My 7 year old daughter had a blast making these DIY Musical Instruments from Green Kid Crafts. If I’d ask her what things she really liked, crafts, music and caring for the environment would be at the top of her list. Most children love music, and being exposed to music is great for kids. Not…
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Paper Bag Piñata
Paper Bag Pinata With warmer weather (cross your fingers) brings the plans of outside parties! A favorite among kids is the pinata. You can find them hanging from the backyard tree (or what have you- I’ve seen hockey sticks several times). Children love them, and why wouldn’t they? The piñata is a Mexican art/craft that…
DIY ~ St. Patrick’s Day Tie
St. Patrick’s Day tie I have been in the dollar store many times over the last few weeks and each time I go in, I am drawn to those gigantic funny looking St. Patrick’s day ties. I thought it would be neat to get some for my boys, but quickly decided that it would be…
Easter Wreath Tutorial
This week we’re making an Easter wreath. It might be a little crazy that I am already thinking of Easter decorations but when I see all of the Easter goodies out in the stores it’s hard to resist. I have come to love making wreaths for my front door, which is odd because I was…
DIY Little Love Bugs
Love bugs I remember making a version of these little cuties when I was younger. What a perfect craft to do with my boys on a chilly Sunday. These cute little love bugs are a great craft for any age (even my hubby got in on the crafting today!). What you will need: Pom Poms-…
This Owl craft is a Hoot for Valentine’s Day!
An adorable Owl Craft! Every Wednesday morning I take my 4 year old daughter Jane to a French preschool program. Each week the children learn some new French vocabulary through play time, craft time and snack time. It has been a wonderful experience for Jane and I to attend together. This week Jane was the…
DIY Bird Treats
A little birdie told me..DIY This week I wanted to show you a sweet little treat for our feathered friends. These cute heart-shaped DIY bird treats are so cute and will add a little something to your front yard. I just happened to have everything I needed to make these DIY bird treats – how convenient!…
DIY Pencil Crayon Holder
If you are a parent or someone who is around children for any length of time, you are sure to know that kids have a fascination with toilet paper rolls. From pretend microphones to telescopes, the possibilities are endless. The kids were BIG helpers in this fun DIY project. How to make a Pencil Crayon…
DIY ThumbPrint Butterflies
These Thumbprint butterflies are so easy to make and they are absolutely adorable. I always think handprint, footprint, thumbprint and fingerprint crafts make the best keepsakes. These sweet DIY butterflies would be an easy Valentine’s Day craft idea. This idea could be used for a Spring Theme, Butterfly theme or Valentine’s Day. First dip thumb…
