Parents.com has some adorable kids crafts that you can make with pasta. I usually let my mind go as far as using food coloring and making necklaces. Most of these crafts are far and above your typical pasta necklace crafts(there … Read More ...
Shell Crabs
Living near the water makes this crab craft a wonderful beach day activity. Collect some shells, come home and make the crabs..I love how cute these little guys are! I found this blog, Kleas from Red Ted Art’s blog… … Read More ...
Nature Pouch
My children are always collecting things from nature that they would like to keep in a special place This Nature Pouch from Red Ted Art (originally inspired from this post) is a perfect craft to create something specifically for those … Read More ...
Marker and Watercolor Resist Weaving
This project looks so fun, and something that you can do with your younger child or see what your older child creates on their own. I love the outcome of the two pieces weaved together. Pink and Green Mama explains … Read More ...
Easy DIY Light Table
It seems like light tables are all over kids craft/ homeschooling blogs. Often times I wonder how in the world I could get one of these. The solution is found in this great post from Tinkerlab. The post shows how … Read More ...
Back to School Pencil Magnet
This simple craft is perfect for hanging up all of those A+ tests and the beautiful artwork that your children will bring home. This tutorial even has a math lesson to go along with the craft, so its perfect to … Read More ...
Free Back to School Printables
This free printable is for your little ones who sometimes don’t want to share what they did at school during the day. If you make this a part of your daily routine, your children may truly blossom into a creative … Read More ...
Tissue Paper Tie Dye + Journal
I love projects where you have to wait to see the end result. This is one of those crafts that you work on, but don’t see the fruits until a few days later. Inspiration Surrounds… Creativity Abounds found a wonderful … Read More ...
Homemade Puppet Theatre
This project is a wonderful tutorial link on how to make a Medieval Puppet Theater. I think you could use the tutorial for almost any type of Puppet Theater… Castle, Princess, Animal…you name it, this tutorial will help you make … Read More ...
Caterpillar Craft
This adorable summer craft is made using repurposed tights! I know I have a bunch of tights that I really shouldn’t let my girls wear anymore…(holes, pilled, rips etc.) and this craft is perfect to give them new life! Head … Read More ...
Back To School Art Supply Tote
This project is so simple, and basically ‘free’ to make that it is a MUST DO before school starts! We have many of these ‘beverage’ holders sitting in our recycle bin. I will definitely be pulling them out to do … Read More ...
Paper Pulp Pictures
I have never tried Paper Pulp Pictures but it looks like a fun hands-on project that both me and my kids would enjoy. Art is Basic used this lesson plan as an inspiration for these beautiful works of art. Try … Read More ...
Handmade Memory Game
Boulder Moms Connect has a cute simple way to create a memory game for your child. Memory and information retention is extremely important in a young child’s development. Now, you can use play and fun to help foster their learning!… Read More ...
Vintage Print Notebook Re-Vamp
Those black and white bound notebooks are so ‘old school.’ Domestic Anarchy shows you how to use vintage prints and Mod Podge to jazz up your back to school notebooks. These are so cute!… Read More ...
Personalized Lunch Boxes
I love the look of those beautiful monogrammed lunch boxes from Pottery Barn…but they are so darn expensive. This is a great way to make sure your child knows which lunch box is theirs while also making it personal. Come … Read More ...