Tin Drums!

There are plenty of things to do on a rainy summer day, like making tiny drums out of tin cans! I think rainy days are the best for making crafts.

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://www.makeandtakes.com/earth-day-craft-challenge. Enjoy!

Pirate Telescope!

Good morning!

Today's pirate themed craft is a.... telescope! Or a spyglass, whichever you prefer. This picture doesn't really do it justice as there are more to this than is present in the example.

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://onetimethrough.com/kids-sea-view-telescope-craft/. Enjoy!

Paper Cloud Mobile!

Make cloud mobiles with your kids!

Here is the link for full instructions: http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2013/05/07/weekday-crafternoon-diy-paper-cloud-mobile/. I am going to attempt to make my own today, so I will let you know how easy it was (or wasn't), and post pictures to prove it.

Enjoy!

Egg Carton Turtles!

It's turtle nesting season!  Until sometime in October, according to Sea Turtle Conservatory (their website: http://www.conserveturtles.org/florida.php?page=nestingseason). The last day has not been announced yet, sorry.

These are super adorable and really simple, and I'm sure you can create any design on the turtle shell that you want!

Here's the link for inspiration and full instructions: http://itsmunchkintime.blogspot.com/2013/09/easy-egg-carton-turtle-craft-for-kids.html. Enjoy!

Paper Shamrock Decorations!

Are you feeling the St. Patrick's Day spirit yet?!

Today for our monthly Make-It & Take-It program, we made treasure pouches from muslin fabric, sharpies, and rubbing alcohol! As a continuation of the St. Patrick's Day theme, here is a little more complex craft for you and your kids to try!

These really do look pretty awesome when they are completed and hanging up! Here is the link for the full instructions: http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2012/03/paper-strip-shamrocks.html#_a5y_p=1306343. If you do not have hot glue or staples, I'm sure you could substitute them with tape or something!