Holidays

Fuzzy Shamrock Craft for St. Patrick’s Day

by Heather March 14, 2010

My sons love those baby books that have touchy-feely parts in them, even now that they’re not babies anymore. Here’s a craft for kids that creates a furry shamrock, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Kids will enjoy making a little decorative picture, a greeting card for Grandma or maybe even the cover of a notebook, [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

by Marie March 13, 2010

It’s the Luck ‘o’ the Irish this week as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here are some fun crafts for your *lucky* weekend! Make a Rainbow Connection by Make and Takes (pictured above) Green Mashed Potatoes by Red Head Recipes Kid’s Embroidery Rainbow by Filth Wizardry Leprechaun Walk Book by Let’s Explore St. Patty Party [...]

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Homemade Recycled Easter Bunny Bucket

by Marie March 11, 2010

We’re making a fun Easter Bunny Bucket from a recycled frosting tub. This white tub works perfect to cover and contain fun Easter treats. We’re using ours to fill with dirt and grow grass, but you could fill this with yummy Easter treats and snacks. Supplies for Recycled Easter Container: recycled container – this is [...]

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Chocolate Covered Easter Peeps on a Stick

by Marie March 10, 2010

You know I like to dip things in chocolate, marshmallows, ice cream, pretzels, and candy canes. Well, these Peeps were just asking for it! And they were delicious! Supplies for Chocolate Dipped Easter Peeps: chocolate to melt Easter Peeps lollipop sticks wax paper plate or tray To melt your chocolate, place it in a microwave [...]

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There’s Never Enough Food Made With Hearts!

by Marie February 3, 2010

I love Valentine’s Day. Can you tell? There’s so many fun crafts, treats, and activities to be had. Here’s a fun after-school snack we made with our toast. Supplies for Heart Shaped Toast: one slice of bread butter heart shaped cookie cutter topping: sugar, cinnamon, or jam Toast your bread and butter it. Place on [...]

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White Chocolate Popcorn With Valentine Candies

by Marie February 2, 2010

This sweet and savory popcorn will have your sweetheart begging for more. It’s got all the things you love, a perfect combination: popcorn, chocolate, and m&ms! Supplies for White Chocolate Popcorn: 8 cups popped popcorn Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe 1 cup melted white chocolate 1 cup m&m candies large mixing bowl spoons First, pop your [...]

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Valentine’s Heart Shaped Leis

by Marie February 1, 2010

I’m contributing over at Craftzine today with a fun Valentine’s craft. You’ll fall in LOVE with these Heart Shaped Leis.

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Cute & Crafty Little Love Birds

by Marie February 1, 2010

Guest Post by Pamela of French Knots Love is in the Air and what better way to send a “love note” than by Love Bird. My boys and I got February off to a good start by making these sweet and easy Love Birds. Bird Necessities: One medium red pom pom ball One small red pom pom ball [...]

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Celebrate 2010 with Some Goofy Glasses

by Marie December 29, 2009

We’re celebrating the new year with some fun and crafty glasses. We’re getting excited to be heading into 2010 and will be sporting these spectacles as we ring in the new year on Dec. 31st. I don’t know if the kids will last until midnight, but they’ll be rockin’ it with some goofy glasses as [...]

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Simple Craft for Jingle Bells

by Marie December 22, 2009

We’ll be jingling bells this week as we celebrate Christmas. These simple bell crafts are perfect for kids to help make and jingle, adding some extra cheer as a-caroling we go! Supplies for Jingle Bell Craft: pipe cleaners (aka chenille stems) small jingle bells, 1/2 inch – 1 inch size bells Fold pipe cleaner in [...]

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