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Gifts Kids Can Make

How To Make Salt Dough

March 25, 2020 13 Comments

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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…

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Make Your Own Place Mat For Kids

September 21, 2017 18 Comments

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…

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How To: Easy Coffee Filter Angel Craft

December 10, 2013 26 Comments

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…

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Gifts Kids Can Make – Gifts From A Jar

December 3, 2013 23 Comments

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…

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Gifts Kids Can Make – Easy No-Sew Fleece Hat

November 26, 2013 31 Comments

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…

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How To: Sock Bun

September 26, 2013 19 Comments

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…

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DIY Recycle Greeting Cards Into Bookmarks

March 4, 2013 9 Comments

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…

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DIY Paper Tie Kids Craft

February 15, 2013 5 Comments

Father's Day Tie 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:…

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DIY Valentine Bookmarks – Free Printable

February 11, 2013 4 Comments

Valentine Bookmarks – easy, free and did I mention easy?! This DIY kid activity prints right from your hone computer and is your easy-button-activity for class Valentine ideas. These Valentine’s Day Bookmarks are practical, nut-free, and great for a boy or girl (teacher present too!). Download a pdf of this FREE Parent Club printable here: Happy Valentine bookmarks Your…

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DIY Valentine Mail Box For Kids

February 2, 2013 2 Comments

Valentine Mailbox

My crafty kid came up with this idea: “Let’s Make A Valentine Mailbox” (this Activity Mummy in me gushed with pride). We re-purposed a clean container that was flagged for the recycling bin and crafted it into this super easy kid DIY mail box. In under 10 minutes you can make this while you’re prepping…

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DIY: Transform Scarf Into Vest

January 28, 2013 6 Comments

Tween girls will LOVE this! (mine did). Transform a regular, rectangular, scarf into a vest. Fashion should always be this easy! No sew. No tape. No brainer really. Fold, knot and wear. Hmmm…I should consider a Mom version for myself. You will need: Long rectangular scarf Nothing else – it’s that easy-breasy! Directions: Fold scarf in…

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Top 5 Gifts From A Jar

December 3, 2012 9 Comments

I always encourage my kids to make homemade gifts to give whether it be for a holiday gift, birthday party, or teacher present. Made-by-kid gifts are inexpensive, unique and usually pretty easy. I will make this a series of “Gifts Kids Can Make” posts but for starters…here are my Top 5 Gifts From A Jar. Start with a…

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