Cereal Box Letters
Decorating rooms doesn’t have to be costly. You don’t even have to spend a single penny. If you want to add letter blocks to display on a table or shelf, you can simply use empty cereal boxes. Materials: Several empty Cereal Boxes Pencil Elmer’s Glue/Modge Podge Scissors Ruler Brown Paper Bag/Manila Paper Brush Hot Glue Gun […]
DIY Journal with Upcycled Materials
Do your kids doodle a lot? Kids love doodling! We all know that. They write on whatever surface they see – scrap paper, book covers and even the walls of our house if we’re not diligent! If your kids are very fond of writing or drawing, here’s a nice idea to give or better yet […]
How and Why to Make Paper
We all know that paper comes from trees. We’re also aware of the need to save trees now because of global warming and climate change – but do we realize how true this is? The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) says that the greatest factor which causes global warming is carbon dioxide emissions. They come from […]
Chain Reaction Stick Bombs
Have your little kids ever experienced the joy of playing with the most simple of things yet very fun activities? Thinking about it, such activities are more beneficial to them than most toys and games they have now. Why? Because it encourages them to think more. Their creativity is tested. And also, they get to move and exercise […]
Soda Bottle Zippered Pencil Case
Need a new pencil case? How about making one from plastic soda bottle instead of buying from the bookstore? Aside from spending less money, you get to help mother nature by recycling. :) I personally think they’re cuter than the usual pencil cases, especially if you choose a bright zipper to go with it. Plus […]
Make Your Own Wallet
When I was a kid, I found it difficult to choose a wallet that was perfect for me. The ones at department stores and toy stores just didn’t appeal. They were either too big or too flashy for my taste. During my preteens, I found that designs were too mature or too childish for my […]
Popsicle Stick Bombs
Don’t be alarmed, these “bombs” are perfectly safe for kids! We only use the term to give the idea on how they are used/played – you assemble them and throw it at your “enemies”! As far as I know, this has never caused any accident. We used to play them without any safety gear but […]
How to Create Movement in Your Drawings
Being able to show movement is the key to bringing an illustration to life. Movement and motion are what help you imagine what you are reading. Without these little details, drawings may be hard to interpret. You don’t need to enter an art class to learn drawing. The first thing you need to practice for moving objects is to […]
DIY Swing Ideas for Kids
One of the things I’m sure all of us loved as kids were the outdoor swings. It’s the feeling of like you are about to take off and fly. Honestly I would still love to play on swings if not only for the fear of being judged by other adults – and kids as well. Haha! […]
Photo Pebbles
Sometimes it’s just fun to do some arts and crafts with no particular reason or goal. There are moments when we just feel like doing something creative just because. And this is one of those projects. After trying it, I thought they are a cute thing to have on the work table. Put pictures of your […]