Children’s Easter Crafts
March 18, 2008
I’m sure you already realize that Easter is this Sunday, so there’s no time to lose getting those Easter crafts in for the kids. Here’s a few ideas to get you started, and I’ll be posting more Easter craft ideas throughout the week!
Easy Egg-ceptional Experiments - I just love it when you can get a little learning in with a holiday! This page has some easy and fun science experiments that you can do involving eggs. Even younger kids will get a kick out of some of them, although they won’t understand the “science” behind the trick… it’s still fun!
Toilet Paper Tube Bunny - What would Easter be without at least one toilet paper tube craft? This one is really easy… I’ve even included templates for the bunny parts to make it super simple.
Easter Moasic Eggs - This is a quick and easy craft project that you can pull off on the spur of the moment without any preparation. It also serves to give those little hands a little cutting practice… something they could always use.
Paper Plate Easter Basket - Paint the back side of a paper plate brown or tan (basket colors). Let dry. Cut out half of the inside of a paper plate to make the basic basket with handle. Cut several egg shapes out of different colors of construction paper. Glue a few strands of green easter grass to the back side of the plate so that it pokes out into the opening in the plate. Glue several eggs to the back of the plate so that they also peek up into the opening in the plate. Flip the basket over and write “Happy Easter” on the plate.
Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
March 14, 2008
Since we’re getting so close to St. Patty’s, I thought you might be able to use some last minute St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas for this weekend. I’ve had a couple of people email me about whether the holiday is to be celebrated on the 15th or the 17th… so here’s what I know:
Are You Ready For St. Patrick’s Day?
March 11, 2008
This year St. Patrick’s Day is on March 15th (this Saturday)… Are you ready? Just in case you find yourself behind the eight ball, here are some easy and fun ideas for St. Patrick crafts that you can do with the kids.
Irish Neck Tie - This St. Patrick’s Day tie is quick to make and a lot of fun to wear! In fact, you probably won’t get it off your kids even after St. Patty’s because they are so fun and silly.
St. Patrick’s Crafts
March 4, 2008
It’s a little bit early for St. Patrick’s Day crafts, but St. Patrick’s Day and Easter are so close together this year that I thought we better get started now so that we can get them both in! So… this is the first installment for St. Patrick’s Day crafts… Funny Shamrock People (a personal favorite for my kids), Irish Door Hanger, Simple Potato Prints, and a Paper Bag Leprechaun. Enjoy!
President’s Day Crafts
February 15, 2008
I hope you had a great Valentine’s Day! Since President’s Day is on Monday, I thought I’d post some President’s Day crafts even though it’s the last minute… just in case you’re looking for something to do this weekend.
Mini Stovepipe Hat - This mini stovepipe hat looks just like the one that President Lincoln wore and it’s really simple to make.
A Few of My Favorite Valentine Crafts
February 11, 2008
I’m sure you already know that Thursday is Valentine’s Day, so this is probably the last post I’ll do for Valentine Crafts. I’ll be spending the rest of this week working with my kids on Valentine cards for school friends and getting those all important Valentine mailboxes ready.
Below you’ll find my personal favorite Valentine activities…
I also wanted to take a quick minute to thank you all for your great feedback on the blog… You are awesome! Have an absolutely LOVELY Valentine’s Day!
Kissin’ Fish Valentine Bag, Valentine Mailbox, and Cornflake Hearts
February 6, 2008
Valentine’s Day is only about a week away, so many of you are probably working with your kids on creating valentine boxes and bags to collect all those Valentine’s they’ll get next week. Here’s a couple that we’ve done in our family before, as well as a Valentine recipe that my kids love!
Valentine Crafts: Headband, Lollipop Mice, and Toilet Paper Tube Valentine Butterfly
February 1, 2008
Now that it’s February (where did the time go?) it’s really time to start working on those Valentine Crafts. Today it’s a Valentine Headband craft, Lollipop Mice, and a Toilet Paper Tube Valentine Butterfly.
