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Creativity: Summertime Craft Camp and Kid-Friendly Craftsmom • crafts • crafts • kids crafts
Creativity—Keeping the kids busy and away from the TV or game system can be challenging. Every summer I vow to keep my child busy with creative activities that will surely make him a creative genius. I map out different level art projects ranging from really simple ones using items…
DIY Garden Container Glitter Treatment
I've got a fun and easy project today that your kids will love. What kid doesn't go gaga for spray paint? {Yes, I highly encourage you to give your garden container this DIY glitter treatment OUTSIDE!}.
My kids have been begging me for spray paint for a long time…
DIY Space Ship Crafts for KidsI love encouraging imaginative play. Imaginative play always seems to captivate my kids' interest for longer periods of time. Anything involving a story-line or scene engages the kids and makes play a lot more fun for everyone. DIY Space Ship Craft Kids Can Make After a week of space-themed activities…
5 Fun Activities to Keep Kids Busy While You WorkA heap of unwashed clothes.
Books scattered all over the floor.
Gigantic pile of dirty dishes in the sink.
For stay-at-home moms, juggling housework while caring for your kids can be a Herculean task. It’s always a challenge to do both, especially if your tiny tots love to play around…
Homemade Sidewalk ChalkEvery day after nap my three old and I do some type of craft. This week we made homemade sidewalk chalk. Sidewalk chalk is super easy to make and is not very expensive. Next time your child want to do a craft, reach in your cupboard and get some…
Mini-Jungle Tutorial Using Hand-drawn AnimalsHere’s a fun craft for kids, a do-it-yourself mini-jungle made out of cardboard boxes and hand-drawn animals Things you’ll need:
Kids Craft: How to Make Salt Dough NecklacesMaking salt dough necklaces when I was a little kid was one of my favorites. Anything that had to do with arts and crafts could keep me occupied for hours. Though they may not be the most fashionable, these necklaces are as fun to make as they were back in…
Kids Craft: How to Make a Paper Spring Flower CollageOften, the easiest and most inexpensive kids crafts projects are those that toddlers and preschool-aged children love the most. Bright colors, stickers, and flowers are the perfect combination for a fun Spring project! How to Make a Paper Spring Flower Collage
Mother’s Day: How to Make a Greeting Card for MomHello, everyone! I want to share a little story. When I was a little girl, we had a school Art Class and our project was to make a stuffed animal. I remember making a fish and my friend, Alina, made a dinosaur. We each liked each other’s better and we…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With “Musical Maracas” Kid CraftI’m always looking for fun activities to do with my kidlets. Making crafts is fun because it’s a way for us to spend some one-on-one time together, talk about life/school/friends, be silly, and laugh together. There are also hidden benefits of crafting with children. It teaches children how to follow…
