This cute-as-can-be cupid’s arrow craft is easy for kids to create — and you’ll heart the results. Best for kids age: 4 and up What you’ll need: Twigs from your own backyard, felt and baker’s twine (or regular string) How to make it: Cut the felt into arrow tip and feather shapes and glue to the Continue Reading …
Craft Idea – Cuipd’s Arrows
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
These arrows from Cupid’s quiver may not have any supernatural effects, but that doesn’t make them any less fun to share. What you’ll need pretzel sticks heart-shaped gumdrops TO ASSEMBLE toothpicks cellophane bags card stock stapler How to make it For each arrow, insert the end of a thin pretzel stick into the top of Continue Reading …
Heart-Shaped Finger Puppet
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Puppets are universally appealing to young children. They are approachable, interesting, and funny. There is a wide variety of beautiful commercial puppets available; however, homemade puppets work just as well and can have more personality. What you’ll need: Scissors Pink, red, and white poster board Glue How to make it: Cut out a three-inch paper Continue Reading …
Kids Craft: Microwave Puff Paint
November 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is always a big hit at our house! How many of you have children who just love Puff Paint?? How many of you hate paying the high price for Puff Paint in the store?? Well here is an easy recipe for making your own Puff Paint at home. Microwave Puff Paint Ingredients: Continue Reading …
Milk Jug Ghost Halloween Kids Crafts
October 31, 2012 by 6 Comments
Last night we finally finished our milk jug ghost Halloween decorations and boy did they look cute on my front steps. I even had people stopping after they got their candy to take their little ones pictures by the glowing ghost. My kids sure were proud of the end results! It was pretty simple to Continue Reading …
Kids Craft: Tie-Dye Baby Wipes
October 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
There is one thing we have tons of in our house and that is baby wipes! So I ran across a craft for my older daughter Alicia can do. It is probably for children that are a little older but with a little mom or dad help anything is possible. Remember that your child Continue Reading …
Tween Craft: Ripped up Jeans!!
October 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
How many of you have a daughter or son that is dying for a pair of ripped up jeans! The older they look the better! Then your jaw drops when you realize that you have to pay an arm and a leg for something that looks like it came from someones trash can! So buy Continue Reading …
Kids Craft: Potato Stamping!
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How many of you have ever made a stamp out of a potato? It’s fun and the possibilities are endless! The little ones will need some help with this one but once the shapes get cut it’s pretty easing sailing for them! 🙂 You will need Potato knife paint paper Directions Cut the Continue Reading …
Guest Post: Make your own Easter Basket!
April 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
My friend over at Feisty Frugal’s has been at it again and has found us a super way to make an Easter Basket using things found around the house! Read below to see what she has to say! 🙂 I was just thinking, Easter is a little over a week away, and I have Continue Reading …
Kids Project: Crayon Rubbings
March 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Today it was beautiful outside! As a matter of fact we went on our first walk today and loved it!! I am going to surprise the girls and plan a special walk next time. Alicia will still enjoy it and I bet she figures out how to get Charlee Ann involved! The next time we Continue Reading …
