I post “hand fulls” of projects that use handprints and hand tracings but today I have an adorable bunny footprint that is a perfect project for Easter and baby memorabilia. Take some baby steps over to the blog Messy Little … Read More ...
How to make Borax crystal colorful Easter Eggs
Who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle? And Easter eggs are no exception. I have had making crystals on my “to-try” list for quite some time and this project just might be the one that gets it up to the … Read More ...
How to make nature Easter egg shaped collages
Don’t have craft supplies? No problem. With a just some basic leaves, pebbles or even some beans and herbs from the grocery store you can make these beautiful egg shaped collages perfect to decorate for Easter. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make an UFO flying saucer with kids
Sometimes you need silly and fun and that’s just what this UFO project is. You can make your alien look like anything you can dream up. Your space ship can be decorated with any motif as well. Fly over to … Read More ...
How to make a hand print frog and paper plate lily pad
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a lily pad craft that is so easy and colorful. Not to mention those big silly eyes on the hand traced frog. Pop on over to the blog The Best Ideas for Kids for … Read More ...
How to make rockin’ sharks
So many of us are big fans of the shark. We all have our reasons 🙂 These adorable sharks with their big smiles and wiggly eyes are so easy to make. I bet you could make all sorts of swimming … Read More ...
Fun Ugly Sweater craft for Christmas decorating
Silly and easy crafts that only involve glueing little things on a surface can be a great project when you just want to make something but don’t want to concentrate or think too much. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to paint adorable animals and bugs on walnut shells
If you are a fan of rock painting I bet you will like these little half walnut shell painted lady bug, hedgehog and bee. I know I do! I want to make a whole family of each. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to fold a chevron bookmark
This is a great tutorial and I bet would be fun to make with junk mail sale flyers with all the different colors. I also think anything that might draw attention to reading and books is a good thing. Pop … Read More ...
Great collection of recycled home stuff to use in fun learning activities
Are you looking to mix up your teaching activities? Make math and other learning fun or at least different? Well over at the blog Trucs and Bricolages there are all sorts of activities that you can create with recycled things … Read More ...
Recycled Styrofoam cups make a fun math teaching tool
I know we are all trying not to use Styrofoam these days but occasionally it can’t be avoided. So when I spotted this great math teaching tool made from them I thought that it looked like a great way to … Read More ...
Hooray For Fish – Recycled buttons make fun fish scales
You generally don’t think of buttons and fish at the same time but in this case buttons can make fun fish scales. Over at the blog Sun Hats and Wellie Boots you can see how to make this fun transformation … Read More ...
How to make a red, white and blue ribbon flag wand for 4th of July
Right now I really wish magic wands worked. And if they did this red, white, and blue one would be the one I would want to be waving. Even if it is simply symbolic I am going to make a … Read More ...
How to make pretend play bird wings
I think everyone smiles when they see pretty birds flying around, both real and pretend. These fabric wings made from all different fabrics look like they would be a blast to make with all sorts of fabric and clothing scraps. … Read More ...
How to make star magic wands
I feel like I need a magic wand right now….I wonder why that is? So I thought I’d look around for some inspiration and I ran across this fun tutorial that features recycled sticks from the yard, some hot glue … Read More ...