Who wouldn't want a vase full of these colorful crepe paper flowers! Materials: Crepe paper Scissors Green floral stem wire Floral stem wrapping tape (green) Wire cutters Tacky glue Optional food coloring Directions: Cut a 12" to 18" long piece of crepe paper, with your scissors make cuts into the paper about every … [Read more...]
Leather Cord Bracelet
June 11, 2013 by
These leather cord bracelets are so quick and easy, you can use beautiful buttons or colorful glass beads. Materials: Buttons or glass beads 1.8m Leather cord Scissors Button bracelet: Before you start make sure the leather cord will slide through the button holes! I'm using 7 one inch mother of pearl buttons and one 1/2" … [Read more...]
Chick Egg
February 6, 2013 by
So cute, so easy these little chicks eggs. Materials: Plastic eggs Orange felt 7mm eyes Feathers Tacky Glue Scissors Directions: Cut orange felt into long triangle shape for the beak, and glue onto egg. Glue 2 eyes just above beak, glue small colored feather to the center back of the egg. If you want to be able to … [Read more...]
Paint Pen Decorated Plastic Eggs
February 6, 2013 by
So much fun to decorate eggs with paint pens or colored sharpie pens, the kids will want to get in on the fun. Materials: Plastic eggs Paint pens or Sharpie pens Let your creativity out, have fun with poke a dots, squeegly lines, little flowers!! The paint pens seem to give a brighter colors and show up more, but … [Read more...]
Wire Spiders
September 16, 2012 by
Spiders, spiders....everywhere! Black wire and seed beads for eyes will be all you need for making these spiders, you will have a jar full in no time! If your children want to help make spiders, let them use black pipe cleaners, pony bead eyes and follow the same directions! pipe cleaner spider Materials: Black 26 gauge wire (I … [Read more...]
Coffee Filter Flowers
September 9, 2012 by
It's so quick and easy to put together these beautiful coffee filter flowers. They can be made in any size and can be used on gift bags, gift tags, or on a wreath! These coffee filter flowers are stuning in white and the paint dipped coffee filter flowers are just as easy. White coffee filter flower with inked edges Paint dipped … [Read more...]
Tissue Paper Balls
June 27, 2012 by
It's so fun to make these tissue paper balls, your children are going to want to help! They can be made in any size and any color, they instantly add color and a wow factor to any party. Materials: Tissue paper (larger ball 8 to 12 sheets) Fishing line or string Scissors Directions: Lay out and flatten the tissue paper, you … [Read more...]
For the Birds
June 19, 2012 by
The children will have so much fun helping make these easy bird feeders and even more fun watching the birds come to the feeders! Materials: 4 cups bird seed 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons Corn Syrup 1 envelope unflavored Gelatin Wax Paper Mixing bowl and spoon Cookie cutters Straw or toothpick Ribbon, yarn … [Read more...]
Painted Wooden Clothespin Snowman Ornament
December 10, 2011 by
These little snowmen will add charm to any Christmas tree or gift box! They are quick and simple, and make a great project to do with the kids! Materials: Wooden Doll Pins 3 3/4" (package of 30, sold in craft stores) Red or Green felt for hat Acrylic paint: white, black, orange, red and or green Clear Gloss … [Read more...]
Kid’s Artwork Turkey
November 20, 2011 by
Gather the kids, grab some paint and lets make paper turkeys that stand up! How adorable are these just make sure that Grandmother gets one, too! These turkeys are so easy that any age can help make them. This turkey pictured here has water colored tail feathers, but if you can get the kids to put their hands in paint. I love the tail feathers … [Read more...]
