I love this idea of taking older books andturningthem into storybook puzzle blocks! Mother*Lode gives you the tutorial..AND, she is also doing a giveaway for some blocks she has already made..just click here.… Read More ...
Zebra Resist
I love what you can do with a white crayon and some imagination. Here, That Artist Woman creates an amazing zebra with newspaper… check it out!
Sea Shell Art
If you live by the beach, here is a great project to do with your children. They will love painting the shells and then arranging them into something great! Visit Alpha Mom to see how its done.
Ocean Fun Art Camp Lesson Plans
Just stumbled upon Pink and Green Mama’s site, and they have a new 32 page pdf e-book that would be great for summer time ocean craft fun, or help you if you need lesson plans for a camp. Head … Read More ...
Bubble Wrap Hopscotch
Givers Log has such a unique idea…for a gift or for some summer fun for your own family. Bubble Wrap Hopscotch…genius. 
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Homemade Ink/ Paint Roller
I love this idea because I already have all of these items in my house!! Plus, my kids can have fun making different designs while I can perhaps do other things…Kids Matter is where you can find the how … Read More ...
Dream Catchers
Natural-Kids shows you how you AND your children can make dream catchers out of items you probably in or around your home! She even mentions tying this activity into a geometry unit!! Awesome.… Read More ...
Nature Boat Contest
Booooooom! is having a “Little Drifters” contest which I thought would be perfect for inspiring families to get outside and create! But hurry, you have to have your photo entries in by Monday, July 26th!
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Embroidered Car Mat
The idea of incorporating children’s art, a little bit of your own crafting…and encouraging children’s imagination is just about the best combination for a craft that I can think of. Here, The Long Thread takes her child’s drawing and turns … Read More ...
Mini Car Mat
Many of you know that I am a huge fan of any craft that
encourages imagination..this mini car mat is perfect for just such a thing. I love that she divided it in to 4 sections so the children can … Read More ...
Lacing with Water Noodles
Teaching children how to lace objects on a string or rope can be a building block for so many skills…including becoming a future crafter! My Little Gems shows you how she uses Water Noodles to teach her child the lacing … Read More ...
Flower Pens
Homemade Mamas has a great craft you could do with a girl’s playdate or even for a girl’s birthday party. Head on over for the simple tutorial!
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Felt Wall Globe
This project would be g
reat for a lesson about the world, or specific regions of the globe. What a perfect combination of learning and crafts! Love it! Head over to Design Mom for the inspiration! All pieces can be … Read More ...
Bead Mosaic’s on Recycled Lids
Creative Jewish Mom shows you how to use those plastic lids to make great art with your children!
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Edible Scratch n’ Sniff Watercolors
This project is great for those summer days when you can be outside..painting on the outdoor table, and creating beautiful art with fun smelling…watercolors! See the secret ingredient over at Creative Kids Easy Aarts & Crafts!
