It's that time of year when we sit and wait to see if the groundhog will see his shadow! Here are three fun crafts involving shadows, and things you may find around the house that can help you and your kids celebrate groundhog day.
(If you will be doing these crafts with young children, it might be a good idea to read a book or two about Groundhog Day before making crafts. Letting them see what a groundhog looks like and where it lives will be a helpful start.)
Now all you need to do is choose the craft that is
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Make a Winter Wonderland
by Jessica B. January 19th, 2012 | Craft
Here is a fun and easy winter craft project that you can make an annual tradition. You can adapt it to kids of all ages and to all levels of crafting as well. You can use the materials you have at home, or take a trip to your local craft store and stock up on special materials.
Instead of dreading the cold outside or another hour spent in front of a screen, why not give this craft a try? Not only will building it keep the kids entertained, they will be able to use their winter wonderland to amuse themselves
Instead of dreading the cold outside or another hour spent in front of a screen, why not give this craft a try? Not only will building it keep the kids entertained, they will be able to use their winter wonderland to amuse themselves
Projects for Martin Luther King Day
by Jessica B. January 12th, 2012 | Craft
Here are inspirational projects that can be a great way to bring some of the beliefs of Martin Luther King to life.
1) An Inspirational Board is a great craft with older kids, or a way to inspire yourself. Print an inspirational quote from Dr. King in a nice font. Place it on a large piece of poster board or cork. Now go through magazines or websites you find inspirational. Choose pictures which inspire you and remind you of the quote. Try 'I have a dream' theme, or 'hatred paralyzes life, love releases it.'
You can choose a wide variety of artwork.
1) An Inspirational Board is a great craft with older kids, or a way to inspire yourself. Print an inspirational quote from Dr. King in a nice font. Place it on a large piece of poster board or cork. Now go through magazines or websites you find inspirational. Choose pictures which inspire you and remind you of the quote. Try 'I have a dream' theme, or 'hatred paralyzes life, love releases it.'
You can choose a wide variety of artwork.
Snowman Ornaments
by T Akery December 8th, 2011 | Christmas, Craft
Snowman ornaments are an easy craft project to get your kids and yourself in the Christmas spirit. These can be hung on the tree as proudly displayed artwork. They also can be stored for next year's decorations, and they can be customized by your child.
In addition, snowmen make great decorations for the entire winter. Instead of the house feeling empty when all of the Christmas decorations are put away, the snowmen can stay on display. Keep your window ledges, banisters, mirrors and more filled with seasonal cheer for the entire winter. Even though the tree and stockings will be
In addition, snowmen make great decorations for the entire winter. Instead of the house feeling empty when all of the Christmas decorations are put away, the snowmen can stay on display. Keep your window ledges, banisters, mirrors and more filled with seasonal cheer for the entire winter. Even though the tree and stockings will be
Thanksgiving Place Mats
by T Akery November 17th, 2011 | Craft
Thanksgiving place mats are a way to involve your kids in the table decorations without potentially breaking things. The beauty of these homemade place mats is that they can be individually different while still matching the overall Thanksgiving theme.
Not only are these place mats a unique family touch to any Thanksgiving family dinner, they are able to made by crafters of almost any age. From the beginning scribbles of a toddler to the artistic flair of a teen, each one becomes a conversation piece that your children will be proud to show off.
You will need:
Two sheets of laminate paper
Not only are these place mats a unique family touch to any Thanksgiving family dinner, they are able to made by crafters of almost any age. From the beginning scribbles of a toddler to the artistic flair of a teen, each one becomes a conversation piece that your children will be proud to show off.
You will need:
Two sheets of laminate paper
