Penguins and polar bears may never meet in the wild, but they can meet on your craft table, as they make a great winter project for kids ages 2-8. These projects can be done with a varying of degree of difficulty, and you can use materials you find in your home or you might pick up at the crafts store. When you are finished, you can use your penguins and polar bears for a puppet show, or create a winter background and have them live out their days on ice.
Penguins
What you need:
Cardboard or posterboard in the shape of a
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Valentine’s Day Cards and Crafts
by Jessica B. February 6th, 2012 | Craft, Valentine's Day
These days you can buy Valentine's day cards in every shape and size, but really, what is better than homemade? Here are some ideas for homemade Valentine's Day cards for kids of all ages. You can also make your own topper for a box of chocolates for a more personal touch.
All of these projects are made with items that can be found around the house. For no money spent, you can fill a few hours on a chilly winter afternoon with creative entertainment.
For cards from little ones, you can choose how much prep-work you want to do. It will
All of these projects are made with items that can be found around the house. For no money spent, you can fill a few hours on a chilly winter afternoon with creative entertainment.
For cards from little ones, you can choose how much prep-work you want to do. It will
Groundhog Day Crafts
by Jessica B. January 23rd, 2012 | Craft
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
(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
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
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
