Here’s a FUN deal! Get 50 Assorted Plastic Stamps for $10.75 (about $.21 per stamp). Each stamp has it’s own ink pad inside it’s cap making them great party favors, goody bag fillers, Operation Christmas Child Box Items, or a fun activity to pull out on a rainy day when the kids are bored! I’ve never …
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I gave a pinwheel to all my little darlings at the end of the school year this year. After our graduation program, they each got to take home a patriotic pinwheel. Our program was patriotic themed so I wanted to get the red, white and blue pinwheels, and I ended up paying close to $1.25-$1.30 …
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Here are some simple printables to help the kids get crafty for mom! Fill in all the reasons you love mom on this Mother’s Day Card: http://pinterest.com/pin/252342385343801177/ And make mom feel SUPER special with her very own crown to wear! Mother’s Day Printable Crown Craft: http://pinterest.com/pin/252342385343791034/ Be sure to check out this cute Mother’s Day craft too! I Love You From …
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Here’s something cute and fun for Mother’s Day! (And you can make it say grandma, nana, etc, too!) I would like to start out by saying, I’m not an artist. So, for my not-an-artist self, I think my flowers look great. Anyway, we started with a 12×12 sheet of white cardstock (you can use 8.5×11 but I’m …
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Here are some great spring crafts for the kiddos! Just click the links to be taken to the page with full directions! Popsicle Stick Caterpillars Thumbprint Caterpillars Egg Carton Caterpillars Butterflies / Caterpillar to Butterfly activity Binoculars Spider Leaf Painting Acorn Painting Sunglasses Easter Eggshell Art Easter Egg Learning Games Nature Art Paper Plate Sun Catcher Bubble Painting Watermelon Math Educational Ice Cream Cones Recycling Crafts This blog is very kid friendly! See …
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Do your kids love to make things? Bug does! And summer is coming so you’re going to need an arsenal of things to keep the kids busy and not bored! So check out this deal on a One Month Subscription to Green Kid Crafts! Save 58% when you purchase this deal for just $10! Each box …
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This year, when you’re cracking open those Easter eggs, save the shells! I have a fun idea for them! You will need: dyed eggshells glue (squeezable liquid glue) construction paper or cardstock “sifting” items (optional) like funnels, slotted spoons, etc. Save your eggshells in a resealable bag, seal and crush. Drawn your designs on paper using glue. Sprinkle the eggshells onto the glue …
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If you’re looking for something easy for the kids to make that is Valentine related, make heart puppets! Bug had a fun time with these. I had all the supplies in our craft box so it was super easy! You will need: construction paper tape glue wiggle eyes pipe cleaners markers/crayons popsicle sticks Cut out some hearts out of construction paper. We started by …
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“I Love You” Handprint Valentine Cards If you’ve been a reader long, you know I have a weakness for crafts using little handprints! Here’s the cards I’m making with Bug for all his grandparents! We used a cutout of his handprint to make “i love you” signs. It’s super easy! All you need is: Construction Paper Glue Scissors a little hand …
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Here’s a fun activity to do with the kids that doubles as a great gift! Thanks Momondealz’s! I don’t know about your child, but mine (and most of his friends) LOVE picking up rocks. Here is a way to get the rocks out of your house and also refurbish them to make a creative and fun …
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Here’s a fun activity to do with the kids that doubles as a great gift! Thanks Momondealz’s! Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Gift Materials: Shaving Cream Food Coloring Popsicle Sticks Cardstock Deep pan Directions: 1. Fill the pan with shaving cream. Use the popsicle sticks to make it really fluffy. 2. Add food colors one at a time and swirl around to create different designs. 3. Cut out …
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Here’s a fun activity to do with the kids that doubles as a great gift! Thanks Momondealz’s! Thumb Print Christmas Ornaments Materials: Store Bought Ornaments (only 77 cents each at local craft stores) Various Colors of Paint Directions: 1. Have your child select the designs they’d like for the ornaments. I had a whole bunch I had googled and let Will …
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Here’s a fun activity to do with the kids. Thanks Momondealz’s! Foot Print Reindeer Materials: Brown and red paint Canvas (I got mine at AC Moore with a coupon) Black Sharpie Directions: 1. Paint the bottom of your child’s foot and have them “stamp” it on the canvas. Be sure to leave room for the other foot. 2. When the paint has dried …
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Frugal Kid’s Christmas Craft: Christmas Handprint Wreath I love making these because I love crafts that use handprints! You can watch your sweet little child’s hand get bigger and bigger while preserving the memory of how little it used to be. You will need: Two sheets of green construction paper One paper plate (when it comes to kid crafts …
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Here’s a great craft to brighten your Thanksgiving table from Momondealz’s! Toilet Paper Thanksgiving Napkin Rings Materials: Toilet Paper Rolls (2-3) Glue Thanksgiving Images Construction Paper Directions: 1. Cut the toilet paper rolls into sections about 2 inches wide. 2. Cut construction paper into 2 inch strips. 3. Glue the construction paper onto the rolls, covering them completely. 4. Google or use clip art to find …
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I love crafts that use little handprints! Here’s a fun way to use handprints to make ships. For Thanksgiving it can be the Mayflower (however, to Bug, it’s a pirate ship!) You will need: brown craft paint or brown construction paper blue craft paint or blue crayon (paint or color the water) white cotton balls glue white paper The easiest way to …
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