Next time go you are planning a trip to the beach, keep this project in mind and you are walking along the shore and looking for treasures. Liska, from Adventure in a Box, explains how to create a colorful collage … Read More...
Benefits of Being Bored
So, for all of you who have kids on summer break, have they started complaining about being bored yet? If so, make sure you visit this informative post by Kristen on Busy Kids Happy Mom. Even if your kids haven’t … Read More...
Fourth of July Confetti Popper Rockets
Get ready for Independence Day by making these red, white, and blue confetti popper rockets. They are easy enough for all ages to make and I am pretty sure all ages will enjoy making them go pop! Not only do … Read More...
DIY Acrylic Painting Stand
If you have a budding artist and are looking for a great activity to do outdoors, check out this amazing acrylic paint stand DIY posted by Meri Cherry. Of course, it could also be used inside, but using it outside … Read More...
Egg Carton American Flag Craft for Kids
When it comes to making American Flag crafts, it is sometimes hard to find an idea that is great for kids to do and yet unique enough to keep their interest. I think this cool egg carton American flag project, … Read More...
Make Paper Out of Dryer Lint
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More...
How to Tie-Dye
One of my favorite activities to do when I was a child was tie-dye. We did it outside so it was a perfect summer project! There are several different methods you can use so you can choose the one that … Read More...
Frog Printable Alphabet Activities
It is important to keep kids learning over the summer, and it is even more important to make that learning fun. Frogs are a wonderful theme for summer time. For younger kids, besides learning more about frogs, how about printing … Read More...
Glue and Watercolor Fruit Slice Craft
Earlier this month, I shared a Glue Art on Canvas project that was a huge hit so when I ran across this fruit slice craft, which uses similar techniques, I was excited to share it. Michelle, from Crafty Morning, shares … Read More...
String Map Art
It seems like I have been seeing a lot of state related crafts lately. Especially ones that feature a heart covering the city you live in. While I have an amazing wooden state heart wall hanging my kids bought me, … Read More...
Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
I think this would make an amazing gift for Father’s Day. While it does require working over a hot stove, younger kids can help with adult supervision — older kids should be able to handle it all on their own. … Read More...
Paint Chip Tie Pen Holder
For some reason, I am always drawn to the paint chip card displays at the home improvement store — because of this, I am always looking for creative things to do with them. What do you think of this wonderful … Read More...
Toilet Roll Dinosaurs
I love recycling crafts and this project uses something most households have plenty of, toilet paper rolls (you could also use paper towel rolls). Kate, from The Craft Train, explains how to cut the cardboard tube to create two different … Read More...
Melted Pony Bead Bangle And Ring Set
I have seen a lot of tutorials for making sun catchers by melting colorful beads, but this is the first jewelry I have seen. This bracelet and ring set were made using approximately 90 pony beads. Lay the beads out … Read More...
Making Stamps with Plasticine
Vicki, from Art with Kids, turned a lump of clay into a fun art lesson for her class. While she created the stamp pictured here that ended up looking like Impatiens, she encouraged the children to experiment with different items … Read More...
Shrinky Dink Father’s Day Gifts
I love making anything with Shrinky Dinks, so I was excited when I ran across this fun Father’s Day project. Jordan, from Oh Happy Day, used her boys’ pictures to create a truly unique gift. She printed them out onto … Read More...
Sun Melted Recycled Crayons
Did you know you can make fun, shaped crayons using the summer sun and heat? Allison, from Not Time for Flash Cards, explains how she used bits and piece of old crayons, a cookie cutter, and some aluminum foil to … Read More...
Make Tinker Trays
While you might look at this box and be curious, kids will look at it and be inspired. Meri Cherry found an amazing tray and filled it with small items. She started out with natural items, like stones, twigs, and … Read More...
Stenciled Glass Plate for Dad
Here is a unique gift the kids can make for dad to give to him on Father’s Day. Follow along with this tutorial and you can learn how to make one of these personalized plates using paint and stencils. You … Read More...
Lucky Crown of Clover
While this might be a great project for St. Patrick’s Day, it is a lot easier to find clovers growing outside during June than March. That is why I figured it was a great time to share it with you! … Read More...