Here is an easy chalk and glue art project to try with the kids! While working on this project, kids can further develop fine motor skills and learn some elements of basic color theory. This chalk and glue art project has become one of our favorite go-to activities because there are so many design options […]
5 Tips for Hosting a Pumpkin Painting Party
October 20, 2014 by
Every year (but one) for the past five years we have held a Paint your own Pumpkin Party. It’s a fun, non-birthday, reason for us to gather together with our friends during our favorite season. We hold the party outside and enjoy the crunch of leaves under our feet and the cool autumn breezes. It’s […]
Stamped Polymer Clay Hearts
January 27, 2014 by
Christmas is behind us and February is quickly approaching, which, of course, means the next holiday… Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day happens to fall directly between my birthday and my daughter’s birthday. Needless to say, February is a busy month for us (don’t forget Groundhog’s Day)! But, despite the busyness we always enjoy making a little something […]
Apple Book and Kids Craft
September 6, 2013 by
One of my very favorite fall themed books is Apples by Gail Gibbons. It is jam packed full of apple information and filled with appealing illustrations. There are many different apple themed crafts you can do after reading like this cute apple suncatcher. These tissue paper suncatchers are so simple that even toddlers can make […]
Homemade Gifts for Mother’s Day: Washi Tape Vase
May 6, 2013 by
Homemade gifts are perfect for Mother’s Day. Moms love to get crafts and cards that their kids have made so this washi tape vase kids craft is sure to be a hit! Making a washi tape vase from a Mason jar or jelly jar is so simple that even toddlers can do it with help! […]
How Do You Inspire Creativity?
March 13, 2013 by
This week’s topic is one of my personal favorites: kids and creativity. They go hand in hand with one another quite naturally. Valerie shared some wonderful gift ideas to spark the creative process, but I didn’t want to stop there. I know this is a topic we could spend a few days talking about … […]
