I know Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but I thought this technique could be used with many different colors, or for many types of kid craft projects, so I just had to post it! Who knew that shaving cream … Read More ...
Kids Craft – ‘Apple of My Eye’ {Cards}
These red bottle cap apple cards are so adorable, and would be a great craft for teaching children how to be thankful by using them for writing ‘Thank you’ cards! Georgia and her family used them for Valentine’s Day cards.… Read More ...
How to Make Rainbow Rice
I have seen this around the internet a ton, but thought this post had beautiful instructional pictures so I thought I’d share it with you. This is also a great project to do as a Pot of Gold at the … Read More ...
Big Mouth Critters- Paper Puppets
This free downloadable pdf craft is great for giving some inspiration for creative play! You can find these Big Mouth Critters over at Whimsical Publishing.
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Cake Decorating Practice with Playdough
Sometimes, at the very core of my being, I secretly wish that I was a child in the house of some of the amazing crafters that I post about. Today, I have that feeling again.
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Wax Resist Paintings AND Shadow Puppets!
This project has so many amazing aspects that I just don’t know which to share first. Could it be the way her children created these wax resist paintings and used them for their shadow puppet background scenery? Love That! Or … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Scribble Card- Valentines
This card is perfect for those little fingers that can’t quite write yet. Any child who can hold a crayon loves to color, so this project is perfect for those little ones! You can find the tutorial at Lines Across … Read More ...
Parade in a Box
Looking for a few fun projects to fill your days with your children? Look no further than the Parade in a Box series by bugaboo, mini, mr. and me. All of the instruments are adorable, and the flags are my … Read More ...
‘The Lorax’ Truffula Tree Pencils
Here is another fun craft that is part of The Lorax movie blog tour. You can find the tutorial for these adorable Truffula Tree Pencils over at Zakka Life.… Read More ...
Kids Craft – Mosaic Photo Valentines
This craft is awesome because you can do what is called ‘Growing a Craft’ with it. That means that you can adapt the same project depending on the age of your child. Amanda, {Our Home and Garden Editor} has … Read More ...
Hand Print – Heart Tree Art activity
This craft touches my ‘heart’. I love the beauty and simplicity of it. Putti, the little girl who made this tree was so creative with the hearts going to the ground, makes it appear as if the tree is overflowing
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This project uses a little fabric, glue and acrylic paint. You can’t go wrong. Head on over to Art With Kids by Vicki Smith for the tutorial. This would be a fun project for a sleepover baking or cooking party!
… Read More ... Kids Craft – Giant Tissue Paper Heart
For some reason, we have a ton of tissue paper around our house. This would be the perfect opportunity to turn some of that paper in to a wonderful decoration or HUGE Valentine for someone….maybe daddy. You can find the
… Read More ... ‘The Lorax’ Creative Dice Game
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have wonderful memories of Dr. Suess books when they were a child. The upcoming movie, ‘The Lorax’ has inspired some to ‘ Get Creative with THE LORAX’ and participate in a little blog tour … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Paper Bag Puffy Heart
This craft goes right along with my previous post about the Paper Bag ‘Creative Challenge’ over at Tinkerlab. Using a paper bag, The Chocolate Muffin Tree has made an adorable little heart where her daughter got to paint, stuff, glue … Read More ...