This DIY clay and screen bug house is a perfect craft project for a kiddo to kick off the summer. I love it because it is super fun and creates a completed masterpiece with tons of play value and purpose. My kids all loved to collect bugs when they were little. Actually, they still probably do. Because sculpting with clay is a craft that is calming and fun, this project …
Crafting While Camping – Camping Crafts For Kids of All Ages We love the outdoors and spending time camping for days in a row to enjoy the beauty of nature. While we love to explore, cook over the campfire and hike – we also love to get creative. DIY and making things is perfect in the outdoor setting with kids, families and Girl Scouts. It creates opportunity to connect and …
Painting canvases and having sweet treats to match is a great way to create a crafty get together, celebration or party. These three kid canvas paintings are great for the summertime because gosh, we all love sweet treats when the weather gets hot and sticky. I am excited to provide you with the steps to lead a group of kiddos as they create masterpiece canvases. I am also thrilled to …
Summertime creates a magical opportunity of time and experiences for journaling. With school out of session and new adventures in the works, kids (and grown ups) have the perfect possibility of adding journaling to the daily routine. This darling journal is a fabulous way to be able to add all kinds of wonderful things that create a way to save memories and empower dreams. This post is sponsored by Xyron …
Crete darling charms in any theme you love most. These DIY clay charms are a great way to make a very unique and personal gift. I love working with Sculpey clay because it it not only fun but creates such awesome masterpieces. Whether you use special clay tools or your fingers and a hard surface, you can make the most darling little things. I am excited to show you four …
Last weekend we had an awesome time at our DIY De-Stress workshop making tools and sharing ways to get rid of worries and anxiety. It is so hard to believe how much kids have in their minds and hearts these days. I seriously hope that these tools make a difference for the kiddos who participated and all of the kids that will make them as a result of this blog …
DIY Weighted Plush Anxiety Buster Monsters for Calming Kiddos These weighted stuffed monsters are really cute, super soft and heavier on their bottoms than their tops. I made the pattern this way because some of the kiddos I know like weighted animals to hold as they find it calming. The weighted monsters can be made from any fabrics but we love using fleece best. These DIY weighted monsters for calming …
Guided Drawing Carrot It’s no secret that I have a crush on carrots. I am a little over the top, carrot crazy. I created this carrot art as a resource to use with younger kids in practicing the steps of following directions while being creative. The most fun part of this project is how very different the carrots all come out when done by different kids because they are all …
How to Plan a STEM Event Learn how to plan a STEM event that is great to with kids of all ages. Here are tons of great ideas, tips and free printables too. We did this with Girl Scouts and had an amazing and successful gathering. If you want to host a Girl Scout S.T.E.M. event, do it. It is easy peasy to plan and super inspiring for girls. It …
Easter Bunny Collage Art with Newspaper Creating art for the seasons is so much fun. Of course, creating a bunny is good all year round in my opinion. Kids love the opportunity to mix it up with paint and other items like newspaper, papers and embellishments in their artwork. I whipped these eggs and this painted/collaged bunny print up in about and hour or so. It all depends on the …