This is another activity that I did a couple of years ago with Henry after Christmas with wrapping paper scraps. The idea for the activity came from No Time For Flash Cards, once again.
After 
Tape Resist Candy Cane Painting
December 10, 2012 by 4 Comments
The boys made gorgeous candy canes together. Each taking a part in the creating process.
I’m not sure if its good to have one of my boys do one part of a project, and the other one finish it… but it seems to
Christmas Tree Window Decorations!
December 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
Foam sheets can be so versatile. They can be cut down to any shape or size that you’d like to make whatever you like!
However, I have had these sticky foam sheets forever and I wasn’t
Cotton Bud [Q-Tip] Snowflake Craft
November 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Welcome Maggy from Red Ted Art as she shares a lovely winter craft!
Last year, she shared her gingerbread house Christmas cards, this year, Maggy is sharing a snowflake craft!
Well, it is
How to Make Kid Size Scarecrows
October 15, 2012 by 4 Comments
Let the kids take part this Autumn and make their very own scarecrows, kid size!
Sugarsnips shows us how to make these easy scarecrows for the season!
So a few weeks ago we had multiple plumbing “issues” which resulted in not 1
Shaving Cream Puffy Paint Ghost & Spider Web
October 8, 2012 by 1 Comment
Henry and I found something to do with the shaving cream puffy paint papers that George made!
We extended it into ghosts and spider webs to display for Halloween!
Of course, after Henry heard that
Sticky Foam: A Birthday Cake in the Window
October 1, 2012 by 5 Comments
To celebrate the week before George’s birthday, Henry made a birthday cake right on the front window.
We received these foam platters from Michael’s Creatology line, that come in a brightly colored shapes one, as well as a sports edition
Halloween Craft: Spooky Treat Holders (A Candy Bag Alternative)
September 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Please welcome Dusti, my sister-in-law. She’s posted here before [remember the awesome DIY Yarn Wrapped Wreath?], but now she has her own blog too! Check out Antidotes for Mom. She’s a real stay at home mom,
Make Your Own [Life-Size] American Flag
June 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
The American Flag is awesome for learning!
There’s patterning, there’s counting to be had, working on fine motor skills, and I even thought measuring could be mixed into this activity,
Starched Coffee Filter Flowers Craft
June 19, 2012 by 8 Comments
Have you used starch in your crafts with the kids?
After this flower craft, I’m so excited to find new ways to use it.
I got inspired to make these starched coffee filter flowers from Ms. Motta’s Mixed Media’s Chulily-inspired artwork.
The boys and
Father’s Day Gift: Sharpie Decorated Bowls
June 12, 2012 by 16 Comments
Father’s Day quickly snuck up on me this year. And I’ve had a great idea for the boys to make for Dad this year. It seems we’ve been breaking our cereal bowls left and right lately. Plus, my husband hates the dishes
Tie Dyed Pillowcase Gift Wrap
June 11, 2012 by 15 Comments
The boys [okay mainly Henry] and I received this rad [had to break that out] Tulip Tie Dye Kit in the mail and got to do some tie dying! Totally!
We came up with a plan to dye pillow cases before
Simple Straw-Threaded Shoestring Necklace
June 7, 2012 by 6 Comments
I don’t think is can get much more basic than threading with straws, can it?
That’s what I’m all about lately. Getting back to the basics. The simple activities. That are easy to whip up and stuff I have [and you probably do
Mother’s Day Craft: Yarn Wrapped Vase
May 6, 2012 by 9 Comments
We needed a vase to go with our watercolor coffee filter flowers we made for Mother’s Day.
I did a little googling for some “vase crafts” and found some beautiful yarn wrapped vases, there’s a cool rainbow vase from Kaboose.
I
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Paint a Cardboard Town
April 26, 2012 by 8 Comments
Start upcycling some cardboard boxes, or just your cereal boxes, to make a whole town!
This is a wonderfully arty post written by Justine of The Lone Home Ranger.
I was not the crafting sort before I had kids. Even after my first daughter
Watercolor Coffee Filter Flowers
April 23, 2012 by 21 Comments
So, I’ve been thinking of Mother’s Day coming up in a couple of weeks. [You know what I want? A wheelbarrow, just my size! Instead of the huge honker that my husband has.]
Anyhow. So I’m thinking of Mother’s Day
3 Types of Resist for Easter Egg Decorating
April 5, 2012 by 4 Comments
After trying some new ways to decorate eggs with Henry last year, I thought it would be nice to try a couple other new ways this year.
My thoughts on what kind of decorated eggs I’d like to try?
Trying sticker resist
