Make a Craft Monday - The Ocean

OK - yesterday was crazy so I am a little late. In the celebration of spring break I am posting a craft we did in Florida to represent the ocean. Again a very easy craft.

Supplies:

Blue Jello

Water

Glass bowls

Sea creature fruit snacks (sharks or fish)

Directions:

Make your jello according to the box. Pour into glass bowls. Let set for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add the fish -- some will stay at top some will sink. Enjoy!!! Ethan loved "fishing" for the sharks. Whereas Ella just loved having that much sugar all at once.

Make a Craft Monday - Giraffe Puppets

Here we go again at a new craft. This is a quick one to make but the kids are still having fun doing a puppet show. It is pretty funny the noises that toddlers think giraffes make.

Materials Needed:
~a paper lunch bag
~a printer
~some crayons
~scissors
~glue
~paper for the printer -- I used Yellow paper to print - you could use white and then color the yellow pieces.

For Giraffe Template Click here and print.

Have Fun -- I am sure I will make some more puppets coming up since I had to buy a bunch of lunch bags.

Make a Craft Monday - Valentines

So, in the spirit of the week my craft for this week is valentines. Ethan has to bring them to school on Thursday for his Valentines Party. They are fun, funny, and a little different than your normal valentine. We got his fantastic kit from JoAnn Fabrics for only $4. Ethan had a blast making these for his friends at school. There are lots of great craft ideas at JoAnn and Michaels. Sorry we are not more creative this week - we have been battling the flu, broncitis, and ear infections - not a fun week in our house.

So - go pick up yourself some fun valentine crafts to do with your kids. What a great holiday to celebrate with you kids. And another chance to make sugar cookies - this time in the shape of hearts.

Make a Craft Monday - Soap Crayons

Here is an easy thing for you to make for your kids - my kids are a little young to help but they enjoyed the outcome. All kids love drawing and coloring - so why not make them clean at the same time.

Mix about 1/2 cup of soap flakes ( you can etheither buy soap flakes or grate your own). Of course I suggest one from a natural food store or Melaleuca. Ok so mix that with 1-2 Tablespoons of very HOT water. Stir well. Divide into bowls and miz with food coloring. Place in mold (I used ice cube trays). Let dry until very hard. This could take as long as a week, depending on the humidity. Let you child draw on your bathtub wall - while getting clean all at the same time.

I have decided to turn Make a craft Monday into -- Make a craft or snack Monday. I have some good kid friendly healthy recipies that I would like to share and some that I want to try so stay posted for my successful meals.

Make a Craft Monday

So I have decided to post a kids craft every Monday. I am doing this to encourage me to keep my mind creative when playing with the kids, and to share with all of you (most of you are moms of young kids). So here is it Homemade Play Dough.

Not only do kids love play dough but they love to help make it. Ethan loves mushing it all together to make the consistency right. I have made more than a few batches of play dough for the kids but this recipe is by far the easiest and the consistency of the dough is great (creating hours of creative play). One more great thing is that you know exactly what is in it, in case you have a child like Ella - who likes to sneak a bit when I am not looking. Yes I know you are saying "gross".

Ingredients:

2 + cups of white flour

1/2 cup of salt

1 cup of hot water

1 teaspoon of cooking oil (optional)

Mix flour and salt together then slowly add water and oil (I used only 1/2 teaspoon of oil) Add more flour as needed. Add food coloring if you want or just leave it white. Store in air tight containers.

If you have a craft idea for me just email me and I will get it posted but make sure it is cheep and easy.