Monthly Archives November 13, 2014

Use up fabric strips to make this cute garland! Materials Fabric strips (you could cut or rip these for a more rustic look) Embroidery floss Needle Scissors Beads Directions Cut a long...

Decorate a gift, but make your embellishment a keepsake that the recipient can hang on a tree, mantle, bedroom children's wall etc. SIMPLE POM POM GARLAND Materials Pom Poms Embroidery...

A little bit of snow to dress up your hair-- this activity gets children using tiny items to further develop their fine motor skills. Materials Felt (We used white and a tiny piece of orange) Thread...

Transform your little bits of felt into this floral headband to match a holiday outfit! Materials Elastic headband (You can purchase these at dollar and drug stores) Fabric scissors Felt (we used...

Glitter makes a crazy mess, but that is probably half of the fun and what makes it so alluring for young children...okay...big kids too.. Who doesn't look magical with a bit of glitter stuck to their face...

A little fun to stay active when the snow starts to fall, this re-imagines a use for vinyl plastic bags. This activity was featured on The Crafty Crow!  Check out this amazing site for all sorts of...

A few simple embellishments make any box into a snowperson!  This is just a basic idea- please-- "make it your own!" Materials Box (we used a cylinder shaped one, but any shape would...

An easy snowflake garland to make together. Materials Felt Fabric scissors Embroidery floss or sewing machine/thread Fabric glue Directions Cut strips of felt. (Ours were approximately 1 cm...

When you use white crayons or clear glue on white paper it is like writing a secret message- it is so fun to see what appears when you apply the paint! Materials Cardstock Liquid watercolour White...

This is a great way to use up scraps of ribbon, fabric, rick-rack etc. Materials Ribbon Fabric Bias tape Rick-rack Lace (for younger children you may want to use something with a magnetic...