Here's a cute idea for St. Patrick's Day. All you really need is a clear surface,
napkins and Mod Podge. Decorative napkins are great for decoupage projects and children
love all the different surfaces they can be applied to. We used this one as a
wall hanging, but you could make coasters, trinkets, frames, boxes and more!
Here's a spiffy way to recycle and reuse stuff you may have around the house AND
create a great Valentine. This little card holder is made out of an empty ice cream
container and covered with scrapbook paper. Sparkle Mod Podge gives it an extra special
touch! What other household items can you use to make a V-Day card holder?
I like to acknowledge all the hard work that is put in by my son's teachers-especially
on special occasions like Valentine's Day - but don't always have the time to
do something really elaborate. Here's a great way to give a gift that is both from
the heart and simple to make. Pour teacher’s favorite treats in mason or similar
jars and use scrapbook paper to embellish. To give the paper a super smooth shine
or a little glimmer, seal with Mod Podge. There are so many variations on this idea - you
can even plant a small flower or make a mini terrarium in similar jars.
Valentine's Day is one of the most exciting celebrations for little kids. They love
getting and giving cards and gifts for the friends and teachers. There are so many
fun ways to make Valentine's special. Here is a cute idea that uses tissue paper and
Mod Podge. I think this would make a great vase for a teacher. You could even adapt
the idea for a class project-just use small, plastic cups or containers!
What do you do when you need to find a new use for an old play mat? Tonya from the This and That blog shows a cool way to turn an outgrown mattress from an infant play yard into a great play mat for little cars or trains. Check it out here. I think this mat would also make a great pirates map or even a world map!
Visit her blog for details.
http://www.tonyastaab.com/2009/04/a-mattress-to-a-play-mat.html
I've
never been to Japan, but I love Japanese arts and design. I was delighted to find
the Origami Mommy blog, about a crafty family that lives in Japan.Origami Mommy
Shares how to make trucks out of everyday milk cartons. Her truck tutorial that can
be found here features real functioning wheels. See the project here:
http://www.origamimommy.org/2009/07/recycled-milk-carton-truck-tutorial-.html#comments
The Japanese packaging that she uses for these makes them even more special.
Plane theme makes great birthday for toddlers. Our first airplane-themed birthday party is from Nounces.com . In celebration of her two-year-old’s birthday, she took the plane theme to new heights: equipped with custom goodie bags, tickets and a marvelous cake, I can only imagine the excitement her little boy felt.
The invitations are little plane tickets.
I adore the little luggage goodie bags!
Find more pictures here.
http://nounces.com/tag/airplane/
We're getting the month moving with a whole lot of projects that feature things on
wheels: planes, trains, automobiles and more. First up, is this handy little truck
that uses chalkboard paint. Make a cute, custom chalkboard for your favorite little
one.
