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Making a Forever Flower #kidsinthekitchen

Colored Rice Flowers

By now hopefully you realize that #kidsinthekitchen is about more than just letting the kids mix cookie dough or slice strawberries. In our home the kitchen in the backdrop for just about anything we have going on. Homework is done there, conversations about our schedule are discussed there, we eat meals as a family there [...]




Sea Shell Crab #kids #craft

Sea Shell Crab #Craft

Our visit to Ocean City, MD a few weeks ago produced more than just fun memories: we came home with a bucket full of seashells of all different sizes, shapes and colors. These shells have been taking up residence in the garage waiting for  a craft or activity to utilize them. Found One! Supplies 3 red pipe [...]




A Crafty Night with #ACMooreGNO

quilled rosettes on wreath craft, #ACMooreGNO

Last week I was joined by 8 other bloggers for a crafty night of fun. This was the inaugural A.C. Moore Girls Night Out. A couple of months back I pitched AC Moore in a selfish attempt to let me and my friends use one of their rooms to get together for a night of [...]




Let Them Be Creative, No Matter How Odd

kids drawings

You’ve already witnessed the talent of Sabreena and Shae when it comes to drawing. It hasn’t stopped. Not even a little. They’ve started creating thesewarped, awkward creatures and naming them. They literally will sit together and spit out character after character. I have a pile of these drawings. The names are the best! Stinky and [...]




Mother’s Day SunCatcher Craft from Plastic Container

suncatcher

With Mother’s Day right around the corner I’ve been thinking of what my youngest could make for my mother. She doesn’t need mugs or aprons or vases or flowers. I’ve been told not to buy another frame because their shelves are overflowing already. Personally I love a little something homemade. This “stained glass” flower was [...]




Paper Bag Tree for Earth Day #kids #craft

Paper Bag Tree, Earth Day Craft

The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. Today you can find green efforts everywhere you turn.  Brands are working towards reducing their carbon footprint, local recycling centers are charged with reducing landfill piles and everyday people are [...]




Rainbow Crafts aren’t just for St. Patrick’s Day

crepe paper rainbow

Despite my maiden name I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day BUT we do love crafting for any and every holiday. Rainbows are one of Shae’s favorite themes to create, besides portraits of her family. Rainbows aren’t just for Spring and St/ Patrick’s Day so I made a Rainbow Pinterest Board just for them. Here are [...]




Dr Seuss Kids Crafts and Activities

Dr Seuss Crafts and Activit

Theo LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, Theophrastus Seuss. These names may sound familiar; they should. They are all different pen names used by Dr Seuss. Theodor Seuss Geisel career is a colorful one. One that spans newspapers,magazines and of course books. The Cat in the Hat is probably the most widely recognized Dr Seuss work but his other additions [...]




Book Page Wreath Tutorial

paper wreath hanging

Back in the Fall I stumbled onto a blog post that featured this beautiful book page wreath over shutters. I’m not one to copy a design but I was completely in love with it. I bookmarked it, showed it to Rob and made it my mission to get that look in my house. I knew [...]




3D Hearts Valentine’s Day Kids Craft

valentine craft for preschoolers,

Valentines is right around the corner.  It’s time to break out the colored paper, glitter glue, doilies and other crafty items to create cards and decorations to celebrate the ones you love This is a simple project that can be done to make garland, hanging decorations on doorknobs or even hanging from a gift bag. [...]