Making Sun Prints with Children
If you have trouble filling up the time during summer like I do, read along to see how you can have some creative fun with your kids making sun prints.
If you have trouble filling up the time during summer like I do, read along to see how you can have some creative fun with your kids making sun prints.
If you decide to do this project with your kids it’s really quite simple and doesn’t require a lot of tricks. Take a look at how ours turned out!
If you’re playing along at home I’ve had some feedback on my ideas for playdough, sidewalk chalk and chalk from the comments. I’ll sum them up in this post.
I decided a terrarium would be an easy enough project and could burn some daylight. Here is how we did it and how you can make one with your kids.
A step-by-step guide (with pictures!) on how you and your (older) kids can make your very own paper bead necklaces!
Why not keep your green thumb in shape by making an indoor garden with your children?
Fourth of July & summer mean outdoor fun. These sidewalk chalk stars are not only cuter than anything you’ll find in a store, but economical and easy to make.
Have you always secretly wanted to blow up your house with fireworks? Here’s your chance with these 100% safe confetti popper rockets. It’s fun for kids and you’ll never have to worry about anything catching on fire!
Now that summer is here, you’re headed to the beach or the lake, right? Have the kids pick-up some rocks and turn them into glow-in-the-dark fun.
Whether celebrating independence day or not, tie dye tees are a kid favorite and an awesome activity during the warm weather.
Create a pretty mosaic to remember a fun vacation at the beach! It’s simple and keeps kids of all ages busy for hours.
Here’s a new way to showcase your summer vacation photos: A mini theater made from cardboard with real sliding photos!
We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by making Rainbow Friendship Bracelets. These are easy to make and fun to give out to friends on this Spring holiday!
Summer isn’t officially here for another month, but with Memorial Day comes our end of school and the beginning of long, sunny days filled with picnics, vacations, swimming and entertaining. Here’s an easy paper decoration that the kids can make for your next cook-out, baby shower, or cocktail party.
We are painting with chocolate to celebrate National Candy Month. Follow these simple instructions to make your own pretty chocolate pencil pops!
Celebrate the 4th of July with this simple bunting made with starfruit prints. This sweet tropical fruit can be used for printing, making an easy kids’ project.
Have you ever come home from vacation with a collection of shells you don’t know what to do with? We say gift them as art. Or, keep it for yourself!
A round up some lists of my favorite (but, easy-to-execute) crafts and activities to do with kids to avoid summertime boredom!
Show your American pride this summer season with this Patriotic Pinwheel. It’s perfect for festivities or to decorate your flower pots and centerpieces.
This summer craft is super easy and fun to boot… create mini sailboats from ice cubes.