Puffy Paint!

Don't put away your cocoa mixes just yet, it appears Winter demands one more day of snow before it is gone for several months.

Here is a bright and colorful craft reminiscent of Spring that the kids can easily do: Puffy Paint! They can take turns adding, mixing, and making the paint.

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://onelittleproject.com/how-to-make-puffy-paint/. Enjoy!

Leprechaun Trap!

Do you have a pesky Leprechaun who visits your home each year and don't know what to do about it? Try setting up a trap to catch the little fellow, make sure you add plenty of gold. I hear Leprechauns LOVE the stuff.

Here is the link with full instructions: http://thecraftingchicks.com/st-patricks-day-ideas/. Good luck, and have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Rain Sticks!

Today for our monthly Make-It & Take-It craft program, we made rain sticks! We were pretty musical for about two hours this morning.

Here is a link with detailed instructions from which I based the technique for this craft: http://www.nationalschoolsupply.com/blog/a-fun-spring-craft-idea-rain-sticks/.

Hint: it is much easier to draw on the tube after it has been filled with the foil and rice, and the kids may need to press down a little bit harder with the crayons to make the colors pop.

Have fun!

Galactic Tye Dye!

Here's an out of this world "twist" on ye old-fashioned tye dye technique! I think the example in the photos look like a nebulous, which is basically a colorful cloud of chemicals deep in space that look really cool! Check out the Milky Way for more info.

Any who, here is the link with detailed information: http://alldaychic.com/galaxy-twist-dye-bleach-shirt-diy/. CAUTION: you only need drops of bleach, and I DO NOT recommend doing this anywhere in your house except for possibly the bathtub or a designated work bench.

Enjoy!

Pom Pom Popper!

Looking for something fun to do today? Give the Pom Pom Popper or Marshmallow Shooter a try!

Here is the link with full instructions: http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/09/mini-marshmallow-shooters-or-pom-pom.html. Have fun!

Spectroscope!

If this bitter cold weather is keeping you inside today, here is a family fun science experiment to do with your kids -- make a spectroscope!

A spectroscope is a device that is used to split light into different wavelengths, which we see as different colors of the rainbow (buggyandbuddy.com).

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://buggyandbuddy.com/homemade-spectroscope/. Have fun and stay warm!

Photo Blocks!

Here is a different craft for you to try with the family, especially if you have some photos tucked away in a safe place that need to be decorated.

And here is the link with really detailed instructions: http://www.craftibilities.com/2014/01/photo-blocks-valentines-day-diy.html?m=1. Have fun!