Penguins are one of the most adorable and comical birds on the planet. With their “tuxedo†outfits and waddling ways, it’s impossible not to look at them and smile! There are seventeen species living in a variety of climates—from the frozen tundra to sandy beaches—in the Southern Hemisphere. Penguins can be found in such far-flung […]
1 sheet orange construction paper Scrap strips of brown and green construction paper White craft glue Pencil String Scissors Cut orange construction paper into half-inch strips. Wrap strips around a pencil. Remove from the pencil and glue the end of the strip to close the circle. Repeat for as many circles as you need to […]
Patterns are everywhere on this special frame — make one with your child. • several pre-cut picture mats or small cardboard, wooden, or plastic picture frames • glue • craft stick or glue brush • small cup to hold glue • a variety of tri-color and plain pasta shapes (wheels, shells, elbows, and so on) • several small plastic containers, bowls, […]
1 paper towel roll cardboard tube 2 small feathers 2 pink miniature pom poms 1 brown miniature pom poms 13-15 yellow miniature pom poms 3 red small pom poms acrylic paint: brown, flesh, light brown, white, black and pink black fine tip marker felt: tan, brown, gray, white, black, orange, peach, and green scissors hot […]
Greet your Halloween night callers with a row of mini pumpkins perched along your windowsill.   cardboard egg carton orange craft paint black or yellow craft paint (or black marker) green twist tie or piece of chenille stem newspaper scissors craft glue rice, beans, or candy to place inside the pumpkin  optional: green […]
Looking for a rock-solid decorating idea to charm your visitors this year? Try lining up a windowsill collection of these mini stone jack-o’-lanterns.   Assorted stones (just about any shape will do) Orange acrylic paint and paintbrush Black permanent marker Twigs (1 for each stone) Tacky glue   Wash any dirt from the […]
 It’s Fall. So, my kids are starting to spend more time indoors. That doesn’t mean you can’t let a little sunlight in. You can create this simple Pumpkin Sun Catcher craft with just a few supplies. Sun Catchers are a great way to let kids decorate windows and still let the light of day […]
 2 applesauce cups (per favor) Tape Scissors Orange crepe paper Black electrical tape  Tape applesauce cups together to form pumpkin shape.   Wrap crepe paper around a few times, just to help with coverage. Tape. Fold crepe paper in half (better coverage, better scale) and wind around and around, turning as you […]
