activity

Fall Activity: Make Nature Faces

by Heather September 20, 2010

The weather is still nice at this time of year, and there are so many wonderful things to find in the great outdoors. This is a great time to go on a nature walk and pick up whatever treasures you come across. Then use your treasures to make fun nature faces. Nature faces can be [...]

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Stomping and Romping with Bubble Wrap

by Marie July 5, 2010

We’ve received a few packages in the mail recently where the item shipped is covered in bubble wrap. And we all know what kids want to do with bubble wrap, right?! Since stomping and stepping on bubble wrap is a very loud activity, I sent the kids to the back porch, giving them each a [...]

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Turn Your Child’s Face into a Funny Bunny Frame

by Heather March 29, 2010

Looking for a little last-minute Easter fun? Your little bunnies will think these frames are funny! Alter some mini dollar store frames into silly frames using a few simple items you probably already have on hand. I used dollar store frames (6 for $1 in the wedding section) but you can easily use recycled cardboard [...]

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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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A Simple Trick for Embellishing Elastic Bands Into Bracelets

by Heather March 1, 2010

Everyone knows accessories are what make your outfit! Even kiddos need some good go-to accessories. These simple bracelets are colorful and easy to make, and can even work as updated versions of friendship bracelets. Make a few to give to friends! Supplies for Elastic Band Bracelets: Chubby elastic hair bands Foam stickers If you buy [...]

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Toddler Heart Shaped Sewing Card

by Heather January 25, 2010

Need a quick and easy activity to hand to your toddler so you can get a few things done? You probably already have all the supplies you need to make this toddler sewing card project, and it only takes a minute to put together. This should keep your toddler busy for a little while! (Shoutout [...]

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Quick and Easy Advent Calendar

by Heather November 30, 2009

Want to end squabbles between siblings over who gets to put up the advent ornament each day? How about making personal advent calendars so each kid can have one? This is also a great quick project for classrooms, scout packs, make and takes at holiday bazaars, or just a good fun craft activity to do [...]

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Pumpkin Turkey Centerpiece

by Heather November 22, 2009

I still had a couple of uncarved pumpkins left over from Halloween, so I thought it would be fun to use them for a Thanksgiving centerpiece. I think this would be cute at the kids’ table on turkey day. My three year-old son helped me with this project (mostly with gluing and cutting up my [...]

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The Incredible Painted T-Shirt

by Heather November 16, 2009

Oh look, another post where Heather paints something random with acrylic paint! What can I say, acrylic paint is one of the cheapest and most versatile art/craft supplies around! This time, we’re painting t-shirts and onesies. You don’t need anything special to paint clothing – don’t bother checking out the fabric paint section at your [...]

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Fun with Chalk Pastels

by Heather November 2, 2009

When I was a kid, one of my favorite activities at Grandma’s house was playing with her chalk pastels. They were like chalk, but more intense in color, a more serious art supply than we were accustomed to. She taught us a technique that amused us for hours every time we visited. Kids of any [...]

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