Painted Gift Wrap for the Holidays

by Marie

Halloween is a fun time to give a ghostly gift with terrorific treats. We’re wrapping up this painted cellophane to give to some of our neighbors and friends, sharing some holiday fun.

Supplies for Painted Gift Wrap:

cellophane wrapping – cut into 24 inch square sheets
craft paint – halloween colors
paper plate
sponges, paint brushes
ribbon
treats

Lay out your cellophane sheet [...]

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15 Minute Distraction Technique!

by Heather

Need a way to distract your child for 15 minutes? Let them color on your table with marker! Yes, you heard me right! If you have a glass or tile-topped table, that is! And if the markers are dry erase.
I gave my three year-old a couple of dry erase markers and an eraser (naturally! erasing [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Halloween

by Marie

Halloween is just a few weeks away, so here are some fun holiday links to keep you crafting! What Halloween crafts and treats do you have up your sleeve?

Silly Little Bats (pictured above) by My Little Gems
Candy Corn Math Fun by Raising Creative and Curious Kids
Old Fashioned Halloween Games by Vanilla Joy
Classroom Party Ideas by [...]

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What I Learned From the Nestle Event

by Marie

This post is a little bit off topic for my blog, but it’s something that I feel is important to address. A few months ago, I was approached by Nestle to attend a small blogging event to learn more about their company and products. I signed on to attend and to participate in part of [...]

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Super Silly Spider Hats

by Marie

I love the craft foam hats that are available for kids these days. There so many fun things you can make and create with them. Today, we made some super silly spider hats that are almost too creepy to wear!

Supplies for Crafty Spider Hats:

black craft foam hat
paper hole punch
4 black pipe cleaners/chenille stems
glue dots
googley eyes

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“Going Batty” 3D Halloween Card

by Marie

This Halloween Bat card comes alive with tissue paper wings. He’s making his way to your house to give all a good SCARE!

Supplies for 3D Bat Card:

cardstock
paper cutter
black tissue paper – a 3×12 inch piece
black art paper
white crayon
letter stickers

Fold your cardstock piece in half to form a card. Then decide if you want to [...]

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Boo-tastic Goblin Treats

by Marie

Are you needing a ghoulish treat to make for a few little goblins at your feet? Well, these Rice Crispy Goblins are all too fun to make and even more creepy to eat!

Supplies for Rice Crispy Goblins:

rice crispy treats recipe
food coloring
toothpicks
candy corn
chocolate candy rocks
m&m’s, raisins, other candy around the house

Make rice crispies according to [...]

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Mod Podge Halloween Banner

by Marie

Guest Post by Amy of Mod Podge Rocks
Hello!  I am very happy to be with you today sharing a Halloween project after my own heart.  You see, I am a Mod Podge lover, and I try to incorporate it into most things that I do.  This can be hard with everyday tasks such as cooking, [...]

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Googley Eyed Green Blobs

by Marie

Halloween is getting closer and we’re prepping the house for some spooky scares! These green blobs in a bottle will fit right in, as we craft up some scary Halloween decorations this year.

I found this creepy craft in the Halloween craft book called, Make Yourself a Monster by Kathy Ross. There’s tons of fun monsterish [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Pumpkins

by Marie

Fall time is my favorite, I love pumpkins. Remember this fun Apple Yarn Craft? Well, we made some into cute little pumpkins too. Here are a few more Pumpkin crafts, getting us excited for Fall.

Fall Leaf & Pumpkin Garland by Root and Wings Co
Paper Strip Jack-o-Lanterns by Let’s Explore
Beaded Pumpkins by Blissful Kids
3D Pumpkin Card [...]

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