Friday Finds –Things On My To-Do List
I’ve got about 30,000 starred items in my feed reader, it’s high time to share some of these great ideas floating around the blogsophere. Have a special idea you’d like to see featured? Send me an email regina@chalkinmypocket.com {1} Magic Nuudle Garland at The Chocolate Muffin Tree {2} Crinkly Owl Teethers at Homemade by Jill {3} Painting With Salt at A Bit of This and A Bit of That {4} Rainbow Letters at … Continue reading Friday Finds –Things On My To-Do List
Loving Our Buddha Board!
I love when other parents share what their children enjoying playing with – it always helps me figure out what to introduce into our own toy rotation. One of Claire’s favorite art tools since Christmas has been the Buddha Board. Everyone loves it! I’ve caught Dan doodling away many times and it was a big hit at Christmas dinner with all the grown ups. This is … Continue reading Loving Our Buddha Board!
How To Make Bathtub Puffy Paint
I’m all about celebrating process oriented art, especially messy tactile experiences! My Cuisinart has been roaring away this past week shredding soap and mixing paint as I perfected this recipe for bathtub puffy paint. Using a cake frosting tip and a squeeze bottle, my three year old daughter created some fantastic 3D art in the tub! Clean up was a cinch. Handling the shower head … Continue reading How To Make Bathtub Puffy Paint
A Little Giveaway to Celebrate Love — CLOSED
I made this video when Claire was 8 months old and I still love watching it now and again. I can’t let my sisters know I’m reposting it because one of them cries every time she watches it. I thought I’d say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to a lucky someone here and create a video montage for a reader! So, if you have a bunch of … Continue reading A Little Giveaway to Celebrate Love — CLOSED
Homemade Art Materials Recipes
Ohdeedoh has a great round up of art materials that can be made at home. I posted this on my Facebook page but thought it worth mentioning here too – check it out! How to Make Flubber, Glurch, and Other Fun Art Supplies At Home I’m a big fan of homemade playdoh, we’ve had great luck with it and I often dye it with our … Continue reading Homemade Art Materials Recipes
DIY Stained Glass Windows
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!
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Great Valentine’s Reads In Books and Online
I visited my local library Monday, really sad that the due date had arrived for our Valentine’s story books. After reading “Sweethearts” by Jan Carr every night for the past two weeks, I’ve grown rather attached to the sweet family of panda bears who inhabit its pages. Of all the holiday themed books we checked out, this was by far my favorite. Claire has been so … Continue reading Great Valentine’s Reads In Books and Online
Chalk In My Pocket 