Valentine's Day Crafts Roundup!

Glitter Rock Valentines

Heart Sculptures

Sparkly, Beaded Salt Dough Ornaments

Melted Bead Suncatchers

Painting Heart Doilies

Here's a fun roundup of Valentine's Day crafts to do with your little sweethearts. Some are messy, some are...less messy. No matter which you choose to make with the littles, you'll enjoy the grins and giggles these crafts will inspire. Make some to share or display!

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Valentine's Gift Ideas

Ombre Paper Heart Necklace

With Valentine's Day close at hand, I thought I would share some crafty gift ideas you and your kids can make to enjoy or share as gifts. I'll start with my favorite - Ombre Paper Heart Necklace. I think this would make such a cute teacher's gift and much more simple to make than it looks - a bonus!

DIY Puppy Hair Clip

For little girls and their friends, make up some of these sweet little puppy hair clips to wear and share. Or use the tutorial to adapt this DIY Puppy Hair Clip into a kitty hair clip too!

Valentine's Day Arm Warmers

And if simple is your key word for 2014 - check out these Valentine's Day Arm Warmers! Grab a funky pair of holiday socks from your drawer (or head to Walmart or Target for some) and with a pair of scissors and a few minutes - you'll have adorable and warm arms!

DIY Whimsy Heart Ornament

Last but not least, this DIY Whimsy Heart Ornament is made with felt and could be adapted to a classroom craft project. It's also a fun craft to use as a parent or grandparent gift, or even make at Christmas as a tree ornament. Enjoy!

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Two Winter Activity Ideas

DIY Painted Canvas

How's the weather in your neck of the woods? Periodically I bundle up my boys and boot them out into the backyard to romp and build snowmen and forts. But eventually they wander back in begging for hot cocoa. Once the hot cocoa thaws  their lips the first words out of their mouths are "I'm bored."

I've been looking for some kid-friendly DIY projects and activities to try while the snow and cold weather pile up outside. There are so many winter themed activities across the kid blogs with titles like "453 Penguin Activities for toddlers" and those are great. But I don't have toddlers anymore.

I found two DIY projects I think you'll like and, more importantly, that my boys may be willing to try. The first is this DIY Painted Canvas. It's the perfect opportunity for kids to flex their creative muscles and for parents to gain a rather nice abstract piece of art out of the process!

DIY Arm Warmers

The second one is DIY Arm Warmers. I think these would be especially fun to do at a girl's birthday party or maybe teenage girls sleepover. Be warned: if you have a favorite pair of holiday socks...hide them now. I am not sure how my boys will like this one, but I am willing to try anything to stave off the winter boredom blues.

Until my next post, enjoy the cold weather! What's your favorite winter activity for kids or for the classroom? Share with me in the comments.

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Have A Great 2014!

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I want to thank each and every one of you for following our little blog and for continuing to visit and use the free crafts and activities at The Idea Box. 

You have so many choices for how you spend your time online, especially when it comes to kids activities sites and blogs. We are so glad you keep coming back for more!

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Holly Jolly Craft Ideas

Washi Tape Ornament

Winter weather has descended and as the temperatures drop, my little natives are getting very restless. I'm hearing comments like "I'm bored!" or "Why can't we go outside?" If I want frozen snowmen I'll let them out to play in the 20 degree outdoors (at my house during the day). 

But sometimes the littles need to stay inside for their own good - here's a round up of holiday craft ideas to keep hand busy and minds engaged!

Washi Tape Monogram Ornament
This is a fun and simple ornament to create with scrapbooking supplies and washi tape from our sister site, Craftown.

Swirled Ornament Balls
Create pretty painted ornament balls with this simple swirl technique. These easy-to-make ornaments would make thoughtful grandparent or parent gifts and are quick enough for a classroom projects.

Clay Pot Angel
This craft takes a little more planning and a few special supplies. But the result is well worth the effort on your part. Your little elves will be delighted with their clay pot angels!

Glitter Dreidels and Stars
A super easy way to create dreidel and star shapes using glue and glitter, this simple activity could also be used to make your own holiday ornaments to hang up or give as gifts.

Hanukkah Mobile
Use craft foam, a hanger and some string to create a sweet mobile featuring the Star of Davis and other Hannukkah shapes such as dreidels or candles.


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Thanksgiving Crafts!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

CD Turkeys
Use some old cds and construction paper to keep little hands busy Thanksgiving morning - and get some super cute turkeys to display as a bonus!

Handprint Pumpkin Patch
Our Handprint Pumpkin Patch is a great place to start to create fun fall decorations for your classroom, a bulletin board or just to record those precious little handprints on paper!

Thankful Turkey
A great family activity and teaching opportunity, grab some construction paper and markers and draw a huge turkey! 10 or 12 days before Thanksgiving add feathers that say what each family member is thankful for.

Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes
A great way to entertain and feed your kiddos, make some cupcakes, mix up some orange frosting and then let them do all the work of decorating their pumpkin cupcakes.

Paper Cup Turkey
This is a fun simple craft that could be done Thanksgiving Day to keep all those little people entertained. Let them gobble up dinner and then create their own gobblers out of paper cups.

Fingerprint Turkeys
A simple idea using those adorable kid thumbs, some paint and markers - this turkey themed project can be completed in just a few minutes and makes an adorable painting to display or share!


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Grateful for Autumn

Paper Bag Pumpkin

Autumn is my favorite season, so I am always grateful to see the leaves change color and the days get a little shorter. I know, it's sort of strange but the smell of fall in the chilly air just thrills my senses! 

With fall in full swing, it's definitely time to do a little harvest partying! Start with a few of our fall and thanksgiving crafts to get your creativity flowing.

Fall Handprint Wreath
An easy, fun wreath you can make and display on a class bulletin board or your own front door!

Basket of Thanks
A simple tool to teach gratitude and learning about pilgrims, turkeys and Thanksgiving!

Thankful Turkey
A family craft project that can double as an advent calendar or gratitude chart!

Awesome Owl Snack
A creative snack kids can make and then eat!

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