This activity in ‘Have Fun with Your Kids’ by Marilee LeBon reminded me of the several times we made these, except we pretended they were guitars.

How To Make a Homemade Banjo
You will need;
A Paper-Towel Tube
A Tissue Box (one of the rectangular ones)
Three Rubber Bands
Paint or other materials for decoration
1. Staple the paper towel tube [...]

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We made these art work cards over a couple of days, if your kids are older they should manage them in an afternoon.

I gathered together the supplies. A piece of card, paint, brush, water and wipes (for the hands afterwards).

I painted Erin’s hands and let her loose on the card. She didn’t manage [...]

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Monkey craft kit at play library.

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We redeemed a christmas voucher of Erin’s for the ceramic centre last week. We’ve been so busy partying that I haven’t got around to posting the pics.
So here you are, what do you think?

The ceramic centre was fun and it was great to get the cute hand print coasters, but I can’t wait to [...]

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Grab some birthday party inspiration from Kerri. An arts & crafts birthday party is *definitely* on our agenda!

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I came up with this idea when I was staring at the piles of old birthday cards I am (supposed to be) scrapbooking.
1. Take all the cards and cut them in half, keep the picture bit and throw away the writing side.
2. Cut the cards into one inch squares (larger or smaller if you [...]

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Hsien’s boy is a junk modelling master, check out these superb cardboard robots. Did I say he is only four? I love seeing this level of creativity in kids.

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Cut out Pictures and Make Gift Tags for Next Year - Cut out medium sized pictures and punch with a hole punch. Thread with some thin ribbon or string.
Cut and Use Blank Side as Scribble Card - Simply cut the cards in half and use the side that usually remains blank for scribbling or crafts.

Make [...]

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Kerri over at play library suggests a craft box as a last minute gift. Here’s what she included…
# Googly eyes
# Feathers
# Yarn
# Glitter Glue
# Sculpey Clay (or other brand)
# Crayola Model Magic
# Construction Paper
# Crayons
# Sidewalk Chalk
# Watercolor Set
# Foam cutout shapes
# Fun scissors
# Glue sticks or school glue
# Beads
I would add;
Glitter
Fabric Swatches
Wool
Stickers
A Waterproof [...]

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Here is a post that provides 13 ideas for gifts your kids can make this year. This is a great way to focus your kids on the enjoyment of giving as well as receiving.

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