New Year’s Celebrations: Sparkly Star Door Hanger Bonnie Scorer December 31, 2014 Activities, New Year's Celebrations Add a little bit of jingle and sparkle to a door handle... (This one is for Grandma & Grandpa!) Materials Fabric Fabric glue Gold leaf or similar material Jingle bells Beads Twine or...
Decorating with Children’s Artwork: Treat Flags Bonnie Scorer December 30, 2014 Activities, New Year's Celebrations Add these to donuts, cupcakes etc. on your dessert or appetizer table for a party! Materials Child's artwork (Make sure it is something that they are okay with being cut up or make something for this...
New Year’s Celebrations: Up-cycled Envelope Garland Bonnie Scorer December 27, 2014 Activities, New Year's Celebrations Take a few envelopes and change them into this fun New Year's garland! Materials Envelopes Paint (* Optional, we went with metallics. You could use crayons, felt markers etc.) Craft...
New Year’s Celebrations: Letter Napkin Ties Bonnie Scorer December 26, 2014 Activities, New Year's Celebrations A fun technique to add to your New Year's celebration! Materials Paint (we went with metallics) Craft toothbrush (one that you won't use for your teeth!) Cardstock (We re-used some old black...
Homemade Holidays: Eraser Stamped Santa Card Bonnie Scorer December 25, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 3 A cute card "starter" that encourages your child to add his/her own drawing. Materials Blank card set (You could make on using folded cardstock too) Red paint or red stamp pad White rectangular...
Homemade Holiday: Little Gift Holder Bonnie Scorer December 24, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 3 Create a little felt gift holder, perfect for small presents, notes of appreciation, games or gift cards. Materials Felt Embroidery floss/needle OR fabric glue Fabric scissors Stick pins OR...
Reader Idea: Jewellery Christmas Tree Bonnie Scorer December 23, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 3 We loved this idea- re-imagining jewellery! Our friends Amy and her son N. show us the steps to their project. (Their next piece will use vintage pieces of her grandmother's- we can't wait to see it!) So...
Decorating with Children’s Artwork: Simple Garland Bonnie Scorer December 22, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 3 Playful and perfect for all year round! Materials Child's artwork (Make sure it is something that they are okay with being cut up or make something for this purpose.) Circle punch OR milk jug cap,...
Homemade Holiday: Simple Snowflake Gift Topper Bonnie Scorer December 19, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 3 Easy, shimmery and fun! Materials Popsicle sticks or tongue depressors or both White paint Paintbrush Craft glue Gems, sequins etc. Beads Jingle Bells Cord Scissors Smock Craft...
Little Kids, Big Change: Donating to Doctors without Borders Bonnie Scorer December 18, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 2 2 Comments We have tried to instill in our children a sense of community where they express gratitude and think of others. While they have been young we have focused on what we could do for people we know,...
