Nighttime Dream Catcher Create your very own dream catcher! Supplies 1 yard yarn 4 popsicle sticks Beads All-purpose glue Safety scissors Instructions Arrange four popsicle sticks in to a diamond shape and attach them together using glue. Let dry. Once dry, tie one end of your yarn around a section of your dream catcher. Start Continue Reading …

Little kids seem born to shake: rattles, juice in a sippy cup, their own groove thing. You can delight them with this simple homemade shaker crafted from — because we know you’ve got no shortage — a pair of laundry detergent caps. What you’ll need 2 clean laundry detergent caps 1/3 cup of rice or Continue Reading …

Handprint Tutu Create a beautiful Handprint Ballerina Tutu using cardstock and fingerpaint! Supplies Pink Paint Paint Brush Pink Cardstock White Cardstock Scissors Glue Pink Ribbon Instructions Fold your pink card stock in half and cut out the ballerina body suit. Unfold the pink cardstock. Cut a piece of ribbon and wrap it around the body Continue Reading …

Build Your Own Butterfly Wings Supplies Supplies: (1) Empty cereal box (2) Plastic bags Glue Tissue Paper, Construction paper, makers, crayon (optional) Scissors Hole punch Instructions Instructions: Open up both the top and bottom flaps of your empty cereal box. Cut along one corner of the box from the top to the bottom. Cut off Continue Reading …

Pop-Up Heart Card Every little kid loves the charm of pop-up books. Now, they can recreate the magic with this 3D Valentine’s Day card. Best for kids age: 6 and up What you’ll need: White card stock; red construction paper; double-stick tape; glue; and kid-safe scissors. How to make it: Cut out a heart-shaped pattern Continue Reading …

Sweet Spot Hearts Snip candy hearts for an entire class in a snap. To make, cut a heart from a strip of candy dots, and glue it to a piece of construction paper. With scalloping scissors, cut construction paper to create a border around the heart. Thanks to Martha Stewart for the cute idea!

Patterned Paper Wrap Store- bought treats are more special when covered in pretty patterned paper. Pen a note on the underside or on a tag attached with waxed twine. Tuck gum into a card stock “matchbook” stamped with a message; sticks of gum sold in large packs often have plain white wrappers that are perfect Continue Reading …

Heart Potato Stamps Here’s a use for a potato that’s about past its shelf life. Great for cards, picture frames, even tee shirts if you use fabric paint. Best for kids age:  Any age What you’ll need: Cardstock, paint, potato, heart shaped cookie cutter, paper and a small pairing knife How to make it: Begin Continue Reading …

  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 …