Crafts

  • Glitter Ornaments with Sand Art

    Do you stay away from glitter at all costs?  But you’re torn because you love the sparkle, but can’t stand the mess?  What if I told you that you could have the best of both worlds?  The sparkle, without the mess?  You know how much we love ornaments around here.  So I’m happy to introduce […]

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  • The Secret to SAND ART with Kids

    Sand Art With Kids We absolutely love sand art! Not only is the final product beautiful, the dumping and color layering can be quite therapeutic! And this method is Kid Proof! We also added GLITTER to some of our creations to make Glitter Sand Art. Scroll down for all my SAND ART tips… How to make your own […]

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  • Merry Minion Ornament!

    Minions are all the rage this year!  One child was a Minion for Halloween and now the other one is busy crafting Minion Christmas Ornaments. No strict directions here, just photo inspiration and general guidance. It is amazing how creative children can be when we introduce them to a broad goal and give them the […]

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  • Pinewood Derby Car Ideas: Angry Birds and Super Mario

    Pinewood Derby Car Ideas Are you looking for a fun and creative way to rock the Pinewood Derby this year?  I’m excited to share with you two popular Cub Scout Pinewood Derby car ideas; Angry Birds and Super Mario.  Also, see my tips for how to make a Pinewood derby car a positive experience for kids […]

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  • Yarn Star Ornaments

    You like the fancy projects, they like the messy ones.  How do you find a craft activity that meets the needs of everyone? You may just with this simple Christmas project and best part, it cost zero dollars.  This ornament looks beautiful and is easy for little hands.  Just check your craft stash and see if […]

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  • “I Spy” Christmas Ornament

    I Spy Christmas Ornaments….It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This I Spy Christmas Ornament is a fabulous gift, just pair it with your favorite “I Spy” book.  These are perfect for home or school. I’m going to call this a craft, but it was really more of a hunting and gathering expedition.  Going to […]

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