Grow a Clover Forest

Housing a forest has a fun way to turn a sponge into a sprout forest. Cutting out a shamrock shape from a green sponge, and soaking with seeds she shows how you can make a special plant for St. Patrick's Day.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.housingaforest.com/shamrock-sprouts/

Free March Craft Events

Saturday March 3

Home Depot

Kids can make a race car from 9 am to 12 pm. Kids will also receive a workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get more information here:
http://www.homeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops.aspx?month=mar&site=microsite-_-homeimproverclub-_-kids/mar

Saturday March 10

Lowes

Kids can make a basket ball game at 10 am. Kids will also receive a workshop apron, commemorative patch, safety goggles and certificate of achievement. Note: you must register online prior to the event.

Get more information here:
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx


Disney Store

Kids create their own festive party hat to help celebrate Disney Store's 25th anniversary from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Good for ages 3 and up.

Get more information here:
http://www.disneystore.com/in-store-special-events/mn/1001271/

Michael's
Kids can learn to make a yarn doll from 3:00 pm to 5 p.m.

Get more information here:
http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

White Chocolate Pretzel Snowflakes

A southern fairytale has a great video and instructions on how to make pretzel snowflakes.  All you need is mini pretzel sticks, white chocolate, and sprinkles and other candy decorating adornments.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://asouthernfairytale.com/2011/09/11/pretzel-snowflakes/

Tin Foil Snowflakes

Frugal family fun blog has an easy snowflake craft. All you need is tin foil, glue and paper.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2011/01/shiny-snowflake-mosaics.html

Q-Tip Snowflakes

Busy bee craft ideas has a q-tip snowflake craft as well using just glue and blue construction paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Q-Tip-Snowflakes.html

Easy crafts for kids makes an ornament using string to bind them all together.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.easy-crafts-for-kids.com/snowflake-crafts-for-kids.html

Snowflake Observations

The chocolate muffin tree has a great idea of letting children catch snowflakes onto black construction paper for observations of how snowflakes are formed and how each one is different.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thechocolatemuffintree.com/2012/01/exploring-snowflakes.html

Pinwheel Macaroni Snowflakes

Katie Evans shows how you can make snowflakes with pinwheel macaroni, glitter and glue. With all of the pasta shapes, the snowflake possibilities are endless.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2008/12/budget-gifts-ideas-winner.html