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!

Campfire!

Have your kids make their own campfires and don't forget the marshmallows!

Here is the link with detailed instructions and inspiration: http://gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2015/05/handprint-campfire-kid-craft.html. Enjoy!

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!

Butterfly Footprints!

Today's craft is going to be butterfly footprints! Christina gave me this idea, and I really like messy crafts. Go team!

Here is the link for pictured instructions: http://www.mommypotamus.com/how-to-make-butterfly-footprint-art/. Enjoy!

Egg Carton Bumble Bee!

Here is another cute little craft to go along with our bug theme this summer! And here is the link for instructions: http://www.craftymorning.com/egg-carton-bumble-bee-craft-for-kids/.

Younger children will need help assembling and gluing pieces. Enjoy!

Inkblot T-shirt!

Here is a fun and colorful way to simultaneously teach your kids about symmetry and creativity that they can also wear!

The t-shirts are modeled after the Rorschach inkblot tests. The idea of this craft is that you and your child scatter colored drops of paint on a shirt, fold it in half, and open it back up to see the vibrant creation you have just made! The kids will learn about symmetry and why mixing colors produce new or different hues of color. Plus, it is also fun to re-purpose old t-shirts that are still in wearable condition!

If you do not have any fabric paint on hand, Joann Fabrics sells it for about $2-$10 depending on the bottle's brand. In my past experiences with fabric paint and iron on designs, it's best to let the material air dry after it has gone through the washing machine. This craft can get a little messy, and I strongly urge you to cover your clothes or wear old clothes because fabric paint will stain just about anything.

Here is the link for full instructions: http://www.elsiemarley.com/ink-blot-shirts.html, enjoy!

Valentine's Day Craft!

Try this out: paint a watercolor and wax resistant Valentine's Day card for your valentine! The water and wax resistant crafts are so much fun, and they create a minimal mess!

Click here to see the full instructions on how to create your own unique Valentine's Day card that your Valentine will surely love!

Happy Valentine's Day and see you next week!