I love making collages with children – especially when you use a variety of different mediums. Their creativity can just be amazing when you give them a suggestions and a handful of supplies.
The flowers here are attached to a … Read More ...
Bee Theme Number Matching Game
These adorable bees, made out of chenille stems and pom-poms, will happily help your kids practice counting; however, I think they are adorable enough to use for other uses. Perhaps make them into magnets to hang on the refrigerator?
Carissa, … Read More ...
Mini Mardi Gras Parade Float
Is there a Mardi Gras parade near you? If not, why not gather together all your friends, family, neighbors, and/or classmates to hold your own parade?
Have everyone design their own miniature floats using a shoe box or something similar. … Read More ...
Mini Olympics – Ice Hockey and Figure Skating
If you have a family full of hockey fans, like mine, you can make your own miniature hockey rink and challenge each other to hockey games while you watch the Olympic hockey games. You can even make your own fans … Read More ...
Olympic Ring Collage
This is a great, Olympic-themed project to work on with a group. Cut rings out of thin cardboard, paint them the appropriate colors, and then have fun finding items to glue to each ring. Collage items can include tissue paper, … Read More ...
Straw Beaded Bracelets
February is International Friendship Month so what better way to celebrate than tomake friendship bracelets? These aren’t your traditional friendship bracelets made with embroidery floss and beads, these are made using colorful straws that are cut into small pieces and … Read More ...
Boys & Their Toys – $1 for Hours Of Play
I am often asked how do I manage to blog and look after my almost 4-year-old. This is one of the ways. Setting up invitations for him to play. I presented him with a tray
(with a small lip edge … Read More ...
CG Exclusive- Interview With Kids Crafts 1-2-3 Editor
I had the privilege of getting to interview Jennifer Perkins who is the editor of a brand new magazine that started exclusively for Walmart called Kids Crafts 1-2-3, but is now available at Barnes and Nobles and Michaels as well. … Read More ...
Illuminated Solar System Craft
I think this craft turned out amazing! If your kids are at all interested in space and the solar system, or even if they aren’t, they will love this craft! For the full tutorial, head over to Little Hands, Big … Read More ...
EPC Film- Eco-Friendly Iron Ons {Review & Tutorial}
When I first received the EPC Film Paper from Neenah, I was wondering two things. First, how is this product going to be different than any other iron on product I’ve used, and second, will it be easy? I … Read More ...
Yarn Pumpkins
I think my favorite part of this craft is the addition of a little ‘leafy’ twig as the stem! This project is easy and your kids will love adding to the Halloween or Fall decor in your home! Head to … Read More ...
Teacher {Thank You Craft}
As a huge lover of Starbucks, I must confess that I think this craft and gift idea is wonderful! Your child in high school or even middle school could easily put this together for all of their teachers. The site … Read More ...
End of Year Teacher Gift Ideas
The Vintage Umbrella has some simple and easy ideas to prepare for an end of the year gift for your child’s teacher. Head on over there for the how to’s!
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Embroidery Solar System
I have a ton of embroidery thread, and can’t wait to use it on this Solar System craft for our homeschool area. The fact that all different color threads are used makes this craft so special. Head on over to … Read More ...
DIY- Teacher Survival Kit
This amazing Teacher Gift idea from Modern Parents, Messy Kids is so cute, and definitely something your children can help put together. I love her ideas of coffee, note pads and Sharpies! Such a fun teachers gift idea that … Read More ...