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…
Gifts Kids Can Make
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…
DIY Recycle Greeting Cards Into Bookmarks
Birthday cards, holiday cards, thank you cards…it seems wrong to throw colourful card stock into the recycle bin. This DIY is a step-by-step to repurpose cards into bookmarks. You could even turn this simple DIY into a kid birthday party activity… You will need: Greeting cards Scissors (I’m using Fiskars scissors above and they cut like butter!) Hole punch…
DIY Paper Tie Kids Craft
This easy DIY kid craft just uses four things: coloured construction paper, masking tape, scissors and string. Four things, most of us already have in the house! Make a bunch and do them as a Family Day activity (also works great for Father’s Day). Great kid craft for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and big kids alike. You will need:…