Snowman Measuring Stick

We're supposed to be getting a snowstorm in a couple of days. There might be a little more snow than this snowman can handle, but it would sure be fun to put him outside at the beginning of the storm and watch the blanket of snow get higher and higher. To make this neat measuring snowman follow this tutorial: Snowman Measuring Stick Tutorial

"Handy" Christmas Tree Decoration

Here is a really neat Christmas decoration that you could use to hang on the tree, on the door to greet your guests, or make a few and decorate the fridge!
 This project could be done a few ways. The tutorial suggests tracing your child's hand each year and adding to the tree so as they grow, the tree does too! You could also make it a family ornament and trace a hand from each member in the family to build your "Handy Christmas Tree"!

Melted Snowman!!

Did you know you can build a snowman inside?! Well, he wouldn't actually be made out of snow, but he'd still be pretty cute! Of course, you know if you built any sort of snowman inside he would be melted, even if he was just made of felt, Styrofoam, and a few other things.
follow the link for the full tutorial on how to make this fading away Frosty! Melted Snowman Tutorial

Snowman Handprint Ornament

It's December!! Even though there hasn't been enough snow to build a snowman yet, you can "build" a few tiny snowmen on this ornament with just a little bit of paint and your hand!
 Follow the link for a full tutorial:  Snowman Ornament Tutorial

Two days until Thanksgiving! Here is something fun that will keep your child's attention while you are cooking away. Pumpkin spice play dough! It's made from simple ingredients that you'll already have out if you're baking some pumpkin pie. These would look adorable with a cinnamon stick stem! Follow the link for a full tutorial. Pumpkin Spice Play dough

Pilgrim Hat Crayon Holder

Thanksgiving is just around the corner but you can start celebrating a little early by making this pilgrim hat crayon holder! You probably have all of the materials in your house already! The great thing about this festive craft is that it can be used hold any variety of things; eating utensils, napkin, candy, or just about anything else you can think of. For a full tutorial click here: Pilgrim Hat Crayon Holder Tutorial

Pine Cone Squirrel

Have you seen any squirrels bury acorns in the ground to store them up for Winter? Here is a Squirrel you can make using part of another tree, a pine cone! Click the link for a fun tutorial: Pine Cone Squirrel Tutorial

Fall Leaves Turkey

Fall is definitely in full swing with more and more colorful leaves dropping from the trees and onto the ground every day! You can use some of those leaves to make this Fall Leaves Turkey. All the supplies you need are construction paper, glue, googly eyes, and some colorful leaves.
 Just follow the link for tutorial: Fall Leaves Turkey Tutorial

Painted Acorn Jack-O-Lanterns

Halloween is just around the corner! Here is a fun, versatile craft that perfect for boys and ghouls!

Collect some acorns and get some orange and black paint. (You'll probably need a small, pointy brush for the faces.) You could use these miniature jack-O-lanterns to decorate a doll house or put a glue dot and a small, round magnet on the back and display them on your fridge!

Follow the link and scroll to the bottom of the post for a short tutorial here: Acorn Jack-O-Lanterns

Paint Chip Halloween Craft

An easy project for making some cute Halloween decorations!

All you need are some paint chips, construction paper, and you could even use fun googly eyes! Be creative and have fun making all kinds of spooky characters!
Full instructions here: Paint Chip Halloween Craft

Creating Terrariums!

Terrariums are easy for kids to create, make great gifts, and are cheap, too! 

Choose a succulent plant, some gravel or sand, and a few plastic animal decorations for fun! 

You can add all kinds of different things to your terrarium - be creative! 

You can get the full instructions here!

  

Family Sign

Create your own family sign to hang outside the door with colorful leaves, twigs, acorns, leaves, and pebble! Full instructions can be found here!  Have fun decorating!

 

Mason Jar Lanterns

The weather is cooling down, but you can still have a warm lantern for those sweater-weather evenings out on the porch! These easy-to-make lanterns are fun for kids to do with a little Mod Podge and tissue paper! Full instructions here!

Paper Towel Butterflies

School may have started but Summer is not over yet! Take time this weekend to make these fun butterflies. All you need are paper towels, food coloring, and pipe cleaners. Try using coffee filters if you find that the paper towels are tearing. Click here for the full instructions from Skip to my Lou.

Recycled CD Campfire

Sitting around a campfire is always the perfect ending to a late-Summer night. No fire pit? No problem! With a few simple supplies you can make your very own campfire.  Click here for full instructions for this great idea from Family Crafts.

Mike Wazowski Shirt

Monsters University has been ordered! The DVD is set to release on October 29 but holds are already being placed! Does October seem too far to wait? Show your love for monsters with this neat Mike Wazowski craft project from Thirty Minute Crafts. Drop by the Children's Room (wearing your new shirt of course) and get your name added to the hold list.

Click here for full instructions. 

Seashell Pencil Holder

Make this fun pencil holder to keep your Summer memories all year long!

Here is what you need:
Tomato Sauce Can
Air-drying Clay
Assorted Seashells (Or whatever else you wish to decorate your pencil holder with)

Step 1: Wash and dry the can.

Step 2: Wrap the can evenly with the clay. Make sure it's thick enough to press seashells, or other small objects, into.

Step 3: Press the shells(or other materials) into the wet clay and let dry.

Floating Lanterns

In the movie Tangled, Rapunzel was captivated by the floating lights that filled the sky once every year on her birthday. Help your young Rapunzel, or Flynn Rider, to experience the fun for themselves.
Click here for full instructions to create your very own floating lanterns. Let us know how they turn out!

Sand Casted Starfish

July is Anti-Boredom month and making this week's craft is a great way to keep boredom away! This craft can be made right on the beach (or at home) using some plaster of Paris and whatever materials that are available to you. 

Click here for the full instructions.

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

Today is Teddy Bear Picnic Day! Grab a teddy bear and fill your picnic basket with these adorable teddy bear snacks.

Click here for the recipe to this week's edible craft.

Ocean in a Bottle

Can't want to go to the ocean in this rainy weather? Bring the ocean inside your home with this fun craft!

Click here for the full instructions.

Cowboy Hats

The Summer Reading Program has begun here in the Children's Room! Have you registered yet? Create a paper mache cowboy hat before galloping on down to check out all our Summer activities. Click here for full instructions.

Bandana Tote Bag

We love this Western-inspired Bandana Tote Bag! It is perfect for carrying all the cowboy (and other) books that you decide to read this Summer. Click here for the full instructions to make this simple project.

Are You Ready for the Summer Reading Program?

 Summer Reading Program preparations have begun here in the Children's Room! Here is a fun western-themed craft to get you ready for a great Summer. Click here for the full instructions and be sure to stop by to check out our Summer calendar.

Solar Crayons

Summer weather has arrived so put that solar heat to work with this week's craft and create your very own crayons! All you need are old crayons, a muffin tin, and a sunny spot.

 Click here for full instructions.

Memorial Day Flowers

Don't let the rainy weather get you down this Memorial Day weekend! Spend some time creating these tissue paper flowers. Use red, white, and blue tissue paper for a patriotic theme or be creative and use pink, yellow, purple, or whatever color you wish to create a beautiful center piece for your table. Click here for complete instructions.

Leaf Print Tree

Enjoying this beautiful weather? Today is a great day to take a walk in the sunshine, gather some leaves, and make this week's craft! Click here for full instructions.

Newspaper Pots!

Biodegradable newspaper pots are easy to make and great for little ones wanting to see their own seeds sprout up before their eyes. Not only are they very simple to make, but once your seedling grows big enough, you can plant the newspaper pot directly into the ground or into a bigger pot. Directions are below!

1. Spread out a full sheet of newspaper and cut it (or rip it, it doesn't need to be exact) right down the middle. Do this again so that you are left with four divided quarters of newspaper. 

2. Take a quarter of the newspaper and fold the bottom edge over about an inch. 

 3. Take a jar (mason jars work well!) and wrap the newspaper around it, leaving the folded edge at the bottom.

 4. Fold the newspaper into the base of the jar (sometimes a little tape helps!)

 5. And voila! You have a perfect newspaper pot, ideal for filling with seeds and soil!

Mother's Day Card

Mother's Day is just three days away! Are you ready? Click here for complete instructions to make this beautiful card.

Fly Swatter Painting

Did you know that May is Creative Beginnings Month? It's time to pull out your fly swatters and find a new use for them with this week's craft! Grab some paper, and your creativity, and head outside into this beautiful weather. Click here for the full instructions. Let us know how your creations turn out!

Happy World Penguin Day!

Looking for a fun activity during April vacation? Did you know that today is World Penguin Day? Celebrate by making this adorable family of Penguins with your own family.

Click here to find the full instructions.