Author Bonnie Scorer

There was a time when our children were very much into fairies.  Thus, here is an idea for a magic wand using little scraps of treasures that you might have left over from other projects. This post was...

A simple bloom technique that beautifully transforms a branch. Materials Tissue paper (you can purchase this inexpensively at the dollar store) Scissors and/or fringing scissors (optional) Tacky...

A most happy Canada Day to our fellow...

With the amount of rocks that come through the doors of our home, each summer we have had to think of a few ideas of what to do with them.  This magnet idea was inspired by more of a spacey...

With all the excitement of the World Cup and with many countries celebrating their "birthday" this week (as it has been referred to around here), we thought we would transform sticks into mini flag poles....

With the plant as the hair, this is an activity that is fun and playful for kids to say thank you to their teachers! Materials Light coloured plant pots (we got ours inexpensively at Ikea) Paint for...

A bag for the teacher who loves to read!  We used a printmaking technique to make book "spines".   This bag would also be perfect for kids to use to go to the library in the summer.  Many public...

A simple printing technique to make a beach bag for your teacher or yourself. Materials Blank canvas bag (you can purchase these at craft stores) Bubble wrap (re-use it from packaging or purchase at a...

A keepsake to say "thank you" to your teacher. Materials Felt (large sheet for the background, various colours for the stem, flower pot) Fabric scissors Fabric glue Craft foam Scissors Dowel...

Our children enjoy doing a lot of process art (which focuses on exploring various techniques/materials and experimentation).  However, they often want to then take that art and make it into something else,...