I learned how to make these paper hearts and chains at a family craft night at my local library. They are super cute and a great way to use up old magazines. I chose to make my heart ornaments from extra old pages from a book that I had repurposed…
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Noah’s Ark Craft
I did this craft with my group of preschool and kindergarteners at church. They all turned out super cute, and it actually went pretty well! Supplies: Cardstock Popsicle Sticks Black Marker Page of Animals Scissors Glue (we used squeeze glue for the sticks and glue sticks for the papers) Step…
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Recycled Magazine Ornaments
I have to admit, the idea for these super cute ornaments was not my own. I saw a pin from an Esty site of ones similar to what are pictured, and since there were no directions on how to make your own I decided to go for it! The pin…
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Vintage Button Heart Art
This cute heart sign is great for Valentine’s day or for décor all year round. With few supplies and its easy design, this project makes a great project for a snowy evening. Items Needed: Canvas or Wood (8 x 10 inch canvas is pictured) Pink and gray craft paint Paint…
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DIY Heart Magnets
This heart magnet craft is fun for both kids and adults alike! My 6-year-old did the orange one and I did the teal ones. With very few materials and no cost if you raid your craft supply stash, this is a fun and cheap way to spend a snowy afternoon.…
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Simple Leaf Crafts for Kids
Here are three simple ideas for art projects that take next to no prep time, yet produce refrigerator-worthy art. Go gather some leaves and get ready to create! 1. Crayon-Rubbed Leaves This project is super simple, yet fun for everyone. Place a leaf under a piece of paper and…
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Mitten and Snowflake Tutorial
This craft is simple, yet the kids love it and it produces a refrigerator-worthy product. I did this with grades 1-6, but the ideal ages for this craft is grades 1-3. Items Needed: Blue construction paper White crayon and various other crayon colors Scizzors Glue Glitter glue of any…
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Newspaper Polar Bear Tutorial
This was a great craft for the age group I intended- Preschool and Kindergarten. Prep all your materials ahead of time and it should go quite smoothly. Don’t plan on it taking more than 10-15 minutes, although that’s about the extent this particular age group can handle, so it works…
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St. Patrick’s Day Slime Recipe
Switch up your St. Patrick’s Day projects this year and let the kids get messy with this fun slime recipe. Change up the colors and make slime for any holiday you can think of! The kids love it, and it’s super easy to make. Recipe for One Batch of Slime…
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Cat in the Hat Drawing Tutorial for Kids
Credit for this project goes to deepspacesparkle.com for their amazing drawing tutorial. I did have to sign up for their newsletter to receive access to the printable tutorial, but the results were totally worth it, and I will likely use their ideas for future craft projects. I did this project with a…