Last weekend my 2 grandchildren came over for a crafting with Nanny date. We decided to make ladybug and bumble bee refrigerator magnets using old puzzle pieces! Along with cardboard puzzle pieces, you'll need acrylic craft paints and a few other basic supplies. Here's how to make them. LadyBug … [Read more...] about Ladybug and Bumble Bee Puzzle Pieces Refrigerator Magnets
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Homemade Faux Glass Paint for Kid’s Plastic Suncatchers
My kids enjoy painting their own suncatchers to hang up on the windows. We can often buy the plastic suncatchers at Dollar Tree or other discount retail stores. However, buying the translucent paint to paint them can get expensive. Instead...we make our own which work just as nice. * This post … [Read more...] about Homemade Faux Glass Paint for Kid’s Plastic Suncatchers
Kid’s Crafts: Glass Floral Pebbles Refrigerator Magnets
Looking for a fun rainy day craft project to do with the kids that doesn't cost a lot of money? We've got one for you today! Just head to your local Dollar Tree store to pick up the inexpensive supplies. The rest of the items you already have at home. At the DT Store you'll find bags of glass floral … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Glass Floral Pebbles Refrigerator Magnets
Hand Painted Teddy Bear Desgin Seashells Kid’s Craft Project
Kids love to dabble in arts & crafts and this hand-painted Teddy Bear seashell is an easy project for them to complete. You'll only need a few basic painting supplies along with a large 4" to 5" wide clam seashell that we collected from the beach. Before painting on shells you need to clean … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Teddy Bear Desgin Seashells Kid’s Craft Project
Kid’s Crafts – Faux Stained Glass Suncatchers
A few weeks ago I was in Dollar Tree and purchased a few packages of the plastic suncatchers that you can find in their arts and crafts aisle. They come in various designs and are made out of a clear plastic material. Depending on the package, you can get 3-4 of them in one pack for $1.25. * This … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Faux Stained Glass Suncatchers
How to Make Colorful Sidewalk Chalk
My kids enjoy playing outside and will often create artwork, holiday messages, and make a hopscotch on our front sidewalk using homemade sidewalk chalk. Making your own sidewalk chalk is easy and you can make only the colors that you need. Once it's mixed up it will take 1-3 days for the chalk to … [Read more...] about How to Make Colorful Sidewalk Chalk
Hand Painted Strawberry Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
These strawberry refrigerator magnets are super cute and made with a scallop seashell. You'll need just a few basic craft supplies to make them. A great project for older kids and adults. Once completed you can place them on a metal file cabinet, school or work locker, refrigerator or freezer...any … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Strawberry Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
Scrap Wood Painted Easter Bunny Shelf Sitter
This hand painted Easter Bunny shelf sitter is easy-to-make! We made them with a group of 13 year old Girl Scouts using inexpensive art and craft supplies. My husband cut all of the wood blocks ahead of time from his scrap wood pile. They can be any width or height that you like. The idea is to use … [Read more...] about Scrap Wood Painted Easter Bunny Shelf Sitter