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DIY Halloween Stenciled Trick or Treat Bag (she: Carmella)

ByCarmella

Hi there, it’s Carmella from Creative Carmella! Today I am sharing a quick {and very easy} Halloween craft! How about a fun little Trick or Treat bag?? It’s so easy to make!

To start, you will need a stencil pattern. I found this free downloadable spider stencil HERE. It’s actually meant to be a pumpkin carving stencil but works great for this project too. You can download and print the stencil, or you can do like I always do and copy it right from my computer screen 😉 Just tape the Freezer Paper, shiny side down, to the screen and trace… After you have it all traced, you will need to very carefully cut out the stencil using an Exacto knife. {be sure to place a cutting mat or cardboard underneath 😉 }

handprint apple tree
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Handprint Apple Tree ~ Fun Fall Art Project For Kids (she: Brooke)

ByBrooke

Hey, it’s Brook from Blissful Roots again. I’m going to have to jump on the fall bandwagon and say, “I LOVE FALL!” It’s my favorite time of the year. My mom always loved fall, all three of my boys’ birthdays are in the fall, there’s Halloween, pumpkins, apples, leaves, fall baking- what’s not to love? So, today in honor of fall I have a fun autumn art project for you to do with your kids.

I’m not quite sure where I came across this idea, but I’ve been doing it for several years with my boys. Even though they’re getting a bit older, I think they still get a little excited about making this art project every September. Actually what they really love is the squishy, gooey feeling of the paint on their arm, hands, and fingers. We’re usually trying to avoid paint on body parts, but not for this activity. This is a perfect fall art project for kids!

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Lego Party Favor Bags (she: Jessica)

ByJessica

Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m so excited to be here as the newest craft contributor! I blog over at Cutesy Crafts where I show off all of the fun things that I make for my kids and my home.

Recently, my son had his 6th birthday party. I always like to make some sort of handmade party favor. Last year, the theme was superheroes. His theme of choice this year? Legos! Seriously, that boy would sit and build Legos all day if I let him! I thought it would be fun for each of the boys at the party to draw a face on their own Lego party favor bag. They turned out so cute!

I bought some cute little 5 1/2 inch tote bags at the craft store and stenciled each bag with a Lego head. I made these stencils using vinyl, but you can also use the freezer paper method. Download the Lego head template here and just cut it out with scissors. Center the stencils on the bags and paint with a matte fabric paint. For the best results, start on the stencil and paint in toward the center. This prevents paint from being pushed under the stencils.

Cheap and Easy Rainbow Yarn Flip Flops Tutorial (she: Allison)
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Cheap and Easy Rainbow Yarn Flip Flops Tutorial (she: Allison)

ByAllison

In the summer time I wear flip flops until my heels crack. Which isn’t a good thing but I just have a hard time allowing my feet to be bound up in shoes and maybe even socks when it is almost 100 degrees outside.

Now let’s throw in the fact that I am cheap. I mean super cheap. The few pairs of flip flops I have that are beaded or have heels or whatever were gifts. I’ve never spent good money on a pair of flip flops that cost of $2. Because for one, I’m going to lose one or both or, as in one insanely odd instance, somehow lose one to only run over it with the riding lawn mower. That was fun.

Portrait Drawing Activity for Kids (she: Veronica)

Portrait Drawing Activity for Kids (she: Veronica)

ByVeronica

We are nearing the end of summer here in Tennessee, so my kids have been especially antsy. On a big “I’m SO Bored I’m Going to DIE” day, I came up with a fun drawing activity for kids. I asked each of my kids to draw three different pictures.

1. A picture of me.

2. A picture of Dad and Mom.

3. A picture of our family.

And they quickly went to work. My house became very quiet. They all found their own spaces and disappeared. After a while they all started emerging to show off their creations. They took time to point out little details, like the braid I sometimes wear in my hair, the brown spot I have in my eye, and details about each family member.

Gnome Finger Puppets (she: Amy)
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Gnome Finger Puppets (she: Amy)

ByAmy of while wearing heels

Hi there! It’s Amy from While Wearing Heels and I’m back to share another fun DIY project….for the kids! (Remember my Butterfly Finger Puppets from last month??)

To make these Gnome Finger Puppets, gather the following supplies: needle and thread (red, brown, blue), scissors, glue, felt (red, blue, yellow, white) and some small white rick rack (not pictured). Ladies gnomes first.
To make the lady gnome, print out the pattern below. Prep by cutting out all your pieces out of the appropriate color felt. Take the other gnome body piece and place it behind the front piece, tucking the sides of the rick rack in between. Hand sew the sides closed, doing a simple running stitch, leaving the bottom open.

Monster Doll Tutorial (she: Heather)
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Monster Doll Tutorial (she: Heather)

ByMariel

My name is Heather and my little corner of the blog-o-sphere is Twin Dragonfly Designs.  I am a Program Coordinator with a passion for Inspiring Creativity.  If you grab a seat on the porch, a glass of iced tea and browse around awhile you will find;  crazy party ideas, tried and true recipes, epic craft projects and tutorials for just…

How to Make Foam Swords & 4th of July Booth UPDATE ~
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How to Make Foam Swords & 4th of July Booth UPDATE ~

ByMariel

Alright, so I recently shared with you how to make marshmallow guns.  The kids and I made them for their 4th of July booth.  But, we also made foam swords (out of those swimming noodles).  They were a big hit!  From the little kids to the grown men, their were battles raging everywhere!   Here’s…

How To Make A Marshmallow Gun & Our 4th of July Booth!!
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How To Make A Marshmallow Gun & Our 4th of July Booth!!

ByMariel

I’ve been excited to share this post with you!  I’ve had several emails asking about how our Fourth of July booth went last year (The Perfect Summer Project for Kids).  It was SO fun!  The kids worked so hard to get all of their stuff ready to sell.  We made most things, other things we…