Do you have a mermaid lover in your house? Here is a super sweet summer craft that comes with a free printable to get started! This mermaid paper bag puppet will bring them hours of pretend fun! Follow along with the directions below to get started. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Supplies: Cardstock or Construction Paper Paper Bags Glue Scissors Black … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Diamond Painting is a Perfect Family Craft
If you’re the type of person who loves crafting, you’re always in search of new challenges that can still evoke that same old joy of creation. We are naturally creative beings, and there’s nothing more rewarding than unleashing those old creative skills with a new craft such as diamond painting. In a short span of time it has grown from niche to darling of the arts and crafts community – and here … [Read more...]
Recycled CD Ladybug Craft For Kids
Today I'm teaming up with some very talented ladies for our first craft challenge of the year. This month's craft challenge was to create an insect from recycled materials. And because I never throw away anything, I happened to have some old scratched DVD's in my craft room just waiting to be used for the perfect craft. We decided to use our DVD's to make these handprint ladybugs that make the … [Read more...]
Eric Carle Inspired Firefly Suncatcher Craft
It’s time for The Kids Craft Stars monthly craft challenge! Every month we have a challenge between a few blogger friends and I, to in-cooperate a different craft medium or technique into a simple kid craft. This month’s challenge was to come up with a craft using tissue paper. I was inspired this week by an Eric Carle exhibit at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum that we visited with … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Handprint And Footprint Crafts For Kids
Who can resist cute handprint and footprint art? I love making these during the holidays and special occasions for gifts from homemade cards, decor, and keepsakes. Plus, it’s a fun craft that you can enjoy with the kids. I’ve rounded up some of our favorites to give you some inspiration for some Father's Day keepsakes. Check out the 18 Father's Day handprint and footprint crafts … [Read more...]