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 ...
Frog Printable Alphabet Activities
It is important to keep kids learning over the summer, and it is even more important to make that learning fun. Frogs are a wonderful theme for summer time. For younger kids, besides learning more about frogs, how about … Read More ...
Glue and Watercolor Fruit Slice Craft
Earlier this month, I shared a Glue Art on Canvas project that was a huge hit so when I ran across this fruit slice craft, which uses similar techniques, I was excited to share it. Michelle, from Crafty Morning, shares … 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Make a Watering Can from a recycled Milk Jug
I wish I would have ran across this idea before last weekend when I had 3 of my grandchildren helping me plant my garden. They were getting a little frustrated trying to carry the watering can because, as my 2-year-old … Read More ...
Bubble Wrap Stomp Art
If you are looking for a very active art activity, check out this fun painting project shared by Dayna, from Lemon Lime Adventures. You may look at this art project, which encourages kids to experiment with paint and different sizes … Read More ...
Recycled Outdoor Music Station
Now that the weather is beautiful – most days – you might be looking for some fun activities you can with the kids outside. I suggest you make an outdoor music station, like this one posted by Ann, from My … Read More ...
Sandpaper Printed T-shirt
Next time you want to let the kids design their own colorful t-shirts, forget about trying messy tie-dye! Instead, grab a t-shirt, some sand paper, and a few basic craft supplies. Using these, kids can draw a special design … Read More ...
How to Build a Campfire
While building a real campfire can be fascinating — and dangerous — for kids, they can build one of these miniature campfires with no worries. All you need is on old CD (or anything sturdy and round), some small rocks, … Read More ...