Another fun way to decorate is if you let it hang down in a line. This line of balloons is an easy way to dress up a wall or hallway or even the front of a door. we’ve come up with a fun way to decorate for her birthday. Balloons are the perfect way to celebrate, so we created this fun balloon banner. Supplies: 15-20 7-inch balloons glue dots or staples or tape 5-6 feet of ribbon...
If your kids are like mine, they get very excited about Halloween. We’re already counting down and it’s still September. They’ll be thrilled when October 1st rolls around and we can use this printable Countdown to Halloween to keep track or how many days till the big day! Supplies: download printable file: Halloween Countdown Printable – Make and Takes print both pages x-acto knife glue stick Instructions: After you print both pages, cut along the top, right and bottom side of each door....
Not only is this Coffee Filter Candy Corn Craft super simple for children of all ages and inexpensive too – BUT they also make for great decorations to celebrate the upcoming season. Just add tape to the back of each piece to display on a wall or just scatter them on a table for a pretty fall tablescape. Super easy right? This would also make a great classroom craft for students....
Supplies for Colored Sand & Glue Drawings: bottle of white glue paper – construction paper or card stock colored sand plates, trays, or dish tubs for sand You can find colored sand at the craft store, or order online from Discount School Supply. A little goes a long way – our supply has lasted us for a few years of projects! You can also make your own colored salt for this project using the tutorial at Flax & Twine....
Flat marble magnets are all the rage, but many are made using Mod Podge and paper. This time we are going to paint on the faces. We won’t be painting the front, which will receive the most abuse from being moved around the fridge. Instead we’ll paint on the back and preserve those cute faces to be used over and over again! To make these snowman magnets you will need the following supplies: Clear flat marbles 1/2″ round magnets Acrylic craft paint: white, black, and orange Matte varnish, Mod Podge or other clear sealer or finish E6000 Clear Multi-Purpose Adhesive Glue...
Guest post by Lisette of Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary My interest in crocheting grew out of my desire to comfort other grieving families and in turn was the beginning of my own path to healing. It was not until the day I lost my first child that I realized hospitals have a continuing need for bereavement items. At the hospital where we had our son, we were given two tiny diapers and a crocheted blanket for our son....
We’ve previously shown you how to make muffin tin brownies, stenciled brownies, and brownie sundaes. We’ve even done the healthy brownie experiment. There is nothing healthy about the brownies we’ll be sharing with you today, ha! Which brownie square is your favorite? Are you a corner with the crunchy sides but fudgy center person? Or do you prefer the center without the crunchy sides? I’m a corner person. I love the two different textures....
What to prep for a Disneyland Vacation Autograph Book: My cute niece Amy goes to Disneyland all the time with her hubby and kids. They gave us an autograph book to start out our first trip. We are set to see the Characters and get their signatures on every page. Then I plan to put that character’s picture on the opposite page. I love it. My kids really think that these cute characters are real....
Supplies: dried lavender muslin fabric embroidery thread and needle sewing machine scissors Instructions: TIP: If you have lavender, fall is a great time to snip a few off and dry them. Once your lavender is dry, you can gently rub the purple buds off the stems. Save these. Next, take a piece of muslin and embroider. I chose a simple heart shape. If you want to skip the embroidery, select a beautiful piece of fabric....
These clipboards are double-sided for double the fun, helping kids stay creative while drawing and writing with chalk and dry erase markers. You can take them with you in the car on road trips or on an airplane, even over to a friend’s house to craft and color together! Supplies for Double-Sided Clipboards: clipboard scissors Scotch® Chalkboard and Dry Erase tape Scotch® Duct Tape Tiger and White Tiger patterns… roar!...
An older white linen tablecloth that had seen better days served as my canvas and I used navy fabric paint to form my bold design. If you can cut a snowflake out of folded paper, then you have the skills to complete this easy DIY. Here’s what you will need: fabric paint freezer paper scissors a pencil or marker (optional) an iron (set to dry setting) a fabric tablecloth a sponge paintbrush or small roller...
These bags from Chico, the Vita style, are my favorite. I’ve stocked up on them, if you can’t tell. They are super duper compact, fit in any purse I have, and are a cinch to pull out or put back together. Even my son helps me fold it back into itself. The material is slick and washable, they have a drawstring to keep them together, and I love the carabiner that comes attached so I can hook it to my stroller or myself if I don’t have my purse with me....
Eating a 7 Day Raw Food Diet Going on a 7 day diet seemed really easy. I mean, you can do anything for 7 days, right? Well, I can tell you it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. You are only eating raw fruit, vegetables, nuts, some grains, spices, olive oil and some vinegars, and all uncooked. Anything cooked needs to be dried or cooked at less than 105 degrees....
Supplies: Etching cream (Armour Etch) sponge brush, watercolor brush glass vase optional: contact paper – found in the kitchen section (aka “shelf liner”) Instructions: I chose to etch these glass vases by hand, but you can also use contact paper, as I’ve done before with a Cake Pan and a Pie Plate, to make an image or even cut vinyl. Vinyl and contact paper give it more clean lines, but I was in the mood for free form decorating this time....
First, you will need felt, embroidery thread, needle, and batting. Using a glass or cup, trace a circle onto your felt. Make it at least 2-3 inches across, you can always trim later. Double up the felt and cut out 2 circles at once. Get out the colors of embroidery thread for the colors of sprinkles you want your cookie to have. Thread your needle and make a knot at one end....
Although I personally can’t teach you how to surf {or even talk like a surfer} I can however teach you and your child the ropes on how to make this awesome Footprint Surf Board Keepsake Card in minutes! And since you already have the most important part of the craft – a foot – it’s going to be a CINCH to pull together {I promise!} So what are you waiting for?...
Supplies for Veggie Bar: all sorts of veggies, washed and cut bowls plate for each child ranch dressing Set up your veggie bar. Place your vegetables into small bowls for the kids to grab from. It’s best to keep the same vegetables grouped together. Although you can give each child their own personal bowl of veggies to work with if you’re doing this with a lot of kids at a party....
Stamp your child’s painted hand to paper and let it dry. Then your child can decorate the paper, folding it into a card, and giving their teacher a big happy high-five! You can find this craft over at Creative Child Magazine where I’m sharing the step-by-step tutorial. Head over for the supply list and instructions!
How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup? One pot recipe, where you’ll add all ingredients and approximately 50 minutes later you have this rich, full of flavors homemade soup. No need to buy chicken stock you can make the most flavored chicken broth at home, using quality and natural ingredients adding fresh herbs and seasoning. Add the really tender, fall apart chicken meat, veggies and egg noodles and here you have the perfect Chicken Noodle Soup....
I’ve known the authors of this book and have been big fans of their blogs for years. I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy of their book to share it with you today! Allie of No Time for Flash Cards is a preschool teacher and has been blogging since 2008, sharing ideas for your littles ones to learn, grow, and play. Amy of Teach Mama is a reading specialist, writer, and literacy consultant, blogging since 2008 as well....
