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Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Monday, November 2, 2015
Paper Plate Dia De Los Muertos Skulls
Happy Dia De Los Muertos! This year my preschooler and I celebrated this beautiful holiday with two crafts. A couple of weeks ago we made sugar skull artwork from sugar cubes. Recently we made these super easy Paper Plate Dia De Los Muertos Skulls!
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
No-Carve Hardware Pumpkins
If you're not keen on carving a pumpkin this year, dig around the 'ol toolbox and try out this easy no-carve idea instead!
No-Carve Hardware Pumpkins!
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Friday, October 16, 2015
Spooky Monster Family Portraits
Today's art project is literally the easiest Halloween art activity ever. (Really!) Continuing with our month long theme of Halloween Crafts, I recently gave my son a fun art prompt- to draw a family portrait... with a twist!
Rawr! Spooky Monster Family Portraits!
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Sparkly and Lacy Yarn Spider Webs
Looking for an unusual Halloween Craft that'll please kids of all ages? My son and I recently made this sparkly and lacy yarn spider web craft together. The results were really, really beautiful and the process was really unique!
Sparkly and Lacy Yarn Spider Webs
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Make Sugar Cube Sugar Skull Art with Kids!
Looking for a fun Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Craft to do with the kids? How about this sugar skull process art activity? Different, everyday materials are combined to create a piece of unique and lovely artwork!
Sugar Cube Sugar Skull Art
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Easy and Spooky Shrunken Apple Heads!
Do Halloween crafts rock your world? Yes!?
Awesome. They totally rock mine
too. Halloween is my favorite holiday of
the year. Costumes, magic, candy, gross
things, spooky things—I love it all!
Tomorrow is
the first day of October and I’m trying to squeeze in as many Halloween crafts
as I can before the month is over. Today
I’m sharing a really neat Halloween activity that also doubles as a STEAM (science, technology,
engineering, art, and math) activity too.
We’re making shrunken apple
heads!
Super Easy and Spooky Shrunken Apple Heads
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(Ha! My
husband was weirded out my this little guy, but I think he’s just adorable. Look at that toothy grin!)
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Make Monster Sculptures with kids!
Looking for a fun Halloween activity for preschoolers?
Why not set up a monster-making factory in
your dining room? Yup. This fun art and craft activity is a great
way for kids to be creative and gear up for the upcoming
holidays. (Hooray Halloween! Woo-hoo!)
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Living in Southern California, I have a tough time appreciating seasons. I mean, we’re still in the 70s-80s here. The leaves are green…. I'm still wearing shorts and sandals. It just doesn’t quite feel like fall. So this monster-making activity really helped us get into the fall spirit.
Friday, September 4, 2015
DIY Halloween Treat Containers
The other day I was cleaning out our old sand toys... when the thought hit me. Hey! These buckets would make great Trick-or-treat containers!
(Funny when inspiration strikes, right?)
(Funny when inspiration strikes, right?)
Monday, August 24, 2015
Two ways to Make Confetti (And Celebrate Fiesta!)
Have you ever made confetti before? I've seen bags of it in the stores, but never made my own. Recently my son and I walked with our church in our town's parade. It was a really fun Children's parade celebrating our town's Mexican, Spanish, American Indian, and early history.
I really wanted Chuck to have something to throw in the parade. (Because let's face it, allowing a preschooler to throw colorful things at people = SUPER kid fun.) So the night before the parade, my husband and I made two HUMONGOUS BAGS of confetti for kids to throw. And guess what? We made it in less than half an hour. That's right. We became confetti-making machines! Here's how we did it!
I really wanted Chuck to have something to throw in the parade. (Because let's face it, allowing a preschooler to throw colorful things at people = SUPER kid fun.) So the night before the parade, my husband and I made two HUMONGOUS BAGS of confetti for kids to throw. And guess what? We made it in less than half an hour. That's right. We became confetti-making machines! Here's how we did it!
Let's Make Confetti!
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Make GIANT DIY Greeting Cards for Family and Friends
I don't know about you, but there's something cute and fun about seeing super tiny or super big things. Today I'm over at DIY Candy sharing how I made these Giant DIY Greeting Cards!
Happy making, friends!
Let's keep in Contact!
Happy making, friends!
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Let's make Patriotic Paper Plate Purses!
(Whoa! Just realized that the title had way too many Ps in it.) 4th of July is THIS Saturday! And if you're looking for a super easy 4th of July craft to do with the kids, tada! Make some Patriotic Paper Plates with them!
Patriotic Paper Plate Purses!
Visit Handmade Charlotte to the get the full Paper Plate purse Tutorial today!
Let's keep in Contact!
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
DIY Easy, Breezy Cardboard Rainbow Mobile (Template included)
Rainbows have been on my mind a lot lately. Maybe it has to do with landmark Supreme court ruling? Or maybe it's just because I've been kinda sick and they make me feel happy. Hrmm... probably a bit of both reasons, I suspect. Here on the blog, I've shared a full spectrum of rainbow crafts. They're colorful, fun, and always put a smile on people's faces. Today I'm sharing this easy, breezy cardboard rainbow mobile that I whipped up a couple of nights ago.
I really love how it moves in the air.
Cardboard Rainbow Mobile
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Thursday, June 18, 2015
Father's Day Super Secret Message Card
Father's Day is right around the corner! And surprise, surprise... Chuck and I have yet to make hubby a gift or a card. (I've been pretty sick lately, so I've totally been off the ball with crafts. Ack.) Last year we made these super cute Father's Day Cards. This year... well... it might just be a chocolate bar and a doodle. (Sorry hubby!)
But I still have a cute Father's Day card to share. This super-secret spy card would be great for older kids to make for dad. Kids create their own ciphers and codes. Then, dad decodes the message on Father's Day. Neat, right? You even turn the dials to find out the code. So. Cool!
You can find a video for this Super Secret Father's Day Message Card on PBS today!
(And if you need more tips on how to make the cipher work, check out my comments down in the comment section!)
But I still have a cute Father's Day card to share. This super-secret spy card would be great for older kids to make for dad. Kids create their own ciphers and codes. Then, dad decodes the message on Father's Day. Neat, right? You even turn the dials to find out the code. So. Cool!
You can find a video for this Super Secret Father's Day Message Card on PBS today!
(And if you need more tips on how to make the cipher work, check out my comments down in the comment section!)
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
How to Make Tissue Paper flowers
Are you looking to create gorgeous, realistic tissue paper flowers with the kids? Then this is the tutorial for you! These flowers are beautiful and super easy to make. Just grab a bunch of tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and scissors and you're all set to make a colorful bouquet for someone special!
How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers
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Sunday, May 3, 2015
Slinky Rainbow Garland
Are you looking for an easy, fun, and colorful kids craft? Well, then today's slinky rainbow garland is just up your alley. I've been digging rainbow crafts lately. They're just so fun and happy! And these rainbow garlands are totally rocking my world. I was inspired by Minieco's folded rainbow paper garlands and decided to make some of my own! Chuck loves playing them like an accordion and watching them wiggle around. (Ok, I kinda do too. They're mesmerizing!)
Slinky Rainbow Paper Garland
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Friday, May 1, 2015
Flower and Star Clay Ring Bowls
Have you ever worked with clay? I'm a clay novice and I always get slightly nervous thinking that we need a kiln. But I was totally wrong! There are lots of great, affordable air dry clay options out there. Since my son loves play dough, working with clay has been a really great activity for us to do together. With Mother's Day right around the corner, here are some super easy DIY flower and starry night clay ring bowls that you can whip up with your children!
DIY Flower and Starry Night Clay Ring Bowls
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Monday, April 27, 2015
Make Pasta Frames with Kids!
Ah, pasta. It's cheap, always in your cupboards, yummy...and a GREAT crafting material! Today I'm super excited because my fellow Rockin' Art Moms and I came up with 14 super fun, beautiful, and easy pasta art projects that you can make with your kids!
And... *drum roll please* we want to see YOUR pasta creations and we're also hosting a GIVEAWAY too. Yippee! So definitely check out the bottom of the post to see the giveaway details and all the other ladies' awesome posts.
Chuck and I decided to use our pasta to decorate painted picture frames!
And... *drum roll please* we want to see YOUR pasta creations and we're also hosting a GIVEAWAY too. Yippee! So definitely check out the bottom of the post to see the giveaway details and all the other ladies' awesome posts.
Chuck and I decided to use our pasta to decorate painted picture frames!
Make Pasta Frames With Kids!
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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Mathy Mother's Day Jewelry
Mother's Day is coming up! So of course, fun kid-made gifts have been on my mind! Last week we made these darling egg carton flower pins. I thought they would go great with some lovely kid-made jewelry. But of course, there had to be a twist! (A math twist that is!)
Let's Make Mathy Mother's Day Jewelry!
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Egg Carton Flower Pins
I love seeing kids' homemade gifts. Don't you? There's something beautiful about receiving a gift made by tiny hands. Today several kid-craft loving bloggers and I took on an egg carton craft challenge. We came up with different ways to craft with egg cartons. Since Mother's day is coming up next month, I thought it would be great to make some egg carton flower pins! Like our styrofoam mosaic tile picture frames, this craft turns "junk" into lovely gifted treasures.
Egg Carton Flower Pins
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Saturday, April 4, 2015
How to make Woven Easter Baskets
Easter is tomorrow! And if you're looking for a super easy and cute kids Easter craft.... this is it! Check out these woven Easter Baskets!
A friend left her strawberry baskets at our place the other day. I kept meaning to return them to her, but never got a chance. Oops. So they just kept staring at me this past week... whispering, "Craft with me, craft with me." Well, of course I had to obey their siren calls.
With all their open holes, I knew they would be perfect to practice weaving on!
(By the way- we've done so many weaving crafts over here that this was a nice one to add to the collection:
How to make Woven Easter Baskets
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A friend left her strawberry baskets at our place the other day. I kept meaning to return them to her, but never got a chance. Oops. So they just kept staring at me this past week... whispering, "Craft with me, craft with me." Well, of course I had to obey their siren calls.
With all their open holes, I knew they would be perfect to practice weaving on!
(By the way- we've done so many weaving crafts over here that this was a nice one to add to the collection:
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