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Crafts for Kids· Projects· Seasonal· Tutorials

5 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs without Eggs

5 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs without Eggs This year Easter weekend is looking a little different for all of us. Around here I've had a hard time finding eggs to decorate and don't want to go to the store more than I absolutely have to. Sooooo.....this afternoon my girls and I decorated Easter eggs 5 different ways without using any eggs. We just used supplies that we found around the house and had so much fun. I made a video this evening showing you what we made in case you ... View the Post

Crafts for Kids· Girls· Projects· Sew for Girls· Tutorials

DIY Emoji Shirts

Today we have DIY Emoji shirts to share with you...although I have to admit I can't take the credit for them...they are the brain child of my 9 year old who is IN LOVE with emojis. She has emoji sheets and emoji pillowcases and stuffed emojis and emoji waterbottles and...you get the point.  So when she realized that tomorrow was World Emoji Day she freaked out...and the idea for these shirts was born. ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Crafts for Kids· Guest Post· Tutorials· Uncategorized

Cloud Paintings (For the last Days of Summer)

This is a project that we shared last year over at the Crafting Chicks but are bringing it home today for a fun final days of summer project!  Hey!  It's liZ, one of the two Elizabeth's, from over at Simple Simon and Company and we are happy to be here at the Crafting Chicks today!!! Today we get to share a project that I've done about 2.8 billion times with students in my art classes and with my kids at home.  It's a favorite because it's fun, they always turn out interesting, and this ... View the Post

Crafts for Kids· Tutorials

Snowman Handwarmers

This post is sponsored by Wayfair. Today we are taking part in the Wayfair's Spectacular Snow Day Campaign for great DIY's and recipes that everyone can make during a snow day...and today's tutorial is one that we definitely need with all the snow and cold we have had this winter! I am a big fan of handwarmers, probably because my hands are always cold.  These handwarmers are filled with rice and after they are made, you put them in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds and then slip ... View the Post

Christmas· Crafts for Kids· Tutorials· Uncategorized

12 gifts kids can make…..

With the holiday season coming we put together a short list of 12 gifts that not only can kids help make but they are fun to both make and to receive! Top Row (left to right): pom pom garland, fabric paint tee shirt, felt bow jewelry, peg girls Second Row (left to right): fleece scarves, homemade crayons Third Row (left to right): handmade notecards, scrappy heart Bottom Row (left to right): craft stick puppets, square necklace, boys' peggies, felted wool necklace Kids love to be involved ... View the Post