Read More ...
Embossed Jars for Valentine’s Day
After sharing a baby food jar craft yesterday (did you see the Chinese Lanterns?), I couldn’t help but to follow up with this craft project also made with baby food jars! You can make these embossed jars to give to … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Fingerprint Heart Ornaments
This is an adorable craft that would make a great gift for parents or grandparents! Jen, from The Mad House, explains how easy it is to make these heart-shaped ornaments. She also shares a recipe for making white clay using … Read More ...
10 Non-Candy Valentine Ideas
Valentine’s Day is a time when people express their love and affection for one another, often through the exchange of cards, flowers, and sweets. If you have a child who celebrates Valentine’s Day, you may find that they come home … Read More ...
DIY Valentine Favor Buckets
If you are looking for a fast and easy treat holder to make for all of your special Valentines, give this project a try. Christina, from Laughing and Losing It, got tired of spending a ton of money on Valentine’s … Read More ...
How to Build a Simple Shadow Puppet Theater
Next time you are looking for a simple way to entertain the kids, try this fun puppet activity shared by Valerie, from Inner Child Fun. Follow Valerie’s suggestions and you can create your own simple shadow puppet theater using a … Read More ...
Heart Sewing for Kids
Show your kids how they can use a plastic lid or a paper plate to make this lovely heart that would make a great gift for a loved one. An adult (or older child) should cut out the heart and … Read More ...
8 Activities for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A great way to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is to make some fun craft projects. These fun activities are great for the classroom or to do at home with the kids. While you work on them, … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Wreath
Now is the perfect time to make this colorful candy wreath to hand on your door. Carrie shared how she made with cute wreath with her kids on her Carrie Elle blog. They started with a 12-inch floral and craft … Read More ...
Minion Valentine Box
So, you might be thinking, “Hey, I thought Minions were yellow!?”… But, who are we to say they can’t turn pink when their job is to collect Valentine’s Day cards?
This lovely looking minion was made from a 2-liter soft … Read More ...
DIY Castle Cardboard Blocks
The gals over at Sugar Aunts created these large blocks to use at a princess themed birthday party, but these would be great to make for pretend play and building fun in any home or classroom. These super-sized blocks were … Read More ...
Get Trapped in a DIY Snow Globe
Almost a month ago, I shared a project that involved using photos to make fun snow globes using clear, plastic plates and now I am just as excited to share this similar craft. This is more of a traditional snow … Read More ...