More often than not, I like to create holiday projects that I can keep up year-round. Sure it's nice to have a few things that you only bring out on holiday's to decorate, but I love being able to create something that doesn't have to be put back into a storage box again. This paper heart art is the perfect craft project to create with kids for Valentine's Day and can be displayed not only for the holiday but year-round in your home. Materials: Square canvas - the one I used for this project was 6x6" Scrapbook paper Tacky glue Gold paint and paintbrush Heart craft punch Using the heart-shaped craft punch, punch hearts out of the scrapbook paper. Mix and match as many colors, and patterns as you like. Some great color/pattern options are: black and … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Crafts
You don't need to be Irish to enjoy the crafts and decorations of St. Patrick's Day. There's something about bright, colorful rainbows and cheerful, little leprechauns that can make anyone smile. Today we've gathered a bunch of fun and easy St Patrick's Day crafts that you can make with your kids! /1/ Puffy Paint Leprechaun - This looks like enough fun that I may want to join the kids in craft time! /2/ Pot O' Gold at the End of the Rainbow - I love to find a craft that uses "old school" craft supplies. I mean, how much fun are pipe cleaners and sequins! /3/ Rainbow Sensory Collage - This craft is perfect for little hands. You could gather the supplies for them, or go on a scavenger hunt for little things in all colors of the rainbow together. Either way, the … [Read more...]
How to Make Paper Mache Paste
How to make paper mache paste. First you pour the white glue into a bowl and put in some water at a four part glue, to one part water. Sometimes with paper mache pasters people can use wallpaper paste which works nicely if you aren't crafting with kids. Wallpaper paste is toxic however, so use a non-toxic glue like white glue when you are doing paper mache with children. A wheat paste is sometimes used by paper mache crafters, however this is the simplest paper mache paste recipe available. Stir the glue and water until the mixture is smooth and even. Enjoy your craft and we hope these videos were helpful. See the lovely series in full by checking at the videos at these links: Steps and Supplies to Create a Paper Mache Bowl Making Paper Mache … [Read more...]
