This looks like so much fun! I know it’s meant for little kids but I bet it would be fun to make and enjoy as an adult, maybe add a water pump to make it a fountain? Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make a recycled newspaper fort
I had so much fun as a kid making a fort out of a blanket and furniture but this way looks like even more fun!! I think I may just have to try it as an adult. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to paint fireworks
I have posted quite a number of projects that are made with cardboard tubes but this art project uses them as a “paint brush”. I think they make a great print. Pop on over to the blog Learning for Kids … Read More ...
100 color mixing challenge
Isn’t this pretty? I think so and I bet this would be a cool technique to use on upcycling virtually anything you can paint. It is called the 100 color mixing challenge. I am sure there are different ways to … Read More ...
How to make cute pom pom birds and more springtime
Sunday was the first day of spring which is a great reminder to think about crafts based on the birds and the bees and all that good stuff. Pop on over to the blog She Knows for the tutorial on … Read More ...
Easy way to make recycled Easter egg flowers
Plastic Easter eggs now come with little holes already in them so why not use them to make other crafts? This idea to use green pipe cleaners as stems is awesome! Pop on over to the blog to see how … Read More ...
How to make a St. Patrick’s Day pot o’ gold piggy bank
It’s never too soon to teach kids about saving money and this adorable St. Patrick’s day pot o’ gold piggy bank is just the thing to encourage them to save their money this holiday. It would also be cute to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper bag journal
What I really like about this recycled paper bag journal is how the handle gets incorporated into the design. I bet this would work with gift bags too. Pop on over to the blog ArtBar for the full tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make kid gift ornaments
I know these are billed as kid gift ornaments but I kinda think they would be fun to get at any age….even mine 🙂 Pop on over to the link Emily sent in to the blog Nap Time Creations to … Read More ...
How to make a mini spa tin
Looking for a fun little gift to give your friends, your kids’ teachers, and even people you run into that you think you use a little surprise gift? Well, these little mini spa tins are just the thing! Pop on … Read More ...
How to make an hourglass time out stool
I love this photo and this project. Even though I don’t have a kid, I still think it would make a cool item to have around the house as anything oversized is fun. Pop on over to the blog The … Read More ...
Amazing collection of Christmas decorations made of pasta
I just happen to have bought a bag of bow tie pasta
to paint in a variety of colors to use as accents on all sorts of things. When I spotted this amazing collection of Christmas decorations made with all … Read More ...
How to make graphic dominoes
Is it art or is it a fun game. Why both! I love this idea. Wouldn’t this be a great project to do with the kids and then play with them? Thanks to Ama for sending in the link to … Read More ...
How to make a DIY cork board mural
I simply love how BIG this is! The clever crafter at the blog Vintage Revivals has a wonderful tutorial on how to make a cork board mural. I bet this technique would look cool with virtually any image and … Read More ...
How to make recycled jean pocket bean bag toss game
Spending time outside playing games can be fun for kids as well as adults and these cute bean bags made out of the back pockets of jeans are a fun item to make with last year’s clothes that don’t fit … Read More ...