Here are some simple paper lanterns we made in Halloween/fall colors just because. Â Stapler Glue Hole puncher Scissors Ruler Craft knife String Construction Paper (black, yellow, orange). Â We made two kinds of lanterns. The first kind were just simple tubes – either cylindrical or square in cross-section, and layered with a contrasting color […]
Ok… so this one got a bit wet on the way home, but I had to share since it was so brilliant (I’m hoping you’ll agree!). My youngest made this in Pre-K today and it sounded super easy to do (if a bit messy, so have wipes handy). Just draw happy, squiggly green lines on […]
  I love wreaths, they are the perfect way to decorate and although I made a Halloween Wreath last week I wanted to share how my son got in on the fun too. We actually made this one weeks ago. This Halloween craft was fun for both of us I love the organic look […]
Baby pumpkins Chenille pipe cleaners Glue and a small brush for applying glue Seamstress pins (they are a pin with a colored plastic ball at the end) Black beads (for making jewelry) Toothpicks Scraps of black felt White batting or wool roving Yarn  To make the eyes, mark with a pencil where you will […]
1271 – FolkArt ® One Strokeâ„¢ Brushes – Script Liner, #1 479 – FolkArt ® Artists Pigmentsâ„¢ – Pure Black, 2 oz. 480 – FolkArt ® Artists Pigmentsâ„¢ – Titanium White, 2 oz. 667 – FolkArt ® Metallics – Gunmetal Gray, 2 oz. CS11205 – Mod Podge ® Gloss, 4 oz.  Filbert brush Plastic […]
  Using simple supplies, a paper plate, yarn, and scissors you can try your hand at spinning a web. This would be tricky for preschoolers but you could still demonstrate it for them. I find weaving webs to be a mystical process. How fun would this be as part of a science lesson on […]
Isn’t it funny that once a year, things that we try to keep out of our house…like spiders…become a decoration?  I love these hand print spiders because any craft which includes a hand print or foot print deems itself worthy to be kept. My three year old daughter loved this activity as she was […]
 Five Black Bats  Five black bats Ready to soar; One stayed behind, Now there are four. Four black bats Hanging from a tree; One fell down, Now there are three. Three black bats Wondering what to do; One flew away, Now there are two. Two black bats Sitting in the sun; One fell […]
