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Handprint Ladybug Planter

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We're finally enjoying some sunshine, which is bringing our crafts outdoors! The kids were so excited to start some gardening projects so we started these simple and ADORABLE Handprint Ladybug Planters. These recycled planters would be perfect for a fun summer craft or to make as a super sweet gift for Mother's Day. Recycle some tin cans and follow the directions below! Here's how to make your own … [Read more...]

Paper Bag Mermaid Craft For Kids

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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

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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

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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...]