This ‘Following in…Your Footsteps’ Keychain from Everyday Mom Ideas is so precious. It is made using Shrink film, and you own children’s footprints! I love it! Now the man in your house can carry their children everywhere they go.
Mix CD For Father’s Day
We are a very musical family, and my husband has a unique musical taste. My girls would love to pick songs that reminded them of their daddy! They would have so much fun creating a unique CD cover as well… … Read More...
Puppet Play Book Giveaway Winners!
Here are the winners of this wonderful book, Puppet Play by Diana Schoenbrun!
WINNERS UPDATE!!
Our first winner is Comment #5! GM said “We have a lot of scrap fabric here.”
Our second winner is Comment # 9 ! … Read More...
Handprint Flower Bags
I love any craft that has to do with preserving those little fingers or toes of our children. This craft is neat in that her children’s handprints were a little ‘messy’ and didn’t look much like flowers…she ultimately added her … Read More...
Cardboard Box Craft Ideas
Modern Parents Messy Kids has a great round-up of kids crafts/activities with cardboard boxes…some all of these are amazing ideas! Head on over to the post to see all of the ideas she has compiled…who knew cardboard sparked such creativity! … Read More...
Homemade Hawaiian Leis- Kid Craft
I love the way this homemade leis looks…even though it is made with paper and drinking straws, it still looks dainty and almost elegant to me…perhaps its the vibrant RED color… these would be fun to make when you are … Read More...
Kids Craft Blog Feature
Putti Prapancha submitted numerous kids craft tutorials this week, and I knew I had to post about all of them! I figured the best way to do this was to do a Blog Feature. Her daughter is almost 3 1/2, … Read More...
Book Craft- Play Dough Island
The Chocolate Muffin Tree incorporated imaginative play, along with a craft, along with a book. What could be better! The book is called The Little Island, and her daughter created her own ‘little island’ using colored play dough. Once … Read More...
Handmade Sticker Book
I think I may have found the solution for de-stickering my house. Today I spent about 5 minutes walking around peeling stickers off the floors, walls and children…if we spend some time creating this sticker book, we can set some … Read More...
Ribbon Painting
I think my favorite part about this craft is the fact that this little boy has about three feet of paper to practice his artistic ability on. What a great way for a child to feel free as we come … Read More...
Bubble Printing
Here is another post from The Chocolate Muffin Tree. These bubble prints look so whimsical! I also love that she created cards out of them. They would be great for party invitations! Children love straws, but incorporating straws, paint … Read More...
Art Project – Spaghetti ‘Worm’ Painting
Talk about a great art craft that really elevates ‘tactile’ learning and creativity. I just went to Costco and bought a bunch of spaghetti
which, I feel, are just begging to be used in an art project! The Chocolate Muffin … Read More...
Salt Art
This simple art project is such a great idea using just a few things, salt, colored chalk, paper and glue. I love that the salt is colored using the chalk! You can find this simple art tutorial over at My … Read More...
Magazine Bead Bracelets
My Kids Make submitted this post to Craft Gossip, but I didn’t have a chance to post it before Mother’s Day due to becoming a mother for a 3rd time! I love these bracelets, and I have actually made an … Read More...
Napkin Rings (Kid Craft)
I am always looking for ways to include my children in dinner time activities, but also keep them occupied. This tutorial is perfect to keep them busy while making dinner but yet they can help set the table with their … Read More...
Painted Rock Bees
I love stopping by Crafts by Amanda (our Home and Garden Crafts Editor) and seeing what new craft she has come up with. I love these rock bees that she created. The wings are just fantastic. The tutorial is … Read More...
Yarn Ball Decoration Lights
Looking for a craft to do with your kids that can also help them decorate their rooms? Kims Kandy Kreations has a great tutorial on making these adorable yarn balls that she put lights in for her kids’ room.
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft
Since I homeschool, I am always looking on homeschooling blogs. It seems that right now is the time to do lessons on Butterflies. If you are looking for a great craft to show the life cycle of a butterfly, than … Read More...
Fingerprint Flowers
These fingerprint flower cards will definitely be a keepsake that moms will want to keep forever. Put these in a frame, and keep them all year round! Head on over to Serving Pink Lemonade for the inspiration. Just make sure … Read More...
Mother’s Day Mason Jar Vase
If you have any mason jars lying around your house, this is the perfect use for them! I love the use of paint on the inside, and the handprint on the outside….so beautiful in a child-like simple way. Is it … Read More...