Crafts for Kids: DIY Valentine's Day Diorama
Try your hand making this three-dimensional, handmade Valentine for the little ones you love.
Try your hand making this three-dimensional, handmade Valentine for the little ones you love.
These little monsters are filled with love and make a fabulous candy-free Valentine's Day treat.
Hang this sweet little craft from the tree or tie them on your packages.
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In my last post, I wrote about our new fascination with an old product: Shrinky Dinks. A month later, Amelia's crafty love fest continues. We are well into our third package of shrink film, which I finally bought in an…
In my last post, I wrote about our new fascination with an old product: Shrinky Dinks. A month later, Amelia's crafty love fest continues. We are well into our third package of shrink film, which I finally bought in an…
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Folks, don't try this one at home. In fact, don't try it anywhere. Just don't bother.I love bubbles. You're never too old for them. Amelia and her buddy played with good old fashioned bubbles for almost an hour a few…
This blog is posting a few days late, but I have a good reason. I've been distracted by something very old and very crafty.Thirty-four years ago, when I was twelve, I spent a summer in my parents' basement building a…
In theory, I like tie dye. I always stop to look at the tie dyed clothing-selling stands at festivals. I even consider buying a shirt sometimes, but usually remember just before a purchase that I'm a little too old for…
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Amelia LOVES Valentine's Day. Seriously loves every sugar-coated, glitter-dripping bit of it. So with late-January snow days to occupy, we've already made valentine cookies, purchased valentines for her classmates, and set about making cards for teachers, grandparents, the dog, and…
We had no plans on New Year's Eve, which seemed perfect at first. Just a long, relaxing evening by the fire, watching the ball drop and reading and playing games in our pajamas. This plan entertained our 6-year-old for about…
I fell into the trap. At the start of the school year, my daughter's school held an open house, and her very wise kindergarten teacher put out volunteer sign up sheets for events throughout the year. I had to sign…