Tag: kid’s crafts

Craft Project – DIY Large Seashell Trinket Dish

Craft Project – DIY Large Seashell Trinket Dish

How many of you have seashells that you’ve collected from a recent or past beach vacation? Heading to the beach for summer vacation this year? If you answered YES to either of those questions, you’re going to love our super-easy craft project this week! Matter 

Craft Project: Seashell Crabs Yard Art

Craft Project: Seashell Crabs Yard Art

I enjoy taking long walks on the beach and collecting seashells, drift wood and sea glass. I’ve amassed a large collection of beach found goodies over the years and I enjoy incorporating those found objects into some of our craft projects. Today’s project is one 

Elmer’s Kicks Off its First-Ever Slime Making Competition for Kids

Elmer’s Kicks Off its First-Ever Slime Making Competition for Kids

Elmer’s, the crafting brand recognized for its kid-friendly and creativity-fueling crafting solutions, kicked off its first-ever Ooey Gluey Slime Games today. This series of slime making competitions challenges young people to create a video to show off their one-of-a-kind slime from now until September 16, 2018.

* This is a courtesy post for the company. No monetary compensation was received.

“The slime trend took social media by storm and continues to grow as kids seek fun new ways to express their creativity with Elmer’s,” said Geoffrey Feil, senior vice president of Marketing, Writing, Newell Brands. “The Ooey Gluey Slime Games were designed to inspire people to show off their unique slime creations with our products. This is also an opportunity for kids to become famous for their slime making skills.”

There are six different categories for slime makers to enter their totally out-there and original slime recipes, including the “Brightest,” “Coolest Textured,” “Most Unique Slime Art,” “Biggest Slime Bubble,” “Craziest Color Combo,” and the “Grossest” slime. The top videos in each category will be in the running to be crowned the Ooey Gluey Slime Games Champion by a panel of judges, including well-known slime influencer Nichole Jacklyne.

Elmer’s Kicks Off its First-Ever Slime Making Competition for Kids

All entrants could have the chance to win awesome prizes, like a year’s supply of Elmer’s glue, materials for a slime party for their class, cash, and a new tablet. The Ooey Gluey Slime Games Champion also wins a video production kit and a video collaboration with Nichole Jacklyne.

“I started making slime and coming up with different types of recipes as a way to express my creativity in a non-traditional way,” said Jacklyne. “I’m so excited to partner with Elmer’s as a judge for its first- ever Ooey Gluey Slime Games to encourage kids all over the country to participate and show off their innovative slime-making skills. I’m a huge fan of Elmer’s Glue and have been using it for years to make my slime creations and I can’t wait to see what the kids come up with.”

Two additional influencers, Joseph Anthonii and RainbowPlayMaker, will also demonstrate their own slime concoctions and encourage their followers to participate in the games.

For more information about the Elmer’s Slime Games and to upload a video showing off your most creative slime recipes, visit ElmersSlimeGames.com. The complete Official Rules can be found here. Follow Elmer’s on Instagram to stay up to date on the games.

Contest Rules: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase your chance of winning. Many will enter, few will win. Void where prohibited. Contest consists of 6 separate Categories. Brightest Glow Slime Category and Coolest Textured Slime Category entry periods start 12:00 PM ET on 7/9/18 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on 7/22/18. Most Unique Slime Art Category and Biggest Slime Bubble Category entry periods start at 12:00 AM ET on 8/6/18 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on 8/19/18. Crazy Color Combination Slime Category and Grossest Slime Category entry periods start at 12:00 AM ET on 9/3/18 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on 9/16/18. Voting and judging periods follow each Category entry period.

Open to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, at least 6 years old at time of entry. Entrants between 6 and 12 years old must have their parent/legal guardian enter on their behalf. See Official Rules for complete details, including Category voting and judging period dates, how to enter, prize details and restrictions, etc. Subject to Official Rules. SPONSOR: Newell Office Brands, 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30328.

Kid’s Craft Project: Puppy Dog Painted Seashells

Kid’s Craft Project: Puppy Dog Painted Seashells

Over the past 16 months we’ve shared numerous craft projects that use seashells in their design with you here on the blog. Well guess what? We’re back again today with another one! You can find a ton of painted seashell designs right here on the 

Kid’s Crafts: Make Your Own Press-Out Dragons

Kid’s Crafts: Make Your Own Press-Out Dragons

Twice a month my granddaughter, grandson and godson come over to my house for “Crafting with Nanny” play dates. These dates are my way of spending quality time with the kids, while teaching them fun skills that they can use throughout their lives. * Complimentary 

Kid’s Crafts: DIY Glitter Stretchy Slime Recipe

Kid’s Crafts: DIY Glitter Stretchy Slime Recipe

Kid's Crafts: DIY Glitter Stretchy Slime RecipeWe spend a lot of time with both of our grandchildren and several times every month we have them over for arts & crafts play dates. We will work on all kinds of different projects that help to teach them new things and allow their creativity to flow. As an added bonus, we’re building fabulous memories with them.

Last month we had the kids over and decided to try our hand at making Glitter Stretchy Slime. You can find all kinds of DIY Slime Recipes online and after looking at several of them, we decided to use the recipe found on the Little Bins for Little Hands blog. What’s really cool about using her recipe is that you only need 3 basic ingredients.

In addition to her basic recipe which is below…we added organic food coloring and micro-fine glitter (the kind used in bath & body products) to our slime recipe. I purchased the eye drops, baking soda and school glue at our local dollar-type of store. The glitter I purchased online from a website that sells soap making products.

Kid's Crafts: DIY Glitter Stretchy Slime Recipe

DIY Glitter Stretchy Slime Recipe

Eye Drops
Baking Soda
Elmer’s Washable School Glue
Food Coloring
Micro Glitter (the kind used in bath & body products)

Instead of stealing her wonderful step-by-step directions along with her wonderful step-by-step photographs…I’m going to link to her website. You’ll want to head on over to the Little Bins for Little Hands blog for all of the directions and tips! Trust me, this project is super-easy to make and I always give fellow bloggers credit, where credit is due (unlike others). Kid's Crafts: DIY Glitter Stretchy Slime Recipe

We followed all of her directions and once we had the ingredients mixed together, we kneaded the slime for about 15 minutes and then kneaded-in the micro-fine glitter. You can use as much or as little glitter that you would like. I recommend using a different color of glitter than your slime color, so that it shows up better. Please note: DO NOT USE CRAFT GLITTER!!!

For our project we used some old plastic bowls to mix up our slime recipe and then just tossed those bowls away once we were done. In addition, we stored each of the different colors in a zipper-close plastic quart-size freezer bag. The bags are resealable and the kids can play with their new glitter stretchy slime whenever they want. You will want your children to wash their hands after playing with their slime!

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Seven Easy Paper-Craft Ideas Your Kids Should Try

Seven Easy Paper-Craft Ideas Your Kids Should Try

It is officially summer vacation, and keeping your kids entertained for the whole day can be a challenge. How do teachers do it all day long? Today, this article would like to share a few paper-craft ideas that are easy for your kids to try 

Kid’s Craft Project – Painted Patriotic Wood Firecrackers

Kid’s Craft Project – Painted Patriotic Wood Firecrackers

It’s not often that we feature kid’s craft projects that fit within a Patriotic holiday theme. However, we’re trying to change that and include craft projects for those holidays too! This project is pretty easy-to-make and only requires a few craft supplies, adult supervision is