The girls and I had so much fun making these CUTE felted Easter eggs! To make your own, you will need some wool roving. If you have trouble finding wool roving, you can purchase it online here. Start by filling a pitcher with some very warm water, and add a few tablespoons of dish soap. […]
Flowers as Canvas
March 25, 2010 by
Our Star Magnolia tree is just starting to bloom with beautiful white blossoms. We trimmed some of the branches, and placed them in a vase. The girls LOVED coloring on the white petals with bright markers! Art and nature ….combined! Clara took this coloring job very seriously. It’s hard work, being a crafty toddler, and […]
Flower Prints from Soda Bottles
March 23, 2010 by
Another rainy day here, and the girls were starting to go through a bit of “messy art withdrawl”. We made flower prints using empty soda bottles! In our case, they were empty seltzer water bottles, but you get the idea. Clara really got into the painting today! She could hardly contain her excitement! To make […]
Sunday Snapshot — At the Playground
March 14, 2010 by
Last week, the girls and I packed some sandwiches, kidnapped Mark from work, and went to a nearby playground during his lunch hour. We had so much fun! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Welcome Birds with a Bird Nester
March 12, 2010 by
The girls had so much fun putting together these bird nesters, and Clara was thrilled to participate along with her big sister! These are similar to bird feeders, but instead of filling them with bird seed, we fill them with soft, natural materials for the birds to use for building their nests. First, Emily tore […]
Quick Craft – Pot of Gold Suncatchers
March 9, 2010 by
For a super quick St. Patrick’s Day craft, cut out a pot from black construction paper, and place it on a sheet of clear contact paper with the sticking side up. Invite your little ones over to sprinkle tissue paper and gold foil confetti into the pot! We reused gold foil candy wrappers mixed with […]
Easy Robin’s Nest Picture
March 8, 2010 by
This Robin’s nest picture was a simple, easy, and tactile craft that even the little crafters can do with great success! What a fun way to welcome in Spring! To make your own, you will need: some egg shapes cut from blue construction paper, background paper, brown yarn (we used some leftovers from my stash), […]
Sunny Day
February 23, 2010 by
We made our own sunshine today! There was lots of sunbathing…. …jumping around in our bathing suits, dancing to music by The Beach Boys… …reading trashy novels (or library books)…. …and what beach day would be complete without ice pops? Now, if you’ll excuse me…. I think I hear my piña colada calling.
Kid-Made Wooden Word Blocks
February 22, 2010 by
Ever since I first saw these blocks, I knew Emily would love to make a more kid-friendly version of them for her little sister. We had so much fun working on these while Clara was napping, and now both of the girls are enjoying this adorable new set of blocks! To make your own set […]
Valentine’s Past
February 1, 2010 by
Putting together this post was a fun trip down memory lane! Here are some of the Valentine’s Day activities we did last year… Enjoy! Heart-shaped Felt Cookies — Almost good enough to eat! Chocolate-covered Strawberries — These are definitely good to eat… yum!! Volunteering at a local assisted living center — This was one of […]
Easy Reverse Resist Paintings
January 28, 2010 by
If your kids love to paint, but you would rather not deal with the mess, bleeding art tissue paper is for you. It’s very inexpensive and can be found at any art supply store — plus, a little bit goes a long way! We are never afraid to get messy with art, but at times […]
Will You Be My Paint Chip Valentine?
January 27, 2010 by
The girls and I were busy crafting up these handmade Valentine’s Day cards made from leftover paint chips (found free at any hardware or paint store). We had a bunch of different shades of red and pink, which made perfect Valentine cards! To make your own paint chip Valentine’s, place two paint chips back-to-back as […]
Who Needs Toys….
January 26, 2010 by
Who needs toys…. … when you can have Mommy’s purse? Seriously, what is with her obsession with my forbidden purse of mystery? [Note — I love how she dug through all of that just to get to the coveted lip gloss.]
Weekend Rewind — Indoor Sandbox
January 24, 2010 by
Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! Here’s a fun post from our archives, and one that I talked about on our debut for The 10! Show. The girls had so much fun with this indoor sandbox, and it’s a great activity even the littlest ones can enjoy! One of the things Emily misses the most […]
Happy Birthday, Bubble Wrap!
January 22, 2010 by
Bubble Wrap is turning 50 years old this Monday! We’ll use any excuse to celebrate!! We save and reuse this stuff all the time. It was the perfect excuse to bring it out for the girls to enjoy! Bubble wrap was originally intended as a new kind of wallpaper, but soon after became used as […]
Easy Super-Cute Penguin Prints
January 21, 2010 by
Emily thought these penguin prints were so much fun to make! She wants to make a girly penguin so this handsome guy can have some company. To make your own penguin prints, you will need some paint, construction paper, glue, and some googly eyes. You may want to have some baby wipes on-hand. Begin by […]
Low-Mess Mittens Painting
January 20, 2010 by
Clara and Emily loved painting these mitten pictures, and there was very little mess involved! The secret is to use bleeding art tissue, which is available at any art supply store and is very inexpensive. I cut out some mitten shapes from the bleeding art tissue paper and arranged them on top of some very […]
