With some adult supervision, this craft could be super fun with the kids! HEad on over to Make and Takes to learn how to turn your rice….red, white and blue!
Best Fourth of July Craft Ideas, Treats and Patriotic DIY Projects
The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that practically begs for handmade touches. Whether you are decorating the backyard, setting up a kids’ craft table, planning a classroom activity, making festive snacks, or adding a little red, white, … Read More...
Jellyfish Craft
As a child, Igrew up near the ocean and can remember seeing jellyfish float up on the shore during the summer. Fortunately, this cute little jellyfish looks a lot cuter than the deadly ones I encountered. Have fun with your … Read More...
Painted Rocks – Pet Rock Necklace
A lot of pets have leashes so you can bring them with you wherever you go….with your pet rock, why not make it into a necklace? Our own Home and Garden Editor, Amanda, has come up with this adorable … Read More...
Making Flags with Kids {Book Craft}
Red Ted Art has an amazing post that is twofold; a book craft, as well as a general tutorial on how to make a genuine fabric flag with your children. The amazing inspiration was actually the illustrations in the book … Read More...
Indiana Jones Craft
This craft, straight from the words of the blogger is perfect for a kids, or a kid at heart! I loved growing up with Indiana Jones, and the fact that this craft is made out of cardboard tube is even … Read More...
Feltycuffs
This tutorial is so great; the pictures alone make you drool over these little feltycuffs ( love the word btw). There is also a great weaving technique for a different feltycuff as well. Enjoy this great simple craft over at … Read More...
Miniature Weaving
This is a perfect project for a rainy day, or just sitting under a shady tree this summer. I love how cute this looks as a necklace. Head on over the {Craft Camp} at Skip to My Lou for the … Read More...
Paint With Yarn
This project definitely seems to be geared more towards older children (or even fun for adults!) I love that you use coloring books for templates too! Zombies Wearing Helmets found this type of art in a vintage magazine, but it … Read More...
Bookmarks for Teachers
Some children are just now getting out of school. This adorable blog called Kids in the Studio has a great tutorial for making one of a kind, kid produced bookmarks for teachers. I love that she calls it process to … Read More...
Rainbow Salt
Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds has a new use for salt; turning it into rainbows! They used colored chalk to create their rainbows. Head on over for the how to!
Make Your Own Postcards {Free Printable}
Smashed Peas and Carrots is offering a free printable of postcards. They are using these postcards to document their summer activities and then send the postcards out to other family members. I was thinking that these would be great for … Read More...
8 Amazing Totem Pole Crafts For Kids
We searched all over the internet to bring you the best free Totem pole kids craft activities and projects. All of these kids craft projects are for Native American Totem poles. Perfect for class activities and lesson plans.
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Popcorn Seahorses-Book Craft
You can make these adorable seahorses out of popcorn, paper, glue and some powder tempera paint! This craft goes along with the book Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle
….brilliant! The beautifully photographed tutorial is over at C.R.A.F.T.
Hands On Necktie Craft
This craft is perfect for Father’s Day…and of course it plays into my love of all things handprint! Head on over to Free Kids Crafts to see how this is done!
Recyclables Worth Keeping for Kids Crafts and Lessons
Teach Mama has a great post about what types of recyclables you should keep and how they will benefit your child’s learning/craft time. You won’t believe how many great ideas this one post alone has in it. I can’t wait … Read More...
Cave Paintings
This family is so cute, and they worked so hard on their cave paintings while learning about the Early People. Enchanted Schoolhouse is where you can find out what they used, and what books they referred to to make these … Read More...
Flower Collage
If you have been reading many of my posts for a while, you will know that I love a good book craft. This has to be one of my favorites. The book is called Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, … Read More...
Painting With Wool
My husband is dying to get rid of his ‘junky’ wool for knitting (yes, my husband knits..pretty darn well too!) This would be a great craft to use odd leftover pieces of yarn! Head on over to Putti Prapancha… Read More...
DIY Windchimes
These windchimes are so fresh and ‘summery’ looking. I think my favorite part is the glitter…how fun! Head on over to hands on: as we grow for the tutorial.There are lot’s of music learning resources available online too. Check out … Read More...