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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Chalk Paint Projects Galore!
Does chalk get you in the school spirit? I love the look of a freshly cleaned blackboard and a brand new stick of chalk to start off the year(sorry, that’s the school teacher in me.) ….from glitter to gumdrops has … Read More ...
What’s YOUR Opinion? Art vs. Crafts
There have been many times over the past few years while searching out amazing crafts for children that I have come across the same argument. Some parents want their children to be ‘creative’ rather than follow … Read More ...
Rainbow Rice and Garden Sensory Box
This sensory box is so cute. I think I could play in it all day. I colored rice blue once to make rain drops in a craft…but I never thought of making a RAINBOW of rice. Any child would love … Read More ...
Cookie Sheet Monoprints
TinkerLab is a site that you could get lost peeking around her different posts for hours. Rachelle has so many great ideas, its hard to wrap your head around it. These monoprints are one of her newest printmaking ideas. In … Read More ...
Back to School Craft-Burlap Pencil Case
I love the simplicity of this craft….a little paint, some burlap and voila, you’ve got magic. (Parents might have to make the actual case if doing with a younger child) If I were a kid, I would love making my … Read More ...
Making Rainbows!
Head on over to Pre-school Play to see a great project to make Rainbows out of paint color samples. These would look perfect coloring any wall or window! Found Via {Quirky Mama’s It’s Play Time Link}… Read More ...
Butterfly Art
I truly can’t wait to do this craft…if the craft store wasn’t already closed, I would be in my car to buy some more canvases for this project. I can just see them now above my girls’ beds. You can … Read More ...
Play Dough Mosaics
My children love to play with play dough, but the clean up is a real hassle. Often times, I wait until the little pieces have dried up, then I just sweep them up and throw them away. Putti Prapancha has … Read More ...