Now this is a medium that I am not familiar with…metal painting! Not a bad thing to do with those leftover aluminum baking pans! Visit Craft-Project.com to see how its done!
Summertime Flip Flops
Found two great sites for making summertime flip flops!
These flip flops are adorable, and a perfect mother/daughter project! Visit Bo Bunny for the instructions.
Visit I Love to Create Blog for the how to on these patriotic flip flops!
Coffee Filter Flowers
These could be great for fireworks hanging from a room too! Love them! Once Again, Crafts By Amanda has come up with an adorable simple craft for your kids to enjoy!
Handprint Flags
These flags are just too cute, and the perfect start to my exhaustive search on the internet for great July 4 kid crafts!! An Indiana Mom is where you can find the how to for these cute flags!
Beanbag Ball
Why not combine a beanbag and a ball! …here you can make your own using just a few ballons and some lentils! Craft-Project.com shows you how to make them!
Dino Plate
C.R.A.F.T always has REALLY great ideas for crafting free or next to free things with your children. This Dino plate is great, and I love that she shows u
s exactly how to draw the template to complete the entire … Read More...
Engaging a 1 Year Old during Craft Time
Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds has a great post about how she comes up with ideas to keep her 1 year old occupied during craft time with her 3 year old.S
he shows you some old faithfuls that keep her child busy … Read More...
Chore Sticks and Allowance Jars
When a child is growing up, chores can be a very important part of learning responsibility and even feeling like they are a ‘needed’ part of the family. Mummy Crafts shows you a great way to incorporate a quick craft … Read More...
Paper Plate Owl Craft
I love any craft that uses paper plates simply because I almost always have them on hand! This owl is so cute and can easily be made by almost any age with a little help! Check out Crafts by Amanda … Read More...
3D Paper Owls
mmmmcrafts has a guest post over at Skip to My Lou who is posting a kids craft a day for the month of June….definitely recommend that you head on over there at least once a week to check some of … Read More...
Father’s Day Crafts to do with their Kids!
Crafting a Green World has compiled a large list of fun crafts that dad would be happy to do with his kids! Check out some great ideas! I especially love the old Record Album Cover Bookmark.
Thumbprint Father’s Day ARt
A DAy in the Life of A Lewis just made the most adorable craft for her hubby with her childrens fingerprints! There is no tutorial, but it is pretty self explanatory, and you can definitely make it your own!
Summer Paper Lanterns
I have previously posted about paper lanterns before, but thought this tutorial was nice and easy! Salty Pineapple is featured on Dollar Store Crafts where I found the post!
Glitter Backpack Tag
This backpack tag is perfect to make sure your child’s bag never gets lost…but always looked at! I love the cloud and sun! Visit Sparkle Studio for the simple glitter How to.
Backpacks are more fun when they aren’t carrying … Read More...
Father’s Day Card Printable
Zakka Life has created this cute Fan Foam Finger Card and she includes her clip art! So cute!
A Hold-All for Dad
I love how Donni from The Magic Onions always uses natural materials in her crafts! The clovers in this catch-all bowl for dad are perfect! Check out how they made one…just in time for Father’s Day!
Make Your Own Bouncy Balls
How awesome would it be to play with a bouncy ball that you made!! Check out Scribbit…Motherhood in Alaska and find out how you can make one too!
Crazy Circles
This simple project is perfect for a quick sit down art session after being outside in the sun all day long… I think they would make a great fireworks display! Visit Crafting Really Awesome Free Things for the how to…… Read More...
Father’s Day Popsicle Stick Puzzle
I just love how this craft will encourage father/kid time, just by its very nature. I am DEFINITELY making this for dad in our house! Impress Your Kids is where you can find this awesome tutorial for making a picture … Read More...
Nature Bracelets
Maya*Made is doing a guest feature over at Skip to My Lou….two of my most favorite blogs colliding! I love it! I can’t wait to walk around our neighborhood and see what things we can find to put on … Read More...







