Embroidery is an ancient art with a rich heritage. What was used in medieval times to decorate clothing is also seen today on many types of modern clothing. Embroidery is easy to do, but you can’t just jump into any project without getting the basics down first! Here are some fun embroidery projects for beginners […]
Family Activities & Crafts
Family Activities such as fun family game ideas, fun things to do with kids and family fun crafts. Art crafts for kids and craft ideas adults will love too.
Salt Dough Recipe & Heart Craft Tutorial
If you’re like me, you’re already thinking of fun Valentine Crafts to do with the kids. We like to give a special Valentine vs. the traditional paper card that usually gets thrown away rather quickly. These Salt Dough Conversation Hearts are a fun craft to make and a fun Valentine to give! Attach them to […]
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Bookmarks
It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. We’ve always celebrated Valentine’s Day as a family, even when I was a child. My mom still has Valentine’s Day parties for all the kids and grandchildren. I especially love helping the kids come up with a special Valentine for their classroom […]
Felt Heart DIY Valentine Garland
Last week I shared how to make yummy Popcorn Heart Valentine Treats. Today, I have a tutorial on how to make heart garland for Valentine’s Day. It is quick to make and easy enough for the kids to help, especially stringing it together. This DIY Valentines Day garland looks cute hung on the wall, over a […]
Introducing Hydroponics for Kids: Science Made Fun
We all know how curious kids become when they see something new. Learning and playing go hand-in-hand, especially in the garden. Teaching kids the basics of hydroponics is a great way to introduce them to science concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Hydroponic gardening is a fun and educational activity for kids that can teach […]
Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers
Preschool Valentine crafts are so much fun! Did you know that crafts are useful for preschoolers too? As Colorific puts it, “Craft projects involve a mix of manipulation, identifying shapes and sizes, moulding, drawing, painting, gluing, cutting, creating and making things which all help developing children’s fine motor skills.” Crafts are also a great way […]
Fun Icicle Sticks Craft For Preschoolers
My kids love to be outside even when it’s really chilly! Lately they have been going on nature “hikes” around our yard. We do have a little bit of woods behind our house so there are definitely items to gather up. We decided to make stick icicles. It’s a pretty basic craft but my kids […]