For my daughter’s 5th birthday, we had a baking party where the kids all got to decorate their own cupcakes! Why not have a craft where they can do this all the time! Crafty Couple got the original idea from… Read More ...
Fall and Apples Themed Lesson Plan and Crafts!
Are you looking to teach your child about Fall and Apples? Don’t worry, The Nature of Grace has it all planned out for you! She has so much information for a full week’s worth of lessons and crafts in one … Read More ...
Halloween Thumbprint Art
Could these little thumbprint Halloween critters be any cuter? Head on over to Sweet and Lovely Crafts to see how she and her kids made them! I love the idea of displaying them on the cork sheet in a frame!… Read More ...
Shape Snake
I had previously posted about the Busy Bag Series that Crafty Couple is doing. The basic idea is to create a bag of fun things for your child to do during times when you would like them to be ‘occupied’. … Read More ...
Tissue Paper Pumpkins
Its amazing how big round orange produce can brighten any room….especially when they as cute as these tissue paper pumpkins! I am a firm believer that Contact Paper should be in every kids craft cabinet in America….or the world for … Read More ...
Busy Bags- Color Wheel
I love the idea of ‘busy bags’. There are so many times when I have to take my children somewhere and they have to sit and behave as if they aren’t children… these ‘busy bags’ are the perfect items to … Read More ...
Make Your Own Haunted Play House
I just threw two cereal boxes out to recycle this morning…looks like I now have a reason to bring them back in. My girls are very into ‘tracing’ right now which would be perfect for this project. Just print out … Read More ...
Jack-O-Lantern Puppets
How cute is this little guy? Perfect for singing the Five Little Pumpkins song in a preschool setting. . They also include the lyrics for Did You Ever See a Pumpkin. You can get the carwash gloves at the dollar … Read More ...
Meet Apple-onia!- Lesson Plan
Sometimes a blog post comes across my path, and I am blown away by the creativity of the one who inspired it. This post is more of an incredible lesson plan than a craft, but does involve some ‘crafty’ things. … Read More ...
Play Pizza Restaurant in a Box
My girls would go Ga Ga over this gift! How lucky is Kristen’s niece who will be getting this play pizza set for her birthday!?! I think my favorite topping is the green peppers which she said took the longest … Read More ...
DIY Play Food for Kids
My girls love whipping up things in their toy kitchen! The best part about that is teaching them about healthy ingredients and using recipes and measuring items. You can make your own play food just like Katie did with her … Read More ...
Ghost Mobile
I keep throwing away my eggshells, never once thinking that they could have a future as a ghost! These little eggshell ghosts are adorable and your children can come up with creative ways to make the ghosts faces. Head on … Read More ...
CraftGossip at The Martha Stewart Show
In honor of Craft Week, The Martha Stewart Show invited a wonderful group of bloggers to attend the tapings of the show. I was so excited to represent CraftGossip and Tweet and Blog my heart out with all of the … Read More ...
Clear Bean Bags
How cool are these bean bags! I love the fact that your child can explore something but not necessarily be in danger of hurting themselves with them. What a great sensory lesson tool! Head on over to Lines Across My … Read More ...
Birthday Book Using Child’s Thumbprint
This cute little homeschool lesson really has some great craft qualities! Your child will love seeing how her simple thumbprint can transform into so many fun things. Who knew a little thumbprint could turn into so many birthday items! Head … Read More ...