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I’m always looking for quick and easy craft projects to do with my 5 1/2 year old grandson. Today’s project can be completed in one afternoon and you only need a few supplies to make them. We picked up a package of 2″ round unfinished …
Every year my sister-in-law hosts a Gingerbread House decorating party for all of the kids in the family. She started this tradition 8 years ago and its a great way to get the children excited for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Plus, its a lot of …
My daughter has been dabbling in Origami for the past 2 years. She enjoys turning a piece of paper into a pretty work of art. Her friends are often envious of the things she creates. Origami is an affordable hobby that anyone can enjoy.
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Origami Farm for Beginners by Anne Passchier is a great how-to book for those who want to learn origami. The book is for ages 6 and up and includes 24 sheets of origami paper. You can start learning on day one!
Title: Origami Farm for Beginners
Author: Anne Passchier
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486843612
Book Synopsis: Sheep, roosters, ducks, and more — kids will be amazed by the variety of animals they can create. Step-by-step, full-color illustrations explain exactly where to fold and crease, and children can start right away since the book includes 24 sheets of origami paper in all colors of the rainbow. The 22 models are graded from one to three stars, making the book ideal for papercrafters of all abilities.
Princess G loves making origami animals and was excited to get her new book. As a parent I was happy that it came with paper, so I didn’t need to make any special trips to the store. All you need to provide are a pair of scissors.
Inside the book you’ll find an introduction section that teaches you the basic folds with step-by-step instructions. All of the projects in the book are labeled by level of difficulty: easy, medium, or hard. The instructions are easy to follow and understand. A great book for beginners, especially for a child age 6 years and up.
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If you’ve been following this blog for the past 10 years you’ll already know that we’re a big crafting family. I enjoy getting together with my granddaughter twice a month to work on arts and craft projects. The holiday season is here and we’ve ramped …
My grandchildren love to sit down and work on various arts & craft projects with me. When it comes to decorative paint, they love painting on found objects like driftwood, seashells, river rocks, etc. This project is great for children age 5 years and up. …
Looking for a fun holiday project to do with the kids? Got a few seashells lying around from summer vacation? Live near the beach? You’ll only need 3 clean shells to make this adorable elephant Christmas tree ornament. Young kids will need a little bit of adult assistance while older children should be able to complete the project on their own.
Kid’s Crafts – Painted Seashells Elephant Christmas Ornament
1 Partial Whelk Shell Spiral
2 Small Clam Shells
Gray Metallic Craft Paint
Black Acrylic Craft Paint
White Acrylic Craft Paint
Paint Brush, Water Dish, Paper Towels
E6000 Adhesive Glue
Scissors
6″ Long Clear Fishing Line
Clear Acrylic Spray Sealer, Glossy Finish
Wash and thoroughly dry all shells before beginning this project. You need to remove sand, debris and fishy odors first! You can do this by rinsing them in warm, soapy water. Air dry.
Paint all 3 seashells with gray metallic craft paint. You will need 2 coats of paint to get the coverage that you need. Let dry. Use the black acrylic paint to make 2 tear drop shaped eyes. Let dry. Once dry dot the inner eye using white acrylic craft paint. Let dry.
Use the E6000 Adhesive Glue to add the small clam shell ears to the top of the elephant’s head. You’ll want to place them at a slight angle. We used metal clothespins to hold them in place until the glue was set. Tie the clear fishing line into a loop with knotted ends. Use the glue to add the hanging cord to the back of the elephant’s head. Let everything dry for several hours.
Take your ornament outside and spray both sides with 1-2 coats of clear acrylic spray sealer in a glossy finish. Let dry for a few hours. Your ornament is now ready to be hung on your Christmas tree or use as a package topper.
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We love visiting the beach and always come home with a bag full of seashells to use in our crafting projects. Just like me, my two grandchildren love working on various arts and craft projects. Just last week my granddaughter made these two adorable Seashell …
I’m homeschooling my 11 year old daughter for the entire school year and always looking for new STEM projects for her to complete. A few weeks ago we came across the Baking Soda Fizzy Rocks project which she really enjoyed. This project is best for …