If you put a bunch of tweens together and hand them this kit you are sure to invite some imaginative active play. I love the idea of this kit being hands on. Forgot spy games on computers, forget spy … Read More ...
Top Kids Crafts For Fourth Of July
You might recall this roundup from a few years ago, but we thought it was still special enough to share with all our newbie readers. Gotta love these classics. Do you have a particular craft you make every year? What … Read More ...
Textured Acrylic Book Covers
Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity on the outside of a notebook to help foster a child’s love of writing and journaling on the inside. Here is a beautiful and artistic way of decorating a notebook. Head over … Read More ...
Cold and Flu Playdough
Our house has just had a run of well runny noses. Even though I would like for the kids to lay in bed and rest, it never happens. It doesn’t matter how sick my children are they still have a … Read More ...
Fourth Of July Roundup
I have gathered some of the best CraftGossip.com posts featuring Fourth of July crafts, foods,ideas or products. What do you have planned for this Independence day? Do you theme your activities for the day or week? Share your unique lesson … Read More ...
Melted Bead Keychains
Have your kids gotten into melted beads yet? You can buy them in a big container and do so many different types of projects! I have never seen a project using them and a muffin tin, but it looks so … Read More ...
Silhouette Paper Cuttings
Here is a great lesson plan on how to use silhouette paper cuttings when teacher younger children. It encourages fine hand motor skills and cutting skills. She based her ideas on the book The Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian … Read More ...
DIY Notepads {Teacher Gift}
How adorable are these custom made notepads?!? I love the fact that you can change the drawing for each teacher! Just head over to The Vintage Umbrella for the tutorial.… Read More ...
Spring Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders
A few years back I bought a huge box of random cookie cutters. This is the perfect project to pull them all out and see what patterns would make great bird feeders! You can find the tutorial over at We … Read More ...
Coffee Filter Flowers
We’ve all seen coffee filter flowers, but I had to suggest this post because of the beautiful colors she created using a little bit of food coloring. They almost look real! Head over to Easy-Home-Made for the tutorial.… Read More ...
DIY Bubble Makers and Bubble Recipe
These bubble makers bring back so many memories. I remember making them as a kid myself! You can create lasting memories for your children if you head over to Fireflies and Mud Pies to see the instructions!… Read More ...
DIY Bottle Cap Checkerboard
Nothing says hot summer nights quite like an outdoor checkerboard game. Why not make your own and teach your kids how to play?! Grab some lemonade, start collecting your bottle caps and get to playin! Find the tutorial over at … Read More ...
Lego to Go Activity Box
We are only about 2 hours from Legoland here in Florida. We are planning to go sometime this fall, and this adorable Activity Box might be just the ticket for the drive! I love that the box is covered in … Read More ...
Fuzzy Animals {Kid Craft}
Here’s a simple way to make cute little fuzzy animals to put on a dresser for decoration, or to play with! You can find the tutorial over at homework. … Read More ...
Teacher Appreciation Planter
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, now is a great time to start thinking of Teacher Appreciation gifts. Normally we do class gifts, but this year we are all on our own. I think this will be … Read More ...