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Kids Craft – DIY Love Rocks

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Painting and decorating rocks has become a popular craft in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. This simple and affordable activity is a great way to unleash your creativity and add a touch of whimsy to your surroundings. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crafter, rock painting is a fun and rewarding hobby that is suitable for people of all ages.

One of the reasons that rock painting has become so popular is that it is a relatively easy and low-maintenance craft. All you need is a few basic supplies, such as paints, brushes, and rocks, and you can get started right away. You can also use a wide range of techniques and materials, such as decoupage, Washi tape, or stencils, to create a unique and personal look.

Another reason for the popularity of rock painting is that it is a great way to bring people together. You can paint rocks with your children, friends, or community group as a fun and social activity. You can also join online rock painting groups or participate in rock painting challenges to share your creations and find inspiration.

If you are looking for a fun and creative craft to try, consider painting and decorating rocks. With a little imagination and a few basic supplies, you can create beautiful and meaningful art that brings joy and beauty to your life and the world around you. Red Bird Crafts is a great resource for inspiration and ideas, so head on over to check out their Love Rocks tutorial and get started on your own rock painting journey today.

Head on over to Red Bird Crafts . These could be made using decoupage or wide Washi tape. 

 

 

 

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Games to Make with LEGO Bricks

When my daughter was younger she had a ton of LEGO bricks, and I’m honestly a little sad we got rid of most of them because there are so many fun things to do with LEGOs outside of the kits you bought them in. 

I love seeing all the ideas people have for LEGO building challenges, and I have shared some ideas for LEGO games before, but I saw one on Pinterest the other day that I felt was worth a mention. 

This one is for those ’80s and ’90s kids who spent sick days home from school watching “The Price is Right”: LEGO Plinko!

For those who don’t know about Plinko, the original was a giant peg board set up at an angle and the contestant would drop a flat disc at the top of the board. As it moved down the board it would hit the pegs and change the way it moved, and there would be different prizes in the slots at the bottom where the piece would land. 

This version from Play Party Game works on the same principle, using LEGO bricks to make the game board and marbles in place of the Plinko disc since your game board isn’t flat. 

You can really use whatever bricks you have for this build, and while it shows all the pegs the same size and evenly spaced, you can play with different configurations and see what happens. It’s engineering and a game!

And while you’re playing with your LEGOs, make sure to check out this post from Kids Craft Room that includes minute to win it style games you can do with LEGO. From speed sorting to tower building as fast as you can, these ideas are sure to get you thinking about different ways to play with LEGO.

And if you need even more ideas, check out my post with LEGO building challenges you can print out for kids (and adults!) to try. 

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