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  • Recycling ideas: Plastic Cup Crow tutorial

    Green crafts, Making toys, Recycle   |  0 Comment recycling ideas: plastic cup crow tutorial

    Here’s a fun fall craft for kids that I made a few years ago. All you’ll need are some plastic cups, a little paint, some construction paper and a few doodads. There are plenty of scarecrow crafts for fall, but let’s not forget the crows! To make this plastic cup crow you will need: 2 small plastic cups (bathroom size) (paper or foam cups work too!) 2 cotton balls 2 medium wiggle eyes 1 red button scrap of orange craft foam scrap of orange construction paper Acrylic craft

  • Baby favor: How to Make a Woodland Owl

    Green crafts, Making toys, Natural crafts   |  0 Comment baby favor: how to make a woodland owl

    What summer camp experience would be complete without a craft?! Kids love creative ways to make art fun and this is a great summer-time craft idea for chiildren of all ages to enjoy. Crafts at summer parties lets these little guests have a blast and your summer party will definitely be a hit! This craft idea is sure to get your kids creative juices flowing. For this you will need the following: Wooden Disks (these can just be 1-2" slices from any

  • Baby making toys: Paper Plate Crow tutorial

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    Baby making toys: Paper Plate Crow tutorial This cute fall crow is made from craft paint and paper plates. A fun fall craft for the kids! Scarecrows always get the spotlight, so don’t forget about the crows! This is easy enough for preschoolers, and toddlers can join the fun too with a little help. Supplies 1 paper plate Black craft paint Paintbrush Orange, black, and white construction paper Scissors Craft stick Black marker Tape Crow pattern Instructions Turn paper plate upside down and paint backside black; allow to dry. Use pattern to cut out

  • Gift presents for kids: DIY Project, How to Make a Ribbon Wand

    Making toys   |  0 Comment gift presents for kids: diy project, how to make a ribbon wand

    Ribbon wands are a delightful toy for all ages.  They encourage activity and imagination--something I'm always happy to see as a parent of two young girls. They're easy to make, and are perfect for a party activity or as a take-home favor. Gift presents for kids: DIY Project, How to Make a Ribbon Wand To make a ribbon wand, you'll need: 12" long wooden dowels satin ribbon a lighter or candle small eye-hooks small swivels needle nose pliers needle and thread 1)  You can find 12" long wooden dowels pre-cut at


  • Funny games for kids: Analog Angry Birds

    Clay, Making toys   |  1 Comment funny games for kids: analog angry birds

    Funny games for kids: Analog Angry Birds  Imitation is the greatest form of flattery,  right? Early one recent Saturday Morning, I  came across this from the Brassy Apple, while sipping coffee. I jumped up, grabbed Big Bro's hand and a couple Subway Kids meal Bags, and headed down the street and into the field. I'm not exaggerating, I knew Big Brother was going to love every bit of it. We collected a few dozen rounded rocks in specific sizes. Smallest for Split

  • Baby favor: sneaky craft hama beads

    Making toys   |  0 Comment baby favor: sneaky craft hama beads

    Authorised Hama Beads Mail Order Specialist   Midi BeadsMedium size beads 5mm diameter suitable for age range 5+. These are the most popular size of beads. Maxi BeadsLarge beads with a 10mm diameter specifically designed for the pre-school child. Age recommended 3 years. Mini BeadsTiny beads, 2.5mm diameter, for age 10+ (includes adults) Baby favor: sneaky craft hama beads You will need: - hama beads - boards - ironing paper - an iron Small hearts Make hearts using two colors. Big hearts Make striped hearts using two colors. Leave the middle of the

  • Paper Shadowbox cards and toys for kids: Sweet Fairytale Shadowbox- dollar store craft!

    Cards, Making toys, Paper crafts   |  0 Comment paper shadowbox cards and toys for kids: sweet fairytale shadowbox- dollar store craft!

    Can you believe this sweet little shadow box project only cost me one dollar! One catch, I did have the sweet little red paper house from Marialunate on Etsy already so I didn't count that in my cost,  but don't worry, I have some free options for you......  (This one's well worth it though, go check her out.). The shadow box is 4X6 and found at the Dollar Tree.  Other than that you will need- Scissors Printables Glue Glitter (optional)   One very eager assistant (optional) First gather your

  • Angry Birds DIY set up for kids

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    Angry Birds DIY set up for kids painting on the rock If your kids love angry birds like mine do - this is sure to be a winner! Have the game come to LIFE with a few simple supplies. Materials: Small round-ish rocks (however many you want to paint for birds and pigs) Paint (We used black, red, white, light blue, yellow and green) brushes marker assorted blocks slingshot ($1 store water toy launcher) Cover your work surface to protect it. I divided up the rocks and colors and let

  • Gift presents for kids: Initial Crayon Frame tutorial

    Home and garden, Making toys, Other crafts   |  0 Comment gift presents for kids: initial crayon frame tutorial

      Gift presents for kids: Initial Crayon Frame tutorial I saw this a lot in the spring in blogland when people were making cute teacher gifts. I kept thinking how cute this would be in a child's room. Once we decided on a name, I was super excited to get started! Ok, so Hubby gave me a lecture because I bought cheapie crayons instead of Crayola. Am I bad mom? I was just trying to save a couple bucks! Anyway, I started out by

  • Halloween game for todler: I Spy Box

    Hallooween's day, Holiday & seasonal crafts, Making toys   |  0 Comment halloween game for todler: i spy box

    Halloween game for todler: I Spy Box I've been wanting to make a "I Spy" bag for the kids for a while now. The ones with the clear window to look through and they have to search for a list of things by shaking the bag. Well, I haven't ever gotten around to it, and when I saw some of the fun sensory tubs on Chasing Cheerios it gave me an idea! I filled a tub with black beans (just like

  • Shell Craft and art – Altered Photo Frame and Shell Bird

    Green crafts, Making toys, Recycle   |  0 Comment shell craft and art – altered photo frame and shell bird

     Shell Craft and art - Altered Photo Frame and Shell Bird Shell Craft Shells are such fun to use in crafting with kids. With young ones there are various things you can let them do- sort and arrange and even prompt them to make all sorts of creatures. Recently her grandpa sent her a big box of shells and my daughter has been having fun with them.This altered photo frame is entirely my little ones design and she had a lot of fun doing

  • Recycling ideas for kid paties: Cute Baby Shower Idea (and some announcements)

    Green crafts, Holiday & seasonal crafts, Making toys, Parties, Recycle   |  0 Comment recycling ideas for kid paties: cute baby shower idea (and some announcements)

    On Sunday, I went to a baby shower for my precious cousin, Whitney. She is pregnant with her first child, a baby girl! My Aunt Pat, (Mom’s youngest sister), hosted the shower at her home. Like a goof-ball, I forgot to take my camera, but I did snap a few pictures of the decorations on my phone. How cute is that tu-tu around the punch bowl? My favorite little decoration was these adorable little baby booties my Aunt Pat made with styrofoam cups. Aren’t they