How To Make A Sandglass Time Out Stool
Disciplining children is one of the most challenging parts of being a parent. As any parent knows, it’s a fine line between trying to teach them a behavioral lesson and making them feel that they’re being shamed. This idea is a great help for parents — the time out stool! We think it’s a much more […]
Halloween Fairies!
Thinking of a Halloween decor project for the kids? These mini Halloween fairies are perfect for them – easy and fun to make, and cute! Younger children are often given homework arts and crafts projects according to the season. These are usually displayed in their classrooms before being sent back home just before the big event. (I remember […]
Egg Carton Daffodils
Egg cartons! Most of us don’t give them a second thought. As long as they keep our eggs intact, we’re happy. But egg cartons are a fabulous craft resource. You can cut them up for bits or soak them and then reshape them into just about anything. This project only needs some scissors, paint, imagination […]
Hand And Footprint Art
Creating paintings with bare hands are fun. Doing it with the family makes it even more meaningful. So let your imagination run and get the whole family’s hands on it! Here are some tips… Materials: Canvas Acrylic Paints Brush Permanent Marker Plastic Plate [adinserter block=”11″] Steps: First thing you need to do is to […]
Baby Memories Shadowbox
One of the greatest milestones for a parent is welcoming their newborn baby. Remember that moment of seeing your child for the first time? The words ecstatic, enraptured, euphoric all suddenly seemed lame words to describe the feeling. All parents, I’m sure, are wishing they could go back over and over again to that surreal moment of […]
Confetti Bowl
This girly confetti bowl can be used to organize your child’s accessories. It’s very easy to do you can even just let your kids do all the work :) Materials: Balloon Confetti Elmer’s glue/Mod Podge Brush/Sponge Vase [adinserter block=”11″] Steps: Inflate the balloon, then let it sit on the vase so you can work on it […]
Button Tree Wall Art
Use the heap of buttons you have to make some pretty wall art. We think this is a good one to hang in your daughter’s room. Materials: Canvas Plenty of buttons Pastel Colour Spray Paint (suggested colours: purple, yellow, pink, blue) Glue Gun or E6000 Adhesive Acrylic Paint Paint Brush Dimensional Paints (suggested colours: black, brass, […]
Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboards are great around the home. Kids love them. They’re also handy for leaving family messages. Or to-do lists, calendars, wall murals or shopping lists. But why stop there? Chalkboard paint can be used for handy labelling of spice and herb jars, or the pots the herbs and spices grow in, or anything else where you want a non-permanent but […]
DIY Constellation Jar Lamp
One of the things that never fails to give us feelings of awe and relaxation are the stars at night. Kids’ eyes always light up everytime they see stars and they often visibly calm down. Which is why a constellation lighting in your kids’ bedroom would be a great idea to help them to get to […]
Pool noodle projects to make with kids
Here are some pool noodle projects great for the kids — for play and home decor! We, parents, just can’t stop worrying about kids getting hurt from physical games. On the other hand, we want them to have as much fun as they can and get active especially when they’re on school break. But the […]
