Think With Art is a monthly art subscription box for kids ages 6 - 10. It's something that even my oldest daughter who is 14 thinks is so cool. Because who doesn't love art supplies? Even better when those supplies come with prompts and instruction! (Scroll down for a coupon code!) Think With Art Creative Art Subscription Box Open your monthly art box and you'll find art supplies and a Mr. … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Silly Putty
You can make your own silly putty -- even for Christmas! Whip some up and put it in a baggie and you have a stocking stuffer or sensory activity for the car. I'm calling it Christmas silly putty because it's green (Grinch green actually) but it's fun for any occasion! DIY Christmas Silly Putty We more or less used the Borax recipe found on Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom but you can also … [Read more...]
Creative Art and Craft Gifts for Kids
If you're looking to find an art and craft gift for your child, look no further. This up to date list of ideas for 2016 should help! Creative Art and Craft Gifts for Kids Color a Doghouse Kit ages 4+ Whether a real dog or your plush toys live in this house, you'll be able to design it exactly how you want for a colorful, creative home! Sew Mini Treats KLUTZ ages 4+ This beautiful … [Read more...]
Learn How to Make Origami Fashion
Artistic and crafty kids (and adults) can make origami art beyond animals and flowers with the incredible new book, Origami Chic: A Guide to Foldable Fashion by Sok Song. You'll learn how to make tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, handbags, and more. My 11-year old just can't get enough! JJ, my 11-year old, had never done origami before this book. So she started out as a total beginner. No … [Read more...]
Awesome Activity Books: Crafts, Magic, Drawing, and More
Using my kids as test subjects, I've concluded that activity books like these below (about different topics including crafts, magic, drawing, gardening, sewing, the American presidents, LEGO, and slumber parties) work very well for the tween age group. That's not to say that activity books won't work for other age groups but for the tweens age group (ages 8 - 12), they are independent enough to … [Read more...]
Play the Forest School Way
Play the Forest School Way: Woodland Games, Crafts and Skills for Adventurous Kids by Peter Houghton and Jane Worroll knows that the greatest playground for children is outside in nature. Play the Forest School Way I like the activities in the book as well as the background information for facilitators to know and share with children before, during, and after each activity. Each activity … [Read more...]
Monster Book of Monsters Tablet Case Craft
My kids and I LOVE The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter: 30 Magical Crafts for Witches and Wizards -- from Pencil Wands to House Colors Tie-Dye Shirts by Jamie Harrington. The first craft that my 11-year old JJ picked to do was the Monster Book of Monsters Tablet Case craft. (Next we're making the Spellbook Journal and the Golden Snitch necklace.) Creative projects … [Read more...]
DIY Flaxseed Aromatherapy Warming Pillow
I just started a month-long liver cleanse. And yes, I feel horrible as I thought I would -- but I hope that's a good thing. My naturopath is helping me get rid of all the toxins that are preventing my body from absorbing vitamins and nutrients (among other issues). So while I was watching a video on how to do a Caster Oil Pack, I saw a GREAT idea -- a heart-shaped flaxseed warming pillow. (Which … [Read more...]
DIY Heart Book
I'm loving Making Books with Kids: 25 Paper Projects to Fold, Sew, Paste, Pop, and Draw by Esther K. Smith with illustrations by Jane Sanders and typo-o-graphics by Dikko Faust which will be published 2/1/16. I adapted one of the book's projects to make a found-object heart book for kids for Valentine's Day or any day. Kids: use this book for poems, drawings, stories, or memories! To make it … [Read more...]
Excellent YouTube Channels for Language Arts, Foreign Language, and Arts and Crafts
Homeschoolers and teachers use YouTube to supplement lessons because it's a treasure trove of amazing content. But it's a lot of work to sift through the not-so-treasury channels. Which is why I've created this post -- here are some wonderful gems for you, excellent YouTube channels for language arts, foreign language and art. Language Arts YouTube Channels Flocabulary I love this channel! Not … [Read more...]
Patterns for Doll Clothes
My kids are big crafters -- and recently, sewers. Is that the genderless term? I'm not sure. But you get the gist. The girls love to sew doll clothes for Barbies and American Girls. I bought a great inexpensive Brother sewing machine for us a few years ago and it's been fabulous. (Under $100!!) I can hem and fix small things and after I taught the kids, now they can use it, too. The … [Read more...]
Arts and Crafts Gifts for Kids
When I plan for Christmas gifts for my kids, I shop for learning games, STEM toys, something for pretend play, awesome books, as well as something creative and / or artistic. How about you? What are your must-have gift categories? Today I want to share my favorite 2015 arts and crafts holiday gifts for kids in hopes that it helps you find the perfect creative gift for your child. Arts and Crafts … [Read more...]