From bubble snakes and cardboard slides to giant ice cubes – you’ll find a great collection of activities here!
Month May 2015
DIY Stamped Fabric
These effects are easier than you’d think. Grab a potato, a block of wood and twine to get started!
Cat in the Hat Cookie Snacks
Dirt Dough and Mud Pies
Great for bath-time fun – and safe to wash down the drain. Your kids will love this!
Click HERE for the dirt instructions, for the mud; just add a bit more water!
DIY Feathers
Make some feathers to decorate in your home or make these cute earrings!
Clothespin Dinosaurs
These are scary fun!
- 4 wooden clothespins
- Paint: black and white
- Felt
: green, brown, gold and gray
- Dinosaur pattern
- Tools: paintbrush, toothpick, black marker, hot glue gun
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
- potatoes, diced (peeled, not peeled, russet, reds, whatever)
- butter
- salt & pepper (or whatever other seasoning you like, taco seasoning, garlic herb, etc)
- ranch dressing, to taste
- shredded cheese of your choice, to taste
Click HERE for the instructions
Teardrop Shaped Hanging Planter
Mid-Century inspired useful art piece for your home or office.
You’ll need:
Screws (2-3 inches)
Hardwood – I used a project panel from the Hardware store
Rope
Stain
Tools needed: Jigsaw, clamps, and sanding pad
Play Bungalow Project
Use chalkboard paint so the kiddos can designate the bungalow for their current play theme: Home Sweet Home, Market, School House, Theater, Lemonade Stand, etc..
Click HERE for the article with great tips to make this project
Bolster Pillow Project
Make whatever shape you like – but this one is great for lumbar support and brings a colorful punch to your decor.
-fabric
-trim (optional)
-loose batting or Poly-fil
-straight pins
-darning needle
-thread to match main color in your fabric
-sewing machine
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