Gratitude Tree Craft for Thanksgiving This Gratitude Tree Craft for Thanksgiving is the perfect way to get the kids involved in crafting, decorating and learning about gratitude. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for and find ways to share it. This craft is totally family friendly and a great project to do together. Let’s make one using Oly*Fun from Fairfield World. …
Kid Craft Leaves of Gratitude and Kindness Spreading kindness matters. It matters all the time. These leaves of gratitude and kindness are a great way to get kids involved in making a difference for others. I am teaming up with Alexandra’s daughter Maddie (from The Hedgehog Hollow) to share this fun autumn kid craft with you along with a an awesome giveaway from ooly. Ooly makes the best kid art …
Whip up a batch of delicious autumn snack mix! This scarecrow munch mix is a great little snack for kids to make at a party, in the classroom or at home. It is super fun for Thanksgiving too. It packaged up nicely and with the little free printable tags makes a great autumn kindness gift. This snack mix is gluten free which makes it perfect for me. It is a …
DIY Friendship Bracelet At some point in every kid’s childhood, they make or receive a friendship bracelet. The act of creating them to give away is filled with so much heart and kindness. My girls have made a bazillion of them over the years. This DIY Friendship Bracelet tutorial is the easiest one I know and has been used my kids and my Girl Scout troop. A DIY Friendship Bracelet …
Make a difference for Valentine’s Day with these fun ideas. Creating gifts and goodies to use for Valentine Service Projects takes the idea of spreading kindness and love to those who really need it most. These are some super simple but great ideas for kids to make a difference in the community through the act of creating and giving items that are adorable and necessary. Directions Cards and Tags for …
Paper Bag Pinata Craft for Kids Kids of all ages love surprises, celebrations and festivities. It is so easy peasy to make this pinata – and only requires a few supplies including my favorite paper crafting adhesive, Easy Tear Tape from Therm-O-Web. I really do LOVE this stuff because it holds things together with such strength. I don’t know that anyone would want to hit the pinata because it is …
DIY Worry Dolls and Friendship Bracelets The cord that I received recently from Hemptique is so so beautiful and fabulous to work with. It is gorgeous in both color and texture. I have had so much fun working with it and creating new ideas for projects and ways to package gifties. I am excited to share two of my creations, DIY Worry Dolls and Friendship Bracelets. This post is sponsored …
Easy Mixed Media Bird This totally adorable mixed media bird is a great little project for crafters of all levels to make and use for decorating OR sending happy mail (or both). I made this one especially for my friend Kelly in Colorado and am mailing it to her tomorrow. We are hiking buddies and this time apart is hard because we can’t get out on the trails and experience …
Best Guide to Painting Rocks This is one of my favorite craft projects. I love that it can be done with kids, adults, seniors and all the people. It is fun to do alone and super fun to do while camping, at events and with groups. This is a fabulous Girl Scout craft project for meetings and while in the outdoors. Spreading kindness can be done in so many wonderful …
DIY Neighborhood Heart Hunt Here is a yard game that can be played with then entire neighborhood. Create a DIY neighborhood heart hunt in a few simple steps. This is a great way to spread some happy, cheerful joy for everyone who walks around the neighborhood getting fresh air and exercise. This post is being written during social distancing and quarantine times of Covid-19 but could certainly be done at …