For some reason, I am always drawn to the paint chip card displays at the home improvement store — because of this, I am always looking for creative things to do with them. What do you think of this wonderful … Read More ...
Toilet Roll Dinosaurs
I love recycling crafts and this project uses something most households have plenty of, toilet paper rolls (you could also use paper towel rolls). Kate, from The Craft Train, explains how to cut the cardboard tube to create two different … Read More ...
Melted Pony Bead Bangle And Ring Set
I have seen a lot of tutorials for making sun catchers by melting colorful beads, but this is the first jewelry I have seen. This bracelet and ring set were made using approximately 90 pony beads. Lay the beads out … Read More ...
Making Stamps with Plasticine
Vicki, from Art with Kids, turned a lump of clay into a fun art lesson for her class. While she created the stamp pictured here that ended up looking like Impatiens, she encouraged the children to experiment with different items … Read More ...
Shrinky Dink Father’s Day Gifts
I love making anything with Shrinky Dinks, so I was excited when I ran across this fun Father’s Day project. Jordan, from Oh Happy Day, used her boys’ pictures to create a truly unique gift. She printed them out onto … Read More ...
Sun Melted Recycled Crayons
Did you know you can make fun, shaped crayons using the summer sun and heat? Allison, from Not Time for Flash Cards, explains how she used bits and piece of old crayons, a cookie cutter, and some aluminum foil to … Read More ...
Make Tinker Trays
While you might look at this box and be curious, kids will look at it and be inspired. Meri Cherry found an amazing tray and filled it with small items. She started out with natural items, like stones, twigs, and … Read More ...
Stenciled Glass Plate for Dad
Here is a unique gift the kids can make for dad to give to him on Father’s Day. Follow along with this tutorial and you can learn how to make one of these personalized plates using paint and stencils. You … Read More ...
Lucky Crown of Clover
While this might be a great project for St. Patrick’s Day, it is a lot easier to find clovers growing outside during June than March. That is why I figured it was a great time to share it with you! … Read More ...
Unique Planters from Soda Bottles
I just sent out and bought some cute, little planters for my granddaughters and I wish I would have seen this post first! Our Peaceful Planet shares step-by-step directions for making an adorable trench planter, a slim herb planter, and … Read More ...
DUPLO Rhyming Word Matching
If you have a preschooler, one thing you can do with them to help them get ready to read is to team them all about rhyming words. Knowing this, Becky from This Reading Mama, created this fun rhyming word matching … Read More ...
Fingerprint Dandelion Card
This is a fun project for kids to do and it makes a fun card for them to give. They can make it for Father’s Day or to give to anyone for any occasion. You probably have all of the … Read More ...
Wild West Playdough Printables
My grandkids love playing with play dough, but sometimes they get bored quickly. I think this play set, posted on B-Inspired Mama, would really help with that dilemma. They can have a lot of fun with homemade, or store-bought, play … Read More ...
8 Outdoor Activities To Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
Looking for some ideas to keep your kids occupied this Summer? These 8 ideas are great to keep those little hands busy and out of the house. Take a look through this list and pick a few of your favorites … Read More ...
Glue Art on Canvas
If you are looking for a wonderful art project to do with the kids, check out colorful canvas creations made by Jean, from The Artful Parent, and her daughter. They used glue and stretched canvas first and then uses watercolors … Read More ...