We’re putting a Valentine twist on the Tissue Paper and Window Collage over at Filth Wizardry. The colors are just gorgeous and I couldn’t be happier with the finished result.
The “how-to” over at Filth Wizardry calls for clear glue pens which I haven’t been able to locate. Instead, we used Elmer’s washable school gel (watered down) and foam brushes. The collage has held up nicely so far, let’s hope it lasts through February – we need a pop of color over here!
Looking for some unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s day? I’ve rounded up my favorites from the archives, enough to celebrate through the entire month of February with your little sweeties – go on, make memories! {1} Spray Painted Valentines {2} DIY Heart Stampers Made with Building Blocks {3} Tissue Paper Heart Collage on our Glass Back Door {4} Hanging Yarn Heart Ornaments {5} Tissue … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Activity Round Up
Just a quick post to wish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I posted last year about a frugal find for exploring sculpture and how we tied it into learning about Saint Patrick and wanted to share for those of you new to the blog. Enjoy! Pin It http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js I hit the jackpot! Have you seen those Magic Nuudles Bloxx? They look like a … Continue reading Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
I’m always on the lookout for unique gifts that encourage creativity and I just had to share this one — blank pop-up books. Paired with markers and a classic storybook it would make an awesome themed present. You might recall I blogged about our mutual obsession with pop up books and a few of our favorites a while back. Now that Claire his hit age … Continue reading Creative Idea for an Art Inspired Present
I’m always inspired by Valerie over at Frugal Family Fun, she’s constantly coming up with cute and creative ideas that involve office supplies. So yesterday, when I took a trip to Staples (after my wireless card jumped off the bed and broke into 43 pieces) I made sure to take a quick spin around looking for crafty goodies. I hit the jackpot! Have you seen … Continue reading Check your office store for cheap art supplies!
It’s been a while since I posted a free printable. Fancy some St. Patrick’s Day lace up cards? I couldn’t find any printables online so I whipped up my own. You’ll have to excuse my less than perfect attempt in Photoshop, but it gets the job done. I’m thinking this is far less of a craft failure then my puffy paint to soap crayon attempt (sorry, couldn’t help … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Lacing Cards | Shamrock and Rainbow Lace Ups
The “how-to” over at Filth Wizardry calls for clear glue pens which I haven’t been able to locate. Instead, we used Elmer’s washable school gel (watered down) and foam brushes. The collage has held up nicely so far, let’s hope it lasts through February – we need a pop of color over here!
Chalk In My Pocket 