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,...
Decorating with Children’s Artwork: Paper Strip Ornament Bonnie Scorer December 17, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 2 I made these with my Grade 2 teacher as a girl (Glitter and brass fasteners...I was in love!). So many of my childhood memories of her are quite clear- the books she read, the amazing activities she planned...
Homemade Holidays: Crayon Rubbing Resist Party Invite or Gift Card Bonnie Scorer December 16, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 2 A simple rubbing resist technique for a variety of ages. We are going to use this as a gift card, but wouldn't it make a cute party invite? Materials Thin cardboard, bristol board etc. (We used a...
Homemade Holiday: Pinecone Wreath Bonnie Scorer December 15, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 2 Remember the post where we suggested collecting pinecones in the summer? Well, this was one of the reasons why! Each summer my sisters and I would collect pinecones that my mom would store in boxes to make...
Homemade Holiday: Cardboard Gingerbread House Bonnie Scorer December 12, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 2 A long-lasting, sweet-free twist on making a gingerbread house! Materials Cardboard box (we used a floral box and small shipping boxes) Additional cardboard for the roof Glue gun (to be used by an...
Decorating with Children’s Artwork: Tree Tags Bonnie Scorer December 11, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 2 Simple and personal! Materials Child's artwork (Make sure it is something that they are okay with being cut up or make something for this purpose.) Paper cutter OR scissors, ruler and...
Homemade Holiday: Stamped Gift Bag Bonnie Scorer December 10, 2014 Activities, Featured On, Homemade Holiday 2 Putting up our Christmas tree is one of our favourite holiday activities- especially looking at all the kid's ornaments from years gone by! In honour of that, a little bag to pop in a gift card or a small...
Homemade Holiday: Cookie Match Game Bonnie Scorer December 9, 2014 Activities, Homemade Holiday 2 A holiday gift for our daughter (who enjoys making real cookies), we thought you might like this too! Materials Game Pieces Wood discs (You can buy these at a craft store) Felt Seed...
