Kids Crafts

Stained Glass Butterflies (Kids Craft)

April 2, 2013 By Debbie 6 Comments

Here’s a simple kids craft that looks amazing with a little sunshine – Stained Glass Butterflies. My kids and I had fun making these stunning and colorful butterflies.

I’ve seen tissue paper stained glass projects before but didn’t realize how pretty they look in person. Since I recently made a Butterfly Tree, I decided to make our colorful tissue paper stained glass project into butterfly shapes.

The materials we used to make Stained Glass Butterflies were dark cardstock paper, colored tissue papers, contact paper, scissors, pencil and butterfly template.

I first cut different colored tissue paper into several pieces.

TIP: The template and the dark cardstock outlines for the butterflies were made ahead of time. My kids only had to decorate the butterflies which is the fun part for them.

I took my butterfly template and folded it in half. I then folded my dark cardstock paper in half.

I placed the folded template on top of the folded paper.

I traced and cut out the butterfly.

We then placed the butterfly on the sticky side of a piece of contact paper. Note: We also cut out a middle for the butterfly.

Now the fun part – My kids decorated their butterfly by placing pieces of tissue paper within the butterfly outline.

(Optional step) We placed another butterfly outline on top.

We placed contact paper (sticky side down) on top of the finished butterfly. We smoothed it out. We cut the excess contact paper so all we had was the butterfly shape.

We hung them up on our window using tape.

Look how gorgeous the butterflies look with the sun shining through them.

Seriously – they are beautiful.

Have you made any tissue paper stained glass crafts?

Happy Crafting!

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12 Easter Craft Ideas for Kids

March 21, 2013 By Debbie Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for crafts to do with your kids or for your kids, then check out the list below. I’m sharing 12 fun Easter craft ideas for kids.

1. Easter Bunny Bottles

2. Envelope Bunnies

3. Brown Bag Bunny

4. Paper Plate Bunny Craft

5. Paper Plate Footprint Bunny

6. Easter Egg Maracas

7. Mini Chick and Bunny Party Cups

8. Easter Chick Card

9. Paper Easter Bunny, Chick, Carrot Cones

10. Spring Flower Peg Craft

11. Stained Glass Easter Eggs

12. Easter Tissue Paper Cross

Have you made any Easter or Spring Crafts with your kids?

Happy Crafting!

Also read about 20 Creative Easter Egg Decorating Ideas.

Find other Spring and Easter ideas HERE.

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DIY: Paper Easter Bunny, Chick, Carrot Cones

March 23, 2012 By Debbie 10 Comments

Here’s an adorable Easter craft project to put together. I’ve made some cute Easter and Bunny projects in the past and this one is no exception. Create a Bunny, Chick and/or Carrot Cones made out of paper.

Display them as decorations. Use them to hold Easter treats. Make them with kids.

Whatever you decide…it’s easy to create.

The materials to make these Easter cones are scrapbook paper, googly eyes, cotton balls, scissors, glue stick, hole puncher, ribbon and a cone template.

Trace and cut out a cone template. (Find our cone template at the end of this post).

Trace cone template onto paper. I used scrapbook paper. Cut out the template. Form a cone shape with it and secure with glue. Note: The pink paper I used for the bunny was a thick cardstock. I had to press and hold the glued area until it was secure. The thinner the paper the easier and quicker it will secure using a glue stick.

Bunny: I used pink paper. Decorate the bunny using googly eyes, cotton ball for nose and cut out white strips for whiskers. Cut out bunny ears and glue to back side of cone.

Chick: I used a patterned yellow paper. Decorate chick using googly eyes and cut out an orange beak.

Carrot: I used a patterned orange paper. Cut out a green stem and glue to back side of cone.

I attached ribbon to the cones. I also filled the cones with matching colored grass.

Sweet and simple.

Download the Cone Template HERE.

See our other kid-friendly projects made with googly eyes:

(I’m linking up to I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party, Sunday Showcase Party, Made By You Monday, Tip Me Tuesday and The Frugal Girls.)

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The Cute Little Easter Bunny Bottles…

March 21, 2012 By Debbie 1 Comment

I never imagined a year ago I would see our Easter Bunny Bottles all over the internet. They are linked on Flickr and have been pinned on Pinterest over 3000 times. They are featured on several blogs – - in the U.S and outside the U.S. and in different languages. To those who have shared this project – Thank You!

In case you’re new here or have not seen this cute project…go check out how to make the Easter Bunny Bottles HERE.

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DIY: Hanging Paper Four Leaf Clovers

March 8, 2012 By Debbie 18 Comments

My kiddos were on Spring Break and I decided some quality craft time was needed. We made some cute 4 Leaf Clovers for St. Patrick’s Day.

This project is inspired by our Say It With Love – Paper Heart Garland.

TIP: You could make this more simple by making the clovers with just green paper. I personally love it combined with the white paper and rainbow-colored words. The four leaf clovers look great with or without it.

The materials to make a Hanging Paper Four Leaf Clover are green cardstock paper, white paper with rainbow colored words (see below for link to printable), straight edge cutter or scissors, ruler, glue stick, stapler and ribbon.

Want to know how to make these cute Paper Four Leaf Clovers? Continue reading…

Cut paper into strips. You’ll need 4 strips of white paper, 4 strips of green paper and a smaller green strip to make one Four Leaf Clover.

Measurements:
The white paper with rainbow colored words – 9 inches tall and 3/4 inch wide.
The green paper – 8 inches tall and 1 inch wide.
The green (which is the inner part) is going to be wider but shorter than the white.

Also cut a green strip 4 inches tall and 1 inch wide to use as the clover’s stem.

Fold each strip in half (except the 4 inches tall green strip for clover stem).

Center the white strip onto the green strip and line up ends. I glued the white to the green only on the ends.

Take the ends and hold together to form a heart. Staple. That’s the first clover leaf.

I also glued the point of each heart – green paper to white paper at bottom point.

I then repeated the steps to make a clover leaf heart 3 more times. There will be 4 hearts total.

I glued three of the hearts together. I then glued one side of the forth heart.

I placed glue on both sides of the bottom part of the 4 inch green stem. I then place it in between and secured.

I did a little bendy curve at the end of the clover’s stem.

The last thing I did was attach yellow ribbon to the four leaf clover to hang on each light of our kitchen chandelier.

How’s that for a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft activity and decoration?

Download a copy of the St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Words Printable HERE.

Find other similar paper projects:

Find some St. Patrick’s Day food ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party, Sunday Showcase Party, Made By You Monday, Tip Me Tuesday and The Frugal Girls!)

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DIY: Headband Holder

February 16, 2012 By Debbie 2 Comments

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Organize your child’s headbands (or your own headbands) using this DIY Headband Holder. It’s simple and inexpensive to make.

If you use oatmeal often for breakfast or baking, then you’ll love this craft project because you’ll repurpose an oatmeal container. This is not the first time I’ve repurposed an item for a DIY project. I often repurpose jars. An oatmeal container is a nice change. (I originally saw this headband holder project on Ain’t She Crazy.)

I noticed one day my daughter had her own unique way of storing her headbands. She placed them on her bed’s footboard. I think it’s a creative solution. I really don’t mind the headbands staying there except for the times I have to change her bed sheets.

I suggested we make a cute headband holder. This got her excited. My other daughter wanted to make one as well.

The materials to make this headband holder are an oatmeal container (the big one, 42oz. size), two 12×12 scrapbook papers, Mod Podge, paint brush and scissors.

Want to know how to make a Headband Holder out of an oatmeal container? Continue reading…it’s easy.

I first cut the two scrapbook papers to be the same height as the oatmeal container. Note: One 12×12 scrapbook paper is not big enough to wrap around the oatmeal container which is why you’ll need two sheets of paper.

I applied Mod Podge on the back of the first scrapbook paper. I placed the paper onto the oatmeal container carefully and smoothed it out. I then applied Mod Podge on the back of the second scrapbook paper. I placed the paper onto the oatmeal container carefully and smoothed it out. I waited 15 minutes for it to dry.

I applied a thin coat of Mod Podge on the top of the paper and waited 15 minutes for it to dry. I then put a final coat of Mod Podge.

I traced a circle on scrapbook paper around the oatmeal container’s lid. I adhered the circle to the top of the lid using Mod Podge. I also applied a thin coat of Mod Podge on the top of the lid’s paper.

Now, my both my daughter’s headbands are organized and displayed nicely. As a bonus, you can also store other hair accessories inside the headband holder.

(I’m linking up to Sunday Showcase Party, Tip Me Tuesday and The Frugal Girls!)

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DIY: School of Fish Valentine (and Printable)

February 9, 2012 By Debbie 18 Comments

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I recently did a post which featured Homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas.

I shared this post with my kids and my daughter wants to give the School of Fish Valentine to her classmates. I found this cute idea on the blog, Bateman Buzz, but I originally didn’t see a printable for it. So, I made one and I am sharing our School of Fish Valentine printable HERE with you. (The Bateman Buzz recently shared a printable HERE.)

This Valentine printable would look sweet paired with Swedish Fish or Goldfish crackers.

Put the treats in a baggie, tie it up and attach the School of Fish Valentine printable.

See our other free printable Valentine’s Day cards:

You may also like our Handprint I LOVE You This Much card HERE.

Read about other homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas HERE.

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party and The Frugal Girls!)

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DIY: Handprint I LOVE You This Much Card (Kids Craft)

January 31, 2012 By Debbie 9 Comments

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Here’s a homemade Valentine’s Day project with a personal touch – a Handprint I Love You This Much Card. This is a sweet card your kids can make and give to a loved one such as a grandparent.

To make this card, all you need are paper, scissors, pencil, glue and a marker. I also used a heart puncher.

First trace both your child’s hands on a piece of paper. Cut out the traced hands.

Cut a strip of paper. I used one that was about 1 inch wide and 12 inches longs. Fold this paper accordion style.

Glue each end to one hand.

We used a heart puncher to cut out a heart. We glued the heart to the front of hand. My daughter then wrote I and You.

Open up the card to stretch out the accordion style strip and write “THIS MUCH.”

Now, it’s time for your kids to customize the card with other words and decorations.

How cute is this Handprint I LOVE You This Much Card?!

If you’re looking for other Homemade Valentine’s Day Card Ideas, then click HERE.

(I’m linking up to I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party, Sunday Showcase Party, Made By You Monday, Tip Me Tuesday and The Frugal Girls!)

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Homemade Valentine’s Day Card Ideas (Kids Craft)

January 24, 2012 By Debbie 2 Comments

Are you looking for Valentine’s Day treats and cards you and your kids could make to give to their friends. Here are some fun ideas.

POPpin Valentine – Make a POPpin Valentine treat using a microwave popcorn bag covered with scrapbook paper and label. Read more about it and get a printable on Go Team Duncan.
I Dig You Valentine’s – Give this adorable Valentine gift using plastic shovels and candy.
Fish Valentine – Make a Valentine’s Day treat using Swedish Fish. Read more about it on Bateman Buzz. (UPD: I recently made something similar with a printable HERE.)
You Rock Valentine – Package Pop Rocks for a sweet Valentine that rocks. Read more about it on A Small Snippet.

Here are some cute homemade Valentine’s using lollipops.

Make a Super Valentine. Read more about it on Zakka Life.
Flower Lollipops. Read more about it on Skip to My Lou.
Jolly Lollies – Mustachioed pop Valentine or Lolly-puckered mouth.
Photo of child giving lollipop. Read more about it on Keepin’ It Real 24-7-365.
Butterfly Lollipops. Read more about it on Skip to My Lou.

Here’s another idea – a You Make My Heart Glow Valentine. I love this idea where a teacher gave glow sticks to her students. Read more about it and get a download on The Teacher Wife.

MORE HOMEMADE VALENTINE’S DAY CARD IDEAS:

We made some these cute You are just WRITE Valentine’s Day cards HERE.

We made some sweet Bursting with Happiness Valentine’s Day cards HERE.

My kids and I made these Handprint I LOVE You This Much cards. Read about it HERE.

We made this Wheelie Fun Valentine’s Day Card printable for my son. Read more about it HERE.

Find more Valentine’s Day card ideas that will appeal to boys HERE.

Have you made any homemade Valentines lately? Please share in the comments.

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

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8 Handprint Christmas Kids Crafts: Wreath, Tree, Reindeer, Snowman, Santa

December 7, 2011 By Debbie 11 Comments

A child’s handprint artwork and ornaments are great keepsake crafts. You can give them as a gift to grandparents and other loved ones.

I remember when a friend of mine made the cutest paper wreath using her daughter’s handprint as a template. She told me there were all sorts of Christmas kid projects you could do using their handprints. This conversation occurred over 5 years ago when my oldest daughter was a toddler. I did at the time make one with my daughter. I planned to take a picture of it today to show you in this post. Unfortunately, I can not find it. I’m sure it’s somewhere. I just have to keep looking.