It seemed simple enough in the beginning. Why not make the party favors for my daughter’s birthday, rather than buy something? So I started with some colorful felt and decided to make crowns. The party was fairy-themed, as it seems every little girl’s party is these days. We had boys and girls come celebrate with […]
Clean Mud 2 rolls toilet tissue, torn into pieces; 1 1/2 bars Ivory soap, shaved; 2 qt. warm water  Let children help combine all ingredients in a big plastic dishpan or large bucket. Knead by hand until soft and gooey, adding more water as necessary.  Clean Mud 2 Unroll 6 rolls of white […]
Have you ever looked at rock candy and wondered how it’s made? Rock candy is actually a collection of large sugar crystals that are “grown” from a sugar-water solution. Sugar, like many other materials, can come in many different physical states. As a solid it can either be amorphous, without shape, like when it forms […]
When Fairy Magic enters your life, nothing is quite the same. Coincidences happen. The unforeseen takes place. Miracles occur at an increasing pace. Fairies? Of course! All things are possible.  Fairy Dust inspires us to live our dreams and believe in the magic of infinite possibility!  Fairies seem to be pretty popular these days, […]
 old towels paper towels irons old newspapers water-based pens, colored pencils or colored crayons cothespins coffee cans latex gloves fabrics – preferably cotton skim milk hobby paintbrushes electric skillets 1 lb. clear paraffin waxes batik dyes or inks  Make a plain shirt or skirt fancy with this easy – but messy – technique. […]
This project combines your kids’ most primal gathering instincts with another activity they love: banging rocks. Although the name sounds decidedly un-eco-friendly, leaf-beating is a favorite with the thousands of kids who take part in the naturalist programs run by the Appalachian Mountain Club in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Put the finished print on the […]
This is gorgeous stuff. Smooth and silky in your hands, it has a porcelainlike finish and a soft, eye-catching shimmer when dry.  1 cup baking soda ½ cup cornstarch  ¾ cup water  Food coloring (optional)  In a saucepan, stir together the baking soda and cornstarch. Add the water, mixing well.  Cook the mixture […]
A paper lunch sack, plain or colored Plastic grocery sacks, crumpled newspaper, junk mail or other material to stuff the sack Nontoxic craft glue or tape Pipe cleaner, wire or rubber band Decoration material such as glitter glue, googly eyes, sequins or metallic confetti, markers, colored paper etc. Â Stuff half the sack with crumpled […]
