Tie Dye Socks – What an Idea!

My sons have been pegged the Mismatch Twins at school because they have been wearing different socks all year long.  Some battles with six year old twin boys just aren’t worth fighting and matching socks has been one of them.
We solved the problem this summer by going to Target and  buying big bulk bags read more

Here’s a fun craft activity for toddlers.  Just freeze some water in a popsicle mold with a popsickle stick and you have an instant toddler paintbrush.  Try these ideas:
Supplies:

Water
Popsicle mold or ice cubes
Paper
Powdered tempera paint or powdered jello/koolaid drink mix

Instructions:

Freeze water in the popsicle mold and make several popsicles.
Remove them from the freezer and allow the ice to melt a read more

Make a Rainbow with Sponge Painting
This is such an easy craft and makes such a dramatic effect that it will look like magic to toddlers.  This also makes a really easy face painting idea to put a rainbow on the cheek, ankle or wrist and you don’t even need to be artistic to do a great job.  Just load up read more

Foot Tracing  Toddler Craft Idea

 
Here’s a fun craft idea for toddlers.  This is also a great toddler craft activity for birthday parties, Mom’s clubs or other toddler events.
Supplies:

Drawing paper or roll of craft paper
Crayons, markers, or tempera paints

Directions:

Get a big roll of kraft paper and roll it out or use drawing paper. 
Have moms hold up their children with their feet read more

Modern Art the Easy Way – Paint With Marbles

It’s easy to teach your children the concept of modern art with marble painting.  Just load the paint on the marbles and let them roll their own designs.
Supplies:

Marbles
Metal pan or cardboard box
Paints (tempera or similar)
White paper
Scissors

Instructions:

Place paper on the bottom of the pan.
Add 2-3 drops of paint.
Place marble on read more

Shaving Cream Painted Heart Ornament

I love painting with my kids and using this shaving cream technique makes the pictures fun to touch when it’s dry! This is a neat craft made out of shaving cream and glue…It’s like mega puffy paint!
Note:  Adult super vision is required with this craft! Please ensure child does not eat the shaving cream or put read more

Shaving Cream Painted Snowman Art

I love painting with my kids and using this shaving cream technique makes the pictures fun to touch when it’s dry!  This is a neat craft made out of shaving cream and glue…It’s like mega puffy paint!
Note:  Adult super vision is required with this craft!  Please ensure child does not eat the shaving cream or put read more

Shaving Cream Painted Candy Cane

This is a neat craft made out of shaving cream and glue…It’s like mega puffy paint!
Note:  Adult super vision is required with this craft!  Please ensure child does not eat the shaving cream or put it in their eyes.
Supplies:

Red cardstock
Glue
Shaving cream
Green glitter

Instructions:

Cut Candy Cane figure out of cardstock.
Glue magnet to the back of the candy cane.
Mix read more