Make Your Own Sidewalk/Pavement Chalk. Have you seen the adorable shaped chalks they have on Etsy?
Well, I have. And I may or may not totally covet them. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. This led me to wonder - could you make your own chalk? The shops on Etsy do, so maybe there was a recipe we could follow here at home! I Try DIY: Painting with Tita Mikko. When this little one asked if she could come over to my condo, I couldn't say no.
She's quite the crafty one, so I knew we were in for an afternoon of activities. So after an hour of Dance Central, I thought it would be best to attack some paint. I wanted to teach her something new, so I was hoping to try out some blow painting. Instead of bringing out just the brushes, I took out some paper straws, too. I started dipping the straws in various colors. Then blew some streaks in whichever direction. DIY Cork Boats. Wednesdays are Jude and mama days.
I don't work, he doesn't have preschool and I try my hardest to make it a fun day for both of us. A few Wednesdays ago, I asked Jude if he'd like to make a craft and he said, "Yes, I want to make a boat. " This is what we came up with. I originally had no intention of blogging it (sometimes that gets in the way of our fun) but this was such a blast for both of us I simply had to share it. Be prepared for hours of fun. Before I get into the tutorial please promise me that you will not judge my massive cork collection. DIY Cork Boats You'll need corks, the more the merrier (about 13 per boat)craft foamtooth picks and bamboo skewerspermanent markersscissorshot glueoptional - string Directions Cut a rectangle of craft foam, about 4" x 6" for each boat you plan to make.
How to Make a Robot - Curly Birds. Even robots can be curly girls.
I made this little family for the girls and they have been zoomed and flown all over the house. To make the spaceship Materials: Oatmeal Container Silver contact paper Sparkly paper Glue Steps: Cover the oatmeal container in silver contact paper. Draw a big circle on shiny paper, cut it out and fold to make a cone. Cut two circles of felt. Flower Pens. It's back-to-school time, and who doesn't want unique, fun school supplies?
Here's a craft to make your boring, old pens fun, stylish, and unique! These are so easy to make, and after all it is back-to-school time, so take advantage of this time to make these pens! P.S. Flower pens are one of my mom's specialty crafts that she has been making for years. So, thank you Mom for sharing your craft! 1. 2. 3. Kaleidoscope Rice. It’s about this time of year where I really start to hit a wall when it comes to entertaining a toddler in the house.
When the temps dip below 20 degrees, we can’t stay outside in the snow for extended periods of time, so it’s up to me to come up with a whole host of projects that’ll engage him (and, well, engage me, too). I’ve committed to coming up with more new ways to engage my toddler in sensory play (activities that simulate toddlers’ senses including touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing). This DIY kaleidoscope rice is the perfect project to engage kids in exploring colors with their hands.
Even better, it’s simple, non-toxic, and costs next to nothing. My son loves the bright colors, and the play possibilities are infinite. RELATED: 29 Indoor Games Your Kids Will Absolutely Love Supplies: 8 cups uncooked riceFood colorsWhite vinegarZiploc baggies Instructions: Step 1: Add 1 cup rice to a bag. Step 2: In a small bowl combine 1-2 tablespoons vinegar along with one of the food colors. Roundup: Pinwheels. Pinwheels are hot right now.
You can use them in any way and it is cute. I love pinwheels! They are fun and since paper is inexpensive, it is a cheap way to spruce up...anything, really! I've rounded up some of my favorite pinwheel craft ideas here. 1 via Amusing // 2 via Style Me Pretty // 3 via Little Living Stone As you know, I looove making paper rosettes. 4 via Somewhere Splendid // 5 by Project Nursery // 6 by me! 7 via The Broke Ass Bride // 8 via The Proper Pinwheel // 9 via dobleufa (Spanish) And of course, I had to include some big and bright pinwheels for party decor! How to Make Glove Monsters Tutorial. Save Ever wondered what to do with all those single gloves?
Turn them into Glove Monster Softies! These are one of my FAVORITE crafts E.V.E.R.! No joke. These little glove monsters are so fun to make and they were a HIT with my boys! If you’re like us, every winter, the Glove Thief comes and steals a glove or two…so we end up with a bunch of solo gloves.