Looking for a simple ‘non-messy’ craft to fill your children’s days with entertainment, imagination and wonder? Look no further than Red Ted Art’s Matchbox Stone Pets. She also has a few links to other ‘stone creatures’ that are a little … Read More ...
DIY Mini Light Saber
These Light Sabers are definitely mini… meaning, they are meant for your older children to play with. That said, there is a lot of awesomeness packed into those little light swords…. I love Star Wars and can’t wait till my … Read More ...
Teach Your Kids Their Alpha, Bravo, Charlie’s…T-Shirt
I love it when a mom puts her mind to work to help her children learn something. This mom figured out how to entice her children to spell using the military alphabet chart. Instead of spelling something out, she will … Read More ...
Make Your Own Planetarium {Kid Craft}
The stars are so fascinating, aren’t they? I was lucky enough to have a planetarium in my high school where I grew up, and boy, did I love that class! What child wouldn’t want to have their own Planetarium that … Read More ...
Washi Tape Binoculars
Washi tape is everywhere and I think its high time to start featuring kid crafts using this stuff more and more!! So send me your ideas:) Here’ s a great one, making binoculars out of a paper roll and washi … Read More ...
T-Shirt Printing {Kid Craft}
In the words of Vicki, ‘It’s always fun to wear your art.’ I couldn’t agree more. This fun printing t-shirt activity is a great way for your children to express themselves through art, and then express themselves in their clothing! … Read More ...
Mud Monster
I just recently found out that my five year old daughter loves mud. She could spend hours making mud pies, mud huts for fairies, or any other mud sculpture you can think of. This Mud Monster would be perfect to … Read More ...
Juice Can Play Money
As a homeschooler, sometimes I just can’t wrap my head around teaching certain things. Money is one of those things. This is a great project that could help your child learn about money! Head on over to Craftiments to find … Read More ...
Egg Carton Cactus
I never would have thought that I would be posting about an egg carton cactus craft today… but I am. I love that her son’s teacher came up with this one! You can find the tutorial at Creative Jewish Mom… Read More ...
Cotton Ball Art
Some of my most favorite crafts are those that can take simple items and turn them into something beautiful…isn’t this rainbow of cotton balls just that? You can find out how they made it over at Scattered Thoughts of a … Read More ...
Double Decker Bus {Mini}
This craft is so cute…literally because it is made out of a tic tac container! How much fun is that?!? You and your child can make one too by following the fun tutorial over at Zakka Life!… Read More ...
Make a ‘Play Library’
Crafts that encourage creative play are one of my favorite crafts to post on. {They are a craft weakness of mine:} This library play kit is one of many homemade gifts that Make The Best of Everything has made for … Read More ...
Legos and Reading- The Perfect Pair
Lego Duplo now has new kits out that encourage literacy skills through building with duplo blocks! The Educators’ Spin On It has offered up some free printables to go along with these amazing kits! You have to read her entire … Read More ...
Sidewalk Chalk Kid Games!
I don’t think you’ll find a more comprehensive list of fun activities to do with chalk and kids than the list over at Craft Foxes. If you need something to do with your kids as the summer winds down, … Read More ...
Duct Tape Binder Pencil Pouch
With all of the amazing duct tape designs {such as the ones from Platypus where I made a wallet!}, this is a great back to school project! There’s nothing better than putting your own creative spin on something that you … Read More ...