I’ve seen various ways to make melted crayon art around, so we wanted to make one ourselves using crayon shavings.
Henry, Grandma and I made some pretty art with crayon shavings!
And it was fun to do!
The crayon shavings are what makes this art 
Melted Crayon Art: Crayon Shavings
January 18, 2012 by 17 Comments
10 Valentine’s Day Crafts & Activities
February 11, 2011 by 4 Comments
Here are 10 Valentine’s Day Crafts & Activities for the kids to do!
What I may love even more than doing the crafts and activities themselves. The outcome of the craft. Look at my mantel! All homemade crafts done by my very own 2 year
A Valentine’s Day Activity or Two: Patterning & a Heart Hunt
February 11, 2011 by 11 Comments
Here’s a Valentine’s Day activity or two. We didn’t just do crafts to get ready for Valentine’s Day…
Scavenger hunts are always a blast, this is an easy version of one. Plus a chance to practice patterns!
Patterning as a Valentine’s Day Activity:
I’ve noticed
Stuffed Heart Balloon
February 8, 2011 by 3 Comments
Henry made his own balloon!
(disclaimer: this is not really a balloon…
it cannot be flown around:
Henry was extremely disappointed)
This was a two day project.
We set out painting some butcher art paper (a brown paper bag would work too).
I told Henry to cover as
Valentine’s Day Craft: Tissue Wreath
February 4, 2011 by 5 Comments
This is one of my favorites so far!
Henry got busy painting a piece of white butcher paper [we get it from the bakery, you could use any kind of construction or art paper roll]. While he painted, I cut out
Yummy Edible Valentines
February 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Growing up, frosted graham crackers was one of my favorites. Every time my mom made cupcakes, cake or brownies, the extra frosting always went on graham crackers. Even though these are pretty yummy, I’m not sure why they were a favorite, maybe
Valentine’s Day Activity: Countdown Tree
February 3, 2011 by 5 Comments
A pretty simple Valentine’s Day activity, that’s also a pretty decoration, that your toddler or preschooler can make for Valentine’s Day!
Paint one small tree branch. Stick branch in small pot. Decorate tree. Look at and smile.
I just cut a couple of
