Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts

Monday, November 21, 2011

Pinecone Turkey Family

Adair and I had so much fun today creating our pinecone turkey family.  My new obsession is Pinterest (if you haven't discovered it yet...google it...you must check it out), and this morning I found this cute and easy craft to try.  Adair loves crafts and I thought making a turkey was the perfect way to ring in Thanksgiving week.  We pulled out the supplies we had and set out to find our pinecones at the park.

One pinecone down, two to go.

Three perfect turkey pinecones.

Hurry, Mommy, let's go cut and glue!

Very focused glueing.

The finished turkey family.  They may not be beautiful, but we had lots of fun!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

First Day of 3-K

Adair started 3-K on Thursday at God's House Kindergarten.  This is a new school for us this year and I think we are all going to love it.  It is a very quaint and warm school.  They focus on the gospel everyday and desire for the children to learn about Jesus.  I love that Adair will be exposed to the Bible outside of home and church.

Her teacher's name is Miss Beth and she is precious.  Adair already loves her!  Two of her best friends from church are also in her class and I know she will come home every day after school saying "Sarah Kathryn this and Caroline that".  It should be a fun year full of learning, encouragement and growth.



Craft Note:  If you are curious about her bag, I made it and it was SO easy anyone can do it.  These little tote bags come in a pack of three for $6.99 at Hobby Lobby. 

If you would like to give it a try, here's how I did it.

Supplies:
Canvas tote bag
Template for letters (from Word)
Heat and Bond Light
Fabric scraps
Embroidery thread
Scissors
Needle
Iron

Steps:
1)  Print an outline of the letters you want in the right size in Word and cut them out
2)  Pick out your fabric, cut squares of fabric a little bigger than your letters, then iron the Heat and Bond Light onto the backs of the squares following the directions on the package
3)  Trace your letters on the Heat and Bond Light side of the fabric (make sure you face them the right direction)
4)  Cut out your fabric letters
5)  Iron your letters onto your bag following the directions on the package
6)  Use embroidery floss (I used 3 pieces together) and hand stitch around each letter; you could also embelish with buttons, fabric flowers, etc.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

An Artist in the Making

As I was blog-surfing a few weeks ago, I came across a fun art project that looked perfect for young kids...tissue paper art.  Adair loves anything "crafty" (except coloring with crayons...I guess crayons are too amateur for her), so we tried it today and it was a huge hit. 





If you'd like to try this project with your own children, it's really simple. 

Here's what you'll need:
Card board
Tin foil
Tissue paper
Elmer's glue
Foam paint brush
Glitter (optional)
Sequins (optional)

Instructions:
~ Cover your card board with tin foil.
~ Cut your tissue paper into small pieces.  Squares, circles, hearts...your choice!
~ Pour some glue into a bowl and add a little water to make it thin enough to paint.
~ Cover your foil covered card board with a layer of glue, then place tissue paper on top.
~ Continue to add layers of glue and tissue paper until you are satisfied with your art.
~ Add glitter and sequins if desired.
~ Let dry completely before placing up right.

This kept Adair busy for at least an hour.  For more fun ideas visit http://www.eighteen25.blogspot.com/.  Have fun!