Here is a quick and easy stay home activity: How to Make Salt Dough. And it’s inexpensive too! They last a long time (or until you drop one). This is part of a continuing Parent Club series on Gifts Kids Can Make. Here’s how to make salt dough… You will need: 1/2 cup fine salt 1/2 cup…
Gifts Kids Can Make
Popsicle stick and clothespin airplane craft
This Popsicle stick and clothes pin airplane craft is a fun afternoon project for one kid or a group of kids. All you need are Popsicle sticks, wooden clothespin, glue, magnet (and optional…paint and paint brushes). Follow this easy step by step to turn some dollar store supplies into an afternoon boredom buster… Popsicle stick…
Make Your Own Place Mat For Kids
As easy as contact paper, scissors and clip art/photos…you can quickly (and super cost efficiently) Make Your Own Place Mat For Kids. I made this place mat in minutes (really). Switch up your place mats as your child grows into a new phase (my son is big into animals and vehicles right now so I made…
DIY No-Sew Pouch
This DIY no-sew pouch has so many possibilities. You can use it as a DIY make up bag or ear phone case. Best part is that you upcycle a sock (you know you have all those lonely socks – no longer in a pair – left at the bottom of your laundry basket – this…
DIY Initial Craft For Kids
I created this DIY Initial Craft For Kids as an indoor birthday party idea. Turned out to be a pretty decent Saturday afternoon arts ‘n crafts activity for my 5 year old boy. Using stuff you probably have in your art closet already, the lil’ ones in your life can also make this DIY Initial…
DIY Potpourri – easy and homemade potpourri!
I just made my first batch of DIY Potpourri and total SUCCESS. This DIY is easy! With just a few ingredients (which you probably already have in your kitchen) you can make your own potpourri. I dried apples and oranges for a winter batch…you should totally try this… How to make homemade DIY Potpourri… You…
No Sew DIY T-Shirt Infinity Scarf
I created this No Sew DIY T-Shirt Infinity Scarf in 5 minutes. FIVE MINUTES! This is a great way to upcycle something from your own closet. It’s also a great boredom buster/craft activity for tween and teen girls. Honest-to-blog…I am wearing my No Sew DIY T-shirt Infinity Scarf right now as I’m typing this… No Sew…
Gifts Kids Can Make – Homemade and Easy
These Gifts Kids Can Make are homemade and easy. They are also great boredom busters to keep kids busy as they count down the winter holidays. Think: teacher gift ideas, grandma & grandpa homemade gifts from the kids, gifts for a parent and more. From baking to crafts these gifts kids can make use supplies you…
How To: Easy Coffee Filter Angel Craft
From the Parent Club archives but still a great activity for kids. This is my easy “how to make a coffee filter angel craft” for kids of all ages. I made these in minutes with the kids using art supplies we already had in the house. Simple, creative and hands-on fun for kids. This continues the Parent Club…
Gifts Kids Can Make – Gifts From A Jar
Perhaps the easiest in my Gifts Kids Can Make series…this is Gifts Kids Can Make – Gifts From A Jar. Seriously, you will want to bookmark this for Teacher Presents! Gifts Kids Can Make – Gifts From A Jar You will need: Clean mason jar Ribbon Measuring Cups Dry cookie mix Recipe card Pencil Tape…
Gifts Kids Can Make – Easy No-Sew Fleece Hat
Easy and really great…this Gifts Kids Can Make – Easy No-Sew Fleece Hat is a must-try! This activity is good for kids aged 7+ (for older kids…I do have a more complex version of a No-Sew Fleece Hat coming in December). This one is simple and straightforward. And the knotting is a little addictive…you might…
How To: Sock Bun
This easy How To: Sock Bun is a photo step-by-step DIY on creating this popular hair style in minutes. Really. Minutes. From quick up-do for Mom to a fancy (yet easy) hair do for a tween or little girl (think: birthday party or wedding) – there is a reason the sock bun is a growing hair…