Getting gifts is great, until Mom makes you write thank-you notes for every single one. But I figured out a way to bring thank yous to a whole new level of fun this year with this easy-to-make, inventive Thank You card. Create the card with built-in envelopes for secret messages, decorate it to fit your […]
The beauty of these diorama ornaments is in choosing what to capture inside the dome. Your kids can create any scene they like with any light-weight items, as long as it fits beneath the plastic cup. They can also craft their own figures, or, use miniatures. Cotton balls, pom poms, pipe cleaners, and doll house […]
Given how easy it is to turn inexpensive, plain dishes into fun decor, I’m going to make some for every holiday. Display these festive dishes throughout the season, letting kids create their own fun scenes. Sure, the carrot nose is obvious, but maybe the snowman needs a sweet pea mustache and pasta hair? Or perhaps […]
Scrabble letter tiles are great for kids learning how to spell and recognize words, and they’re great for crafting too! Here are 5 crafts kids can make with parent’s help for themselves or as grandparent diy gifts this holiday season. Ornament It’s simple and can be made anyway you want! Choose the letter tiles to […]
Las Posadas is a nine day celebration starting on December 16th and ending on Christmas Eve. Meaning lodging in Spanish, Las Posadas celebrate the origins of Christmas and remains a culturally significant holiday for many Latinos today. Included in celebrations of Las Posadas is imagery of the three kings. Simple and festive activities like this […]
Science doubles as fun with this winter craft for the older kids. Create fun shapes with pipe cleaners and magically coat them with crystals. The chemical reaction is much the same as turning sugar into rock candy. Both require a simple set-up and a little patience for eye-catching results. Borax is made of soft crystals […]
Whether you’re crafting with a toddler or a school aged child this Christmas, these iconic characters are fun for a wide range of age groups. Cotton balls and white glue are a toddler’s best crafting friend as they stick instantly without falling off! So pull out the crayons and the paper plates and I’ll show […]
Tuck this reindeer feed kid snack in the lunchbox, hand out at holiday parties, or give as a cute DIY gift. They’re really easy for kids to help make and they’ll get a kick out of eating the same nibbles as Rudolph and the gang. To make these, mix up some snacks to satisfy […]
Whether you speak Spanish or just aspire to, celebrating Christmas in a second language makes those of us raising multicultural families giddy with excitement. Banners in Spanish can be hard to find or customize, but making your own with these simple DIY block letters is a great way to spend an afternoon with the kids, […]
This super fun science experiment doubles as a cute craft that is great for DIY gift giving. Parents, you will probably be tempted to take a bar of Ivory soap to the office after witnessing this, just be warned, the office microwave will smell soapy clean afterward! In this experiment you’ll discover that microwaving a […]