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Saturday, December 31, 2011

How to Make a Lava Lamp


Home Chemistry has a great video showing you how to make a lava lamp.  The most difficult item to find is the LED push light, but everything else is very easy to obtain.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://homechemistry.blogspot.com/2011/05/homemade-lava-lamp-new-and-improved.html

My recipe room has an easier version using alka seltzer tabs, food coloring, oil and water and a clear plastic bottle.

Get the instructions here:
http://myreciperoom.blogspot.com/2010/03/home-made-lava-lamp.html



Hello wonderful uses mason jars.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/diy-mason-jar-lava-lamp


Lindsay and andrew uses a recipe with glue.

Get the instructions here:
http://lindsayandandrew.blogspot.com/2011/08/lava-lamps.html


Bird and little bird uses lots of different colors.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.birdandlittlebird.com/blog/2012/05/kitchen-table-science-lava-lamps-.html

Friday, December 30, 2011

Make Your Own Scratch Art Paper

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Frugal Family Fun Blog shows how to make nifty do it yourself scratch art boards. Kids will have fun designing the hidden colors, hiding their colors and scratching off the paint to make fun designs.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2011/11/diy-scratch-art-pages.html

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Alternatively you can buy scratch art paper:

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Keeping track of you child's favorites


All for the boys had a fantastic "interview" you can give your kids every year.  This is a great idea for their scrapbooks because you can see how their answers change and don't change every year.  You can also use the template as questions and record their answers in addition to the paper version.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Click the image for the template.


Thirty handmade days has an interview template that covers the past year and the next.

Get the template here:
http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/2011/12/new_year_resolution/

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Rolled Paper Beads


Creative Jewish Mom has a great tutorial on how to make colorful paper beads out of magazine pages. This makes for a great, easy activity and your kids will love their finished result. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2009/07/recycling-crafts-rolled-paper-beads-and-necklaces.html



Prachilele uses crepe paper for her version.

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Papervinenz shows how to make different shapes in her tutorial.

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Kids activities blog makes rainbow ones.

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Hello wonderful uses corrugated paper to make textured beads.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Make Your Own Rubber Stampers


Enjoy these super easy way for kids to make foam stamps in several shapes and sizes.

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Vanessa's Values has the easiest stamper idea ever.  All you need is foam stickers and bottle caps.  You just stick the stickers on the top of the caps and there you go.  Kids love stamping and this will give the lots of options and designs.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://vanessasvalues.blogspot.com/2011/11/create-with-kids-make-your-own-bottle.html


Silly pearl draws her stamps onto foam sheets and then cut them out.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sillypearl.com/2012/05/craft-tutorial-make-easy-diy-stamps.html


Craftoart carves her pictures into foam blocks.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftoart.com/2011/08/foam-stamps-no-foam-stickers.html


Richmond mom makes geometric stamps by cutting foam into triangles and other angular shapes.

Get the instructions here:
http://richmondmom.com/2014/05/14/diy-cheap-and-easy-stamps-perfect-for-little-hands/


Babble dabble do sticks foam stickers onto wood blocks to make letter stamps.

Get the instructions here:
http://babbledabbledo.com/diy-art-materials-how-to-make-a-stamp/


Engineer mommy uses foam stickers.

Get the instructions here:
http://engineermommy.com/2014/make-your-own-foam-stamps/

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Colorful Finger Paint Recipes




Recipes for all different types of finger paint. Have fun!

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Food.com is cooking up a new recipe of finger paint and the main ingredient is dish soap so your house won't get too messy with this fantastic nonstaining recipe. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-finger-paint-176355


Green scene mom makes a flour version.  She gives a comparison to cornstarch versions saying the flour recipe is better for painting and the corn starch kind is better for squishing and sensory play.

Get the instructions here:
http://greenscenemom.com/blog/24-do-it-yourself/126-diy-fingerpaint


It's gravy baby makes an edible version with cornstarch, condensed milk and kool aid. 

Get the instructions here:
http://itsgravybaby.com/2012/03/edible-finger-paint-recipe/


Mess for less uses vanilla pudding and food coloring.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.messforless.net/2012/03/toddler-pudding-finger-paint-guest-post.html


Crafty child shares several washable recipes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftychild.com/finger-paint-recipes.html


Le coin del mel makes a gluten free version with corn flour.

Get the instructions here:
http://lecoindemel.com/edible-gluten-free-finger-paint/


Love play and learn uses greek yogurt and food coloring.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.loveplayandlearn.com/2012/07/quick-n-easy-greek-yogurt-finger-paint.html

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Super Simple Fruity Lip Gloss

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Jill Dubien has the easiest lip gloss recipe ever.  It's literally Vaseline and kool-aid.  The great thing is kool-aid comes in such cool flavors your possibilities are almost endless.  Plus you can combine the flavors to make to your own.  She also has a template for the stickers for pretty packaging and gift giving.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/01/make-your-own-lip-gloss.html


Everyday dishes melts down lip balm to make her own.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/diy-lip-stain/ 

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Turn a Kleenex Box into a Monster


Giggles Galore created these boxed to eat all of the tattles, but they can also make for a fun activity that's tattle free to store or not anything else you'd like.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://gigglesgalorenmore.blogspot.com/2011/08/tattle-monster.html


It happens in a blink adds toilet paper roll legs to her version.

Get the instructions here:
 http://ithappensinablink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tissueboxmonster.jpg



Parents keeps the Kleenex in their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/tissue-box-craft/

Friday, December 23, 2011

Printable Star Wars Snowflakes


A galaxy far, far away has invaded our snowflakes with these very cleaver and free printables.  Templates include storm troopers and Darth Vader. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://dancell.cwahi.net/star-wars-paper-snowflakes-instructions.html

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Volcano Color Game


House of Baby Piranha takes a scientific approach to learning colors.  To begin, the colors are all hidden underneath the baking soda.  Whether you child knows his colors or not he'll still have lots of fun creating these mini-volcanoes and seeing the colors come to life.  

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.houseofbabypiranha.com/2011/09/magic-potions-colour-review.html


She knows sets them all off at the same time to make a rainbow.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/1076071/diy-erupting-rainbow-experiment-for-kids

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Wintery Gum Drop Pops

Martha Stewart does it again with these adorable gumdrop pops.  Kids can help by making the bodies, but an adult may need to add the faces and adornments.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/273470/gumdrop-pops?czone=holiday/workshop-christmas/workshop-christmas-kids&center=307034&gallery=275712&slide=273470

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Fishing for an after school snack


Who says you can't play with your food?  This is a great after school snack and activity all in one.  Your child will love catching the fish.

Get the instructions here:
http://adventuringsmiths.blogspot.com/2011/08/fishin-tales.html

Monday, December 19, 2011

Vintage Wintery Paper Doll Printable

Inside a black apple is offering this adorable, free paper doll printable.  Even the dog has some clothing options.

Get the download here:
http://theblackapple.typepad.com/inside_a_black_apple/2011/12/wintery-paper-doll-download-dot-roscoe.html

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Healthy Snowman Kabobs


Dr. Sears has a very cute and delicious recipe that will make for a great, healthy after school snack that your child can even help assemble.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.drsearslean.com/2011/12/healthy-holiday-recipe-for-kids/

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Form a magic crystal snowflake


Your little scientist will love to make this crystal snowflake and best of all it doesn't require the purchase of any special kit.  Teaches your child about chemistry, suspension, and crystallization. 

Good for ages 5 and up. 

Get the instructions here:
http://babbledabbledo.com/science-for-kids-crystal-garden/

Friday, December 16, 2011

Bring Frosty back to life with snowman pencils


Martha Stewart does it again with these absolutely adorable pencils.  They'll make great stocking stuffers or even can be used as gift wrap adornments. 

Good for ages 4 or more.  Those tiny hands need their dexterity to place on the eyes, mouth and noses. 

Get full instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/277255/snowman-pencils

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Turn Cherrios into Miniature Donuts


Six in the Suburbs has the most adorable "mini donuts."  Basically, you take cherrios and dip them in chocolate, powdered sugar and cinnamon and they look like real miniaturized donuts. 

Good for any age range.  As long as they can eat cherrios they can have fun with this craft. 

Get the instructions here:
http://sixinthesuburbsblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/miniature-doughnuts-for-santas-elves.html