Star Wars: Yoda Craft

I am designating today as a Star Wars themed craft day, because Star Wars: Episode VII is a month away from coming out in theaters!

This is a slightly labor intensive craft that you can do with the kids, and they will have a blast playing with them after. Or if they won't, I will and then my pets will have to endure it [cue the maniacal laughter]. Because there is no better playmate than a embarrassed pet that you have forced into dressing up for the sake of play, said the vegetarian...

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://www.thissimplehome.com/2014/10/yoda-ears-headband-craft-and-tutorial.html. Have fun and see you next week!

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!

"Stained Glass" Paper Kites!

So, this is week two of inadvertently picking another paper themed craft! I apologize and I will try my best not to post the same theme back-to-back again... at least not for a while!

This craft is pretty simple, and it's okay if you don't have all the materials listed, which means you can always substitute it for something else!

I personally really like transparent or light-up crafts, and this one makes a quick and easy window decoration too!

The link for full instructions: http://www.makeandtakes.com/colorful-stained-glass-kites