Inspire their creativity!
Isn’t funny how old things are new again. My daughter wanted to be Strawberry Shortcake for Halloween last year. We searched the internet for costume ideas (we don’t buy costumes, we make them…another long lost tradition). I showed her an … Read More ...
If you are like me you have craft books and magazine everywhere, but do you have any for your kids? There are a lot of great books out there that will provide hours and hours of crafting fun for you … Read More ...
Crunch Art Kids Craft Kits . This one looked pretty cool to me. Lindsey has actually seen the commercial for this and asked for it. It’s called Crunch Art. There is no messy glue involved so that means less mess … Read More ...
You know how much I LOVE no mess projects….well…my daughter received Rub and Color as a gift from her Great Grandmother and we both love it. There are blank pages for you to do your own thing on, but it … Read More ...
Do you remember going to book fairs at school? Do you remember the magazine Highlights? It is still around! Now it’s more that just a magazine…it’s a whole lot more! Of course there is still the magazine where you … Read More ...
Now here’s a cool new way to make Tie-Dyed T-Shirts! All you do is lay the colored cords on the fabric, bundle it up, and boil it! The colored dye is in the cords! There are enough cords in … Read More ...
Hard to believe it, but summer is here! The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner, a favorite decorating time for Americana fans! Planning outdoor activities? Get the kids involved. Here are some great sites to find fun … Read More ...
It is so refreshing to see a television show for kids that encourages crafting and using their imagination instead of commercialized products! The Sprout channel has an evening program that shows kids how to create craft projects that coincide with … Read More ...
Are your kids having a Cinco de Mayo party at school? Need craft ideas? Here ya go!
Ojo De Dios Medallions. These are pretty easy to create, just wrap the floss around the sticks to create very pretty … Read More ...
I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s a “twist” on those bread ties we toss out. The are call Art Fun Twists and you can bend and shape them into anything your heart desires. Wouldn’t these make a cool … Read More ...
How much fun is it to dye Easter eggs with your kids? We always poured hot water, food coloring, and vinegar in butter tubs and plop in the eggs. We had more dye on us and everything else than the … Read More ...
Just wanted to let you all know that our Elvis Benefit Concert for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center was a HUGE success! We raised about $3,000 for the center with ticket sales, concession stand, a raffle, and our silent auction. … Read More ...
www.makingfriends.com is filled with great craft kids and ideas and they are very reasonable. They have a sale page where I found this great project that you can share with your child’s entire class….and then some!
The kit has everything … Read More ...
How cute is this Easter cottage! Finished, it is 6″ tall and is made out of pre-cut foamies, which are great for little hands. The cute little bunny and Easter eggs add to the cottage’s charm. The best … Read More ...
Wow…it’s been a while since I’ve had a post, but I have been a busy bee! I’m always trying to help out others, it’s something that I feel is very important to teach my children. I’ve been working with a … Read More ...
