**Updated 6/7/12: Because of the outpouring of comments I’ve received requesting some different variations of the printables for this project, I have created sets with a number of additional names, as well as printables that say “I love you because” instead of “we love you because” for families with just one child. To peruse…
Kid-Friendly Projects
Homemade Bubbles and Bubble Wands
This was an idea I recently shared on the Creativity for Kids Blog. I encourage you to stop in over there for an abundance of inspiration from some terrific bloggers! My kiddos all love to blow bubbles, and it is a go-to activity for those afternoons when they are clamoring for something fun to do. Did…
Painted Rock Garden (SSG #18)
Today’s project idea from Susan at Living with Punks is so fabulous, I have been clamoring to try it out with my kiddos from the start! So much potential for an abundance of creativity! ***Hi all! {Me with all my punks} I’m Susan and I blog at Living with Punks. I absolutely love Positively Splendid…
Crayon-Painted Rocks (SSG Idea #13)
Our fun and easy kids’ craft idea for today is from Angie at the Country Chic Cottage. Love this idea, and I love her various ideas of ways to use them!***Painting Rocks for Everyone!Hello everyone!! I am Angie with The Country Chic Cottage! So far Amy’s series has been AMAZING!! So many great ideas! I…
Sponge Water Bombs
I had the pleasure of meeting Allison from House of Hepworths at Blissdom in January, and I am delighted she’s joining in the Summer Survival Guide fun to share this easy tutorial for creating Sponge Water Bombs! Wouldn’t these be perfect for an outdoor party or a day at the pool? ***Hey Positively Splendid Fans! I’m…
Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Among the ranks of the women I am honored to call my blogging buddies, Kelli from Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM! is always the girl who comes through with seriously stellar ideas to keep kids entertained! She never ceases to impress! She is here today sharing an ingenious idea for making your very own sidewalk…
Kid-Friendly Q-Tip Artwork (SSG Idea #4)
Sometimes summer days are all about finding ways to keep kiddos occupied. This little activity is one that is quick and simple, and it utilizes supplies you are likely to already have on hand! *** Hi everyone… I’m Jamie from I ‘m super excited to participate in: The Summer Survival Guide: Tips, Ideas and…
Dress-Up Wall Canvas Tutorial
In case you missed them last month over at U Create, I thought I’d share my Dress-Up Wall Canvases here today. Enjoy! Today I’m going to share a tutorial for a set of darling mix-and-match dress-up canvas wall hangings I recently made for my daughter’s room. If you ever loved playing with paper dolls when…
Handprint Memory Book
We live halfway across the country from both sets of parents, so I really like to keep them connected with our children’s progress as much as possible. I love to make meaningful gifts for Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day when I can, and so I came up with the idea for this Handprint Memory Book for…
Easy Balloon Monsters
I‘m sure I’m not alone in racking my mind for ways to keep my kiddos entertained when playing outside simply isn’t an option. If you’re in the same boat, here is a quick and easy Creating in a Crunch project to do with your little ones, the supplies for which you are likely to already…