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By Kristen 14 Comments

Tie Dye Coffee Filter Art for Kids

Tie Dye Coffee Filter Art for Kids

Let's think about art supplies you might have at home.  Have you ever wondered how people, teachers, and KIDS make those really cool Coffee Filter Art projects? It's actually not very hard.  We've made them for years, sometimes we turn them into turkeys (pinned over 60,000 times) and peacocks. I just LOVE this cool color mixing process. If you don't have coffee filters, go ahead and try something similar with paper towels. You can see how we colored them BEFORE (left) and AFTER (right).  They … [Read more...]

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The Best of Make-Your-Own Recipes

The Best of Make-Your-Own Recipes

In times like these, I've noticed more and more of us going back to the basics.  Simple play activities and crafts.  Some of us even have time for a little DIY. Are you looking for the best Make-Your-Own Kid Recipes?  This list was made by experienced moms! The links will take you directly to the recipe. Bath Paint Bath Paint  Shaving Cream Paint Bubbles Giant Bubbles  Bubbles and Snake Maker Chalk Glowing Chalk  Sidewalk Chalk Paint  Clay Bread Clay Cloud Dough Cloud Dough Colored … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, Crafts and Celebrations Tagged With: Crafts, DIY, Recipe, unplugged play

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Cinnamon Ornaments with Just 2 Ingredients

Cinnamon Ornaments with Just 2 Ingredients

Our Cinnamon Ornaments will come out of the ornament box this year still smelling fabulous again.  Every year, I enjoy their scent and love making more.  I get just as excited about these Christmas ornaments as I do about our Keepsake Handprint Ornaments.  I'm always so happy when they survive year to year. Related Post:  18+ Homemade Christmas Ornaments Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments Recipe Ingredients for Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments: Applesauce  - 1 cup Cinnamon powder - 1.5 … [Read more...]

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How To Make Seashells Ornaments for Christmas

How To Make Seashells Ornaments for Christmas

Have you ever collected a ton of seashells and you didn't know what to do with them?  Every time we go to Florida, we collect the prettiest shells.  Even if you don't have your own shells, you can purchase them and pretend you were there! We've turned our shells into this handmade Christmas Seashell Ornament (below) and a seashell wreath. Seashells Ornaments Every ornament on our Christmas tree seems to have a special memory.  They've either been handmade like our "I Spy" Ornament or … [Read more...]

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How To Make A Glow In The Dark Yoda T Shirt

How To Make A Glow In The Dark Yoda T Shirt

DIY Star Wars Yoda T-Shirt Do you have a Star Wars fan in your house?  With all of the fun new Star Wars products always coming on the market, having something unique like a glow-in-the dark t-shirt is super cool.  We love LEGOS, Yoda, t-shirts, and anything that glows in the dark.  How about combining all three? Perfection! You can complete this DIY glow in the dark shirt in about 30 minutes.  Win! If you're looking for a fun shirt to wear while you're at Legoland , this is … [Read more...]

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