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Bring some bright colors and smiles into the day with rainbows! Rainbows can brighten any gloomy day, decorate with them, eat them, or just play for hours in rainbow creations. We’ve gathered some of the best and easiest rainbow crafts … Read More...
So many of us are big fans of the shark. We all have our reasons 🙂 These adorable sharks with their big smiles and wiggly eyes are so easy to make. I bet you could make all sorts of swimming … Read More...
Slime, glorious slime, it is fun to make and fun to play with. Slime is the perfect tactile stocking filler and is a very popular gift to handout in the classroom. I have included some free slime gift tag labels … Read More...
Apples are great for springtime or letter learning. A is for Apple is such a popular starting point when it comes to learning the Alphabet. All of these 40 crafts are free and suitable for kids to make their … Read More...
These kids craft activities are all for Day of the Dead November 2nd 2020 – All of these kids crafts are themed around skeletons and the day of the dead traditional depictions. I have not grown up with day of … Read More...
I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of this before, but colorwork knitting is sort of like a very slow coloring book page. You add your own colors bit by bit and make the basic design something your own.
This … Read More...
Bear Hunts and Teddy Bear searches are going on around the world right now! It seems like every country and neighbourhood has its own bear hunt trail taking place. Do you have a teddy bear in your window? I have … Read More...
Gummy Shark Rice Krispies treats are the perfect snack for Shark Week! They are easy for kids to make and customize with melting chocolate, gummy sharks
and sprinkles!
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these … Read More...
This shark softie is trying to look tough, but he’s just a cutie! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free sewing pattern for making him. I’m loving those big shark teeth and the stitched gills!
Click below for her free … Read More...
Do your kids get excited about shark week? I know a lot of people really love this special week of shark-themed programming, and if nothing else it’s a good time to share some fun shark-related learning activities with your kids.… Read More...
Learn how to use ink blending and stencils for an ocean pattern and add a stamped shark image for this killer birthday card. You’ll find a video tutorial for making this over on the Hero Arts blog.
-Heather
If you … Read More...
The hardest part of Thanksgiving Day/weekend can sometimes be figuring out how to entertain the kids without resorting to TV and computers. Especially when there are younger kids around, there are times when they are going to need to be … Read More...
There are so many great printables out there to help kids learn about Thanksgiving or to use Thanksgiving themed items for learning. These are great for the classroom or for keeping kids entertained and learning while the food cooks or … Read More...
We’re getting ready for back to school here, and I have a confession to make: I am a school supply nerd. I am one of those people who loves the smell of new supplies, one of those people who gets … Read More...
This time last year I did a post titled “Craft Trends to look for in 2015“. I predicted things like calligraphy/lettering (huge right now!) as well woodland creatures. I think it is fun to see how different trends … Read More...
The AARP blog’s recent post on the reasons why knitting can make you happier is a great reminder of the many benefits of this wonderful hobby. It highlights that knitting is not only a great creative and calming activity, but … Read More...
Travelling with kids does not need to be scary, just organized! Here are some of my tried and tested suggestions. During our last trip we traveled for 13 weeks, had 10 flights, 14 different accommodations, visited 6 countries, 3 different … Read More...
This book is very aptly name. It’s full of enchanting patterns depicted on children at play. I am frequently asked for a cape for a little girl’s Little Red Ridinghood. Well, it’s … Read More...
Here in Arkansas we’re finally getting cool mornings, though the afternoons are still warming up nicely. Over the weekend my daughter went out to get the newspaper and had to bundle in pants and a fleece jacket, then she didn’t … Read More...
Rebecca’s DIY blog is a treasure trove of creative and easy-to-follow tutorials, and her post on making candle wraps is no exception. The tutorial shows how she used photographs of Stockholm to create gorgeous candle wraps that add a … Read More...
