Underwater Notebooks: Correction Pen Resists Bonnie Scorer July 22, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 #2 Kids seem to gravitate to little notebooks and we wanted to experiment with a few different techniques to create some underwater-like covers. Materials Watercolour paper Copy paper Watercolour paint...
A Little Sea in a Bottle Bonnie Scorer July 20, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 #2 One year at camp my mom created a miniature world with the campers. Isn't there something fascinating about making teeny, tiny things? Materials Shrink Art sheets (you can purchase these at craft...
Fruity Bean Bags Bonnie Scorer July 17, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 #2 With the smoke from the forest fires where we live, we had a few days inside last week and came up with this little game. Materials Various colours of felt Sewing supplies (or you could go with a sewing...
Quick Personalized Clothes Bonnie Scorer July 15, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 #2 This a fast way to lend an individual touch to your clothing, perfect for back-to-school in the Fall or to cover up little paint mishaps, popsicle stains or dirt marks from your summer...
Invitation to Create: Driftwood & Yarn Bonnie Scorer July 13, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 #2 2 Comments Open-ended activities often yield the most amazing experimentations and engagement from children. Here is one summer-y suggestion! Materials Driftwood Thin craft wire Yarn Scissors Wood glue...
A Seashell Wreath Bonnie Scorer July 10, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 #2 Want to make your beach treasures into something to hang on the wall year-round? (A perfect way to remember those summery days even in winter!) Check out our simple tutorial for how to bring out the...
Seashell Frame Bonnie Scorer July 8, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 #2 Last summer we made this twig frame below and this year we wanted to do something a bit more beach-y! http://make-it-your-own.com/nature-finds-twig-photo-frame/ Materials Wooden frame (you can...
Goop! Bonnie Scorer July 6, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 #2 A classic summer favourite! Materials Bin (We usually use a shallow, under your bed storage type, but a small one as shown in the photos works too!) Corn starch Water Food colouring (To avoid...
Rope Necklace Bonnie Scorer July 3, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 This is a variation of an activity my mom taught my sisters and I as children. There is something quite lovely about passing on things through the generations- whether it be cooking, a love of photography or...
Happy Canada Day Friends! Bonnie Scorer July 2, 2015 Activities, Summer 2015 Hope you enjoyed your day with family &...