Camp Journal- Make a journal to keep track of your days at camp. What a great craft for the kids to make before they head out the door!
Cardboard Tube Campfire & Marshmallows- Children love to pretend, so nurture that creative side by making this easy campfire and roasting marshmallows from toilet paper rolls and cotton balls. Your child will love pretending she's roasting tasty treats on an open fire!
Coffee Filter Sunflowers- Some of my favorite crafts are ones created with items that are often found around the house. This big, beautiful sunflower is a great example. All you need are coffee filters, crayons, scissors and a glue stick!
Creating a Travel Journal for Kids- Creating a travel diary
or journal is a
wonderful activity that
will not only keep your
children busy in the
car on a long trip, but it
will preserve their
memories for a
lifetime.
Easy Visors & Shades- Sun protection is very important, every parent knows that. While kids don't worry about such things, they will have a blast making their very own sun protection with these fun sunglasses and visors.
Hiking Necklace- Make your next hike a safe -- and fun -- adventure! Put together this fun hiking necklace with all the essentials. Hang it around your neck and you are ready to go! Perfect for camping or scouts!
Holiday Crafts- Crafts for summer holidays such as the Fourth of July, Father's Day and more.
Ladybug Hat- Kids love ladybugs, and ladybug crafts are so fun to make! This adorable hat is super easy and can be put together very quickly. Make it in the morning, let it dry, and you can start wearing it in the afternoon!
Mini Tent & Sleeping Bag- Your kids will love making this adorable miniature tent and sleeping bag to use with their dolls, display on a shelf or to help remember this summer's camping trips. Inexpensive supplies make this a great craft for any time!
Nature Crafts- Bug hut, feeding station for birds, rock gardens, and more!
Personalized Necklace- Mix together a handful of lettered crafts beads and some jewelry cord, and your kids can put together this personalized necklace all their own. Easy and fun to make, they may not want to stop at just one!
Pom Pom Bumble Bee- Summer is here and so are the bees! No need to shy away from this adorable bumble bee. It's fluffy and soft and you'll have a great time putting it together. A perfect trash to treasure project.
Seashell Shore Wreath- This charming decoration is made from a twig wreath and seashells collected along the beach with a few added starfish from the store.
"Vacationing on Cape Cod inspired me to create this shore wreath. It was simple and inexpensive to make. The white statice and silk stems added some additional texture to the wreath. I added a piece of fishnet to the back for a nautical feel."
Shimmery Summer Sea Shells- Has anyone ever taken a beach vacation and not returned with a bag of seashells? If you visit yearly like we do, you find yourself with an amazing variety of beautiful shells that just don't look as enticing as they did when they were being washed over by the waves. I've even purchased shells at the souvenir shop from exotic beaches I know I'll never see. Here are a few ideas to make the most of those sea shells.
Spray Painted T-shirts- What? Spray paint on t-shirts? That's right! Kids can get as creative as they like with as many colors as they like, while at the same time magically making words or pictures appear under the paint. Try it today!
Starfish Candle- This pretty candle is not only a refreshing addition to your decor, it's so simply you'll want to make more. Makes a lovely accent to a beach or nautical theme room!
Super Summer Snacks 'n Fun- If you are looking for some tasty,
cool treats for you and your kids
to enjoy this summer, or need
some great boredom busters,
here are ten great ideas to get
you started.
When Does School Start?- The kids have been out of school for weeks now. You're lying in your hammock with a gentle summer breeze softly cooling you and the sweet smell of summer flowers fills the air. Yeah, Right! Reality check! You have probably heard "I'm bored. I have nothing to do" a hundred times today!
Valentine's Day
Not too far from now, Cupid will be shooting his arrow at love birds all over! Visit our Valentine's Day section for fun crafts, great recipes, or gift ideas, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...