Crafting with Kids category

  • Project: Pom-Pom Bunnies

    Here’s a little project that I was messing around with in the craft room the other day. It turned out so cute (and was so easy) that I just had to share. These little bunnies would be a great p...
    Mar 01, 2013 8 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Egg Crate Owl

    I was inspired by the Egg Crate Owls on Heart and Soul Preschool. They were so clever, and they really adapted so well to all the variations that the little artists made to them, that I thought we sh...
    Feb 28, 2013 3 Comments

  • Handmade Valentines

    Do you still have time for Hand Made Valentines? You Bet! You still have time to make them AND mail them if you want!! I sat down with my artist and we made ours this weekend. We had to make enough f...
    Feb 11, 2013 3 Comments

  • Project: Felted Hearts

    I was wandering around Target the other day and came across these felted heart wreaths and garland in their holiday section. (Excuse the bad iPhone shot there,  I was trying to get a shot quickly b...
    Jan 31, 2013 7 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Live Milk Colors

    This week we did a science project and watched. Live Milk Colors Supplies: Whole Milk Full strength dish detergent Food colors A white plate (white works best) Pour a bit of milk to cover the bot...
    Jan 23, 2013 1 Comment

  • Project: Potted Hearts

    Both Susi and I have plans to clean out and organize our craft spaces this year. She got a good start yesterday, but brought up a problem that we both share. We just can’t throw away those scrap...
    Jan 11, 2013 7 Comments

  • Gingerbread House Party

    Here come the holidays. And I’m not gonna lie, there is an element of frenzy that is taking over. And then, we were invited to an afternoon Gingerbread House party. It was low key, and understat...
    Dec 18, 2012 1 Comment

  • Preschool Project: Handmade Holiday Cards

    Time for another Preschool Project. And as the season dictates, we made holiday cards. The idea was to make large size greeting cards for the teachers’ holiday well wishes. Supplies: poster siz...
    Dec 13, 2012 2 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 23

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) This week ...
    Nov 23, 2012 8 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Paper Strip Pumpkins

    I have seen these pumpkins on the internet, and I decided to try them with the kiddos. Supplies: Orange construction paper green or brown pipe cleaners scissors hole punch I cut the construction p...
    Oct 30, 2012 1 Comment