This burlap flag craft has been brought to you by Burlap Fabric. All opinions are mine. The boys and I really making crafts together, especially during the summer. We love flags, but realize the complexity once we’re already covered in paint, figuring out how to equally space all 50 stars. It is what it is, …
Father’s Day is in a few weeks (June 21, 2015 to be exact.) My boys always love to make things for Daddy, all throughout the year. Sometimes, they could use a little direction, because really, how many pictures can Daddy hang on his office walls? This year for Father’s Day, I hope to give hubby …
We are pretty big Dallas Mavericks fans. Well, the Captain insists that he doesn’t like the Mavs, but as long as he lives in our house, he is a Mavs’ fan….HA! Well, when he was a baby, I ordered some super cute Dallas Mavericks fabric on ebay for a custom cloth diaper. Well, I had …
Easy Dot Art Shamrock Craft for Kids Crafts are something that we all can agree on in this house. The boys are excellent about coming up with their own crafts, but sometimes they need a little guidance to get started. They love these Do A Dot Art! markers that Grammy gave to them and so …
We are gearing up for the youth group Super Bowl party at our house on Sunday. The boys want to decorate and have made a few posters for the big event already, but we needed some more football decor. The Captain created this adorable textured paint football craft for kids and it turned out great! …
Happy Valentine’s Day, Curious George! Banana Valentine Craft for Kids One of the boys’ favorite book characters is Curious George. How can you resist this lovable, mischievous little monkey? One book we like to read this time of year is Happy Valentine’s Day, Curious George! I love crafts that the boys can create on their …
The boys love listening to a good book. I love seeing their excitement for a character like Corduroy or Clifford come alive. To extend their excitement and understanding, I search for a fun craft or activity based on the book we have read. This makes it fun for the whole family and provides a genuine …
The boys and I love to celebrate each season with a fun craft. I went in search of some great fall, but not Halloween, crafts and I came up with twenty great fall crafts for kids! I think we will start with some leaf crafts, then apple, then pumpkin, and complete the rest later in …
We have been using glass cups, bowls, and plates for a few years now to limit our use of plastics in the home. I try to get our dishes from thrift stores or clearance but things DO break with kids using them, so you really can never have enough! Recently, my mother gave me quite a few of …
I learned the fine art of watercolor resist back in elementary school, third grade, if I remember correctly. After the first time, you will realize how beautiful it can look after it’s finished…and if you’re like me, realize that you don’t need to be so lazy the next time. This craft does take time …