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200 Rainbow Wood Craft Sticks for under $7 shipped

by Karen Mendes | Amazon, Crafts, DIY | 0 Comments

Rainbow Wood Craft Sticks Summer is coming and you may want to update your craft supplies for the kids. I found this 200 pack of Rainbow Colored Wood Craft Sticks for only $6.24 on Amazon and they ship free with Prime. They come with a storage bag too. These are great for so many crafts. Here are some of our favorite crafts: Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons Father's Day Crafts for Kids to Make Popsicle Stick Crafts Grab this Digital Craft Ideas Magazine for just $3.39, no coupon needed! Don’t have Amazon Prime? That’s ok you can Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial to see what it’s all about! Once you try it out, if you decide it’s not right for you, you can cancel before your trial is up...

Cricut Tool Kit Deal

by Karen M | Amazon, Crafts, HOT Deals | 0 Comments

Cricut Tool Kit Deal If you got a new Cricut for the holidays then you'll need this tool kit! Amazon currently has the Cricut basic tool kit for only $13 shipped with Prime! The regular price is $32 so this is a great price. Amazon prices change often. This may no longer be the price. Don't have Amazon Prime? That's ok you can Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial to see what it's all about! If you decide it's not right for you, then you can cancel before your trial is up and pay nothing. Some of my favorite benefits of Amazon Prime: * Instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes * Borrow Kindle books * Get unlimited FREE two-day shipping (no minimum order size)

Christmas Crafts for Kids

by Karen Mendes | Crafts, DIY, Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

Making Christmas Crafts is part of the season, isn't it? While the kids wait for Christmas to come, try some of these fun crafts with them. They'll be entertained for a while and you can add to your holiday decorations. I remember making ornaments for our tree growing up and my mother still has them. They are some of her favorite keepsakes! Christmas Crafts for Children Paint Chip Christmas Tree Ornaments - Me and My Inklings - You can do so much with Paint chips including turning them into cute ornaments! Check them out!! Frozen Play Dough - Krystal Skitsch - What's Frozen play dough? Click through and see for yourself! Salt Dough Ornaments - A Party of Four - I love making salt...

15 DIY Christmas Ornaments

by Karen | Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holiday Gift Ideas, Holidays | 0 Comments

15 DIY Christmas Ornaments My girls and I love to go nuts decorating for the holidays. You can never have enough ornaments! Growing up we would always make ornaments as crafts with my mother and she saved every single one to hang on the tree each year. Our tree never lacked in ornaments. My girls make them in school every year too! I love putting those on the tree. Make some of your ornaments and memories with these DIY christmas ornaments! 15 DIY Christmas Ornaments Button Wreath Ornament | Domestic Mommyhood – Gather some old buttons or buy new ones and get together as a family and make these adorable button ornaments! Our First Ornament | Views from the Ville – If you’re a new...

15 Fall Centerpieces to Liven up any Room!

by Karen Mendes | Crafts, DIY, Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

Fall is pretty much here which means it's time for the decorating to begin! There are far too many holidays in the fall to miss out on all the great decorating ideas! Try one of these fall centerpieces that we loved! 15 Fall Centerpieces Kitchen Table Fall Harvest Centerpiece |Simmworks Family – Check out this adorable way to use a mini log look alike along with dried corn and candles to make a cute centerpiece for your dining table this fall! Simple Fall Centerpiece | About a Mom – If you’re stuck on deciding what to do for some fall décor inside your home, settle for this simple yet adorable pumpkin centerpiece filled with fall colored flowers! Halloween Pumpkin Centerpiece | Busy Mommy...

8 Coloring Tips to Use Gel Pens Effectively

by Karen M | Crafts, General, Tips | 0 Comments

Gel pens are difficult to control but can make your art vibrant and beautiful. Check out this article for some tips and tricks for using gel pens. You can get really creative with gel pens because of their vibrant colors. However, if you do not know how to use them, things can get messy quickly. Gel pens are very different from your typical coloring tools, such as crayons or watercolors. But once you get the hang of it, you can make some beautiful pieces of artwork. They are kind of similar to color pencils since they work on the same principles but are more difficult to control. We will take a look at some creative coloring tips and techniques for using gel pens to improve your artwork....

How to Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons

by Karen Mendes | Crafts, DIY, Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

Broken crayons normally litter your kid's rooms. Bits and pieces of these once useful crayons are now adding to the clutter. For some, the only solution is to throw them in the trash. Take a minute to think about the fact that you may be able to create attractive crafts using broken crayons. You can easily make those crayons useful again for your kids. Here are some of the few interesting crafts that kids can make using broken crayons. How to Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons Make a New Set of Trendy Crayons With this project, your kids can remold broken crayons in order to make a new set. The project does involve melting crayons, so adult supervision is necessary. Here’s how to it: Find...

Handmade Father’s Day Crafts for Kids

by Karen | Crafts, DIY, Father's Day, Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

Mother's Day has passed and now another big day approaches that's just as important....Father's Day! Sometimes it's easy to find a present for grown ups to give as presents but the kids need help with their ideas for dad on that special day. Don't neglect the kids' giving this year. Check out these 12 Handmade Father's Day Crafts for kid's to help you show their daddy how awesome he is! 12 Handmade Father's Day Crafts for Kids You Are My Superhero | Glued to My Crafts - Dad's always need a card on Father's Day, why not let the kids be the one to make it this year? Hand and Footprint Art | The Whoot - For those dads who love to keep little items as memories, why not give him a...

Summer Activities to Keep Kids Active

by Karen | Crafts, DIY, Kid Stuff, Summer | 0 Comments

Summer is here and the kids are out of school. While my girls do play well together and independantly, there are times when I need to occupy them with activities. Some weeks it's difficult to think fun things day after day. That's when I turned to Pinterest for some ideas. Check below for 20 summer activities that will keep your kids busy at any point in the day! 20 Summer Activities to Keep Kids Active Get them Moving Glow-in-the-Dark Volleyball | Me. Myself, and Tena - Looking for an evening activity to get the kids moving? Then use these great tips on how to have a glow-tastic night of volleyball! Noodle Wicket Ball | My Kids’ Adventures - Get the kids to play a game together and...

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

by Karen Mendes | Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

Keep the kids busy this Thanksgiving season with a few fun crafts to teach them about the history of the holiday! Check below for some of our favorite Thanksgiving crafts! 15 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids Hanging Turkey | Jade Louis Designs – Thanksgiving crafts have to include a turkey! Have a ton of fun making this hanging turkey. Instead of it getting put in a box, you get to hang it wherever you please in the house! Turkey Leg Place Card | Fiskars – These are an adorable craft that will make your little ones feel like a part of the getting ready on Thanksgiving! Pinecone Turkey | A Pumpkin and a Princess – This is the cutest turkey pinecone I’ve ever seen. Usually I’m not partial to...

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