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Recycled CD Ladybug Craft For Kids

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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

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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...]

Rainbow Shamrock Suncatcher Craft

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One craft that we do year round are suncatchers, they're great because it can be easily adapted for the younger kids. My two year old and four year old love making these and it's great practice for scissor skills. With St. Patrick's Day not too far away we started decorating with these Rainbow Shamrock Suncatchers. Easy Rainbow Shamrock Suncatcher Kids Craft This post contains affiliate links. … [Read more...]

The Best Free Printable Valentines For Kids

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Looking for the perfect Valentines for Valentine's Day? Here's a list of the best FREE printable Valentines for kids! Simple print and attach a small treat to hand out to your classmates. The Best Free Printable Classroom Valentines For Kids 1.Kinetic Sand Valentine - via Smart School House2.Printable Kitten Valentine - via Positively Splendid3.Popcorn Valentines - via Glued To My … [Read more...]

15 + Cute and Creative Penguin Crafts For Kids

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These 15 creative penguin crafts make the perfect winter kids craft, preschool craft, and winter animal craft for kids. You can pair these with the movie Happy Feet or grab the supplies and have a craft night inside on those cold winter days. 15 Creative Penguin Crafts For Kids To Make Click on the links below for instructions. 1.Handprint Penguin - via Crafty Morning2. Rocking Paper … [Read more...]