Glue Batik Process!

Why not do a fun decorating process with the kids if you are going to be snowed in for the next day or two?

This is a pretty neat fabric dying process that can be made for any occasion. For example, the owner to the blog had her kids make them for Mother's Day.

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://artfulparent.com/2015/05/how-to-do-glue-batik-with-kids.html. Have fun and don't forget to take frequent hot cocoa breaks!

Christmas Trees!

Good Morning! Are you and your  little ones feeling the holiday spirit yet? I am!

With that in mind, have the kids try to make Christmas trees from pine cones as decorations, ornaments, or gifts. We actually did a different pine cone craft here last weekend, people made snowy owls. You can check that out here if you missed it: https://artexperiencesfortots.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/this-is-a-craft-snowy-owl/. They are really cute, and my sister hates that my mom loves them. Crafty sister for the win!

The Christmas trees are a bit of a process, because you need to wait for the paint and Plaster of Paris to dry before you can glue on the beads. Otherwise, this is a neat craft that they can decorate any way that they want. I am excited to make some of my own later, I cannot remember the last time I used Plaster of Paris if at all. Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://elementaryartfun.blogspot.ie/2012/12/making-trees.html. Have fun, see you next week!

"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