Pirate Bingo!

Having a party soon? Make a pirate bingo game!

Here is the link for inspiration: http://ourhomecreations.blogspot.com/2013/02/letter-x.html. Enjoy!

Firefly Bottle!

If you have been out in your yard at night for past couple of months you might have noticed fireflies are out and about blinking around!

Here is the link for inspiration: http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2012/09/we-heart-art.html. I say "inspiration" because this person's craft was made using the Kiwi Crate. If you do not know what that is, it is an organization that sells craft ideas and supplies for kids, and the package gets delivered wherever you decide to send it.You do not need a glass bottle, a regular clear plastic one should work just fine!

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!

Paper Bouquet!

Decorate for spring with this fun and easy craft!

Here is the link for inspiration and directions: http://krokotak.com/2015/02/spring-bouquet-2/. This would probably look just as adorable hanging up or suspended. Until next time!

Fork Painted Tulips!

Looking for something more spring themed or colorful to make with the kids? Why not paint tulips using forks!?

These are attractive and simple, and the kids will have fun making a mess using the forks, I mean paint!This craft can also serve as a gift for a loved one as well: refrigerator art, wall art, etc.

Also, protective wear might be a necessity for this craft, especially with the little ones!

Here is the link for inspiration and full instructions: http://www.kidsplaybox.com/spring-art-tulip-painting/. 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!

Groundhog Day Cupcakes!

Happy Groundhog Day to all!

Hopefully, Mr. Punxsutawney Phil won't be seeing his shadow this coming Monday, and we will (hopefully) have an early spring! But perhaps Mother Nature will be in our favor since the forecast is saying that it is supposed to snow (don't take my word for it though).

In celebration of this tradition, here is a craft that you can play with and eat! If you or your child have food allergies, you can substitute any food item for something other (or healthier) than cupcakes. The main focus for this is the groundhog, which you can save to play with later!

Here are the complete instructions, groundhog printable included: http://lilyjanestationery.typepad.com/justlovely/2011/01/diy-groundhog-day-cupcakes.html

Fold-A-Fir!

Decorating for Christmas? These little origami trees have a lot of steps, but the pictures following each step makes it easy to create lots of them in any size you like! Make one or many for decorating windowsills, desktops, and more!



Click the link for full instructions on how to make your own! : http://krokotak.com/2013/11/fold-a-fir-tree/

Marble Painting

Have you been looking at a lot of plain or lined white paper for your homework the past few weeks? did you know you can use marbles to create brightly colored designs on a piece of oak tag? Make yourself a few sheets of marble painted paper and use them during your free time to draw on, write a poem on, or whatever you think would look awesome! These paintings look so cool, you could even just hang them in your room without adding to them!

Follow the link for a full tutorial! Marble Painting Tutorial

Chocolate Pencil

Most of you are back in the swing of things at school. Wouldn't it be fun to have a chocolate pick-me-up at snack, lunch, or when you get home in the afternoon? You can make these chocolate pencils ahead of time and share them with friends for a fun treat!

Click the link to see how make a delicious chocolate pencil!: Chocolate Pencil Craft

Bubble Prints

Did you know that you can make your own stationery with leftover bubbles that you may have? It's really easy to do and you only need a few household ingredients!
Just click the link for a full tutorial on how to make your own bubble printed paper!
Bubble Prints

Jester's Hat

Have you been reading the Jester's Joke each week during our Summer Reading Program? Jesters did more than tell jokes during Medieval times they had many different talents and would entertain at royal parties.
 Follow the link for full tutorial on how to make your own jester's hat:Jester's Hat Tutorial