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7 Crafts Made from Nature
Summer is about sleeping in (we should tell our kids it is a summer rule: sleeping in), lazy days by the pool or beach, popsicles and lots of sunscreen. Here are some fun ideas to help spend your summer days making some nature crafts. Enjoy! Dipped in Gold: Aren’t these just gorgeous? I think you could use just about any type of kid-friendly paints. These would look pretty on display in a wooden bowl! Found on: Blabla Kids It’s a Hoot: My new favorite site Fireflies and Mud Pies is so cute – she has a ton of great ideas like this fun owl! Make a wish little firefly: And…
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7 Craft and Gift Ideas Featuring the Lovely Dandelion
It’s no secret that I adore dandelions! It’s hard for me to resist walking by one and not pick it up and make a wish. What about you? For me, they represent childhood, dreams and and I can only imagine all the wishes they have helped grant! Here are some simple craft ideas using dandelions that you can try out. Many of these crafts could be given as a gift such as the jar of wishes or the dandelion pillow. Enjoy! Make a Wish: What a fun idea! Collect dandelions on your next nature walk and put them in a jar to enjoy. And next time you want to make…
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DIY Mother’s Day Gift :: A Sharpie Art Apron
DIY Sharpie Art Apron Looking for the perfect handmade gift for Mother’s Day? Look no further! Make something useful that Mom will love. You will need: Apron (I bought mine on Amazon here) Sharpies, fine and ultra fine point Rubbing Alcohol Paint Brush Paper Towel Bird Template Print out the bird to size you like. I like to cut out the bird, play around to see where you want it and then trace around it. If you have transfer paper that will work perfectly. Start coloring with Sharpies. I placed a paper towel underneath to catch some of the alcohol. The alcohol dries really quickly. Some fabric…
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DIY Woven Wall Hanging
This is a wonderful project for adults and kids to try. It is easy and fun and you can find stuff in and around your house to use. My son, Ruan, made a very cute one for his teacher as her holiday gift this year. You will need: some yarn and/or fabric cardboard box a stick, twig or driftwood ruler, pencil and scissors Cut a piece of cardboard box. The one I used is 5 x 7. Measure half inch marks on the box. Cut slits approximately 3/4 inch deep. Use yarn as your base and start by adding the yarn though the slits you just cut. Leave a…
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How To Make Fall Yarn Apples
How To Make Fall Yarn Apples This easy craft will yield a harvest of yarn apples in no time! Materials • Red and light green yarn, 3 feet for each apple • Brown and dark green pipe cleaners • Wire cutters (or good scissors to cut pipe cleaners) • Scissors • Cardboard Preparation: Cut pieces of cardboard 2 x 5 inches Bend each piece in half lengthwise, then open it again, so it is almost flat again. Instructions • Start wrapping the red yard around the cardboard. Try to go around 100 times, though 80 times will do. • Cut a brown pipe cleaner in half and…
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Cooking With Raddish
My kids like cooking. I often attempt to find jobs for them to pitch in with meal preparation, but I find myself in a rush to get the dinners made and forget to include them in the tasks that are suitable for them. I do try to find snacks or meals that they can play a role in, but searching for kid-friendly recipes that really give them the chance to get their hands in there can be time consuming. I was super excited when I stopped at the Raddish booth at the CHEA Homeschool Convention this past April. It was just what I had been looking for. I was…
