Shamrocks On The Brain!

Shamrock Suncatcher 

Easy Shamrock Cards

Felt Shamrock

Can it be? St. Patrick's Day and Spring already? It felt like Winter had settled in to stay (at least in my neck of the woods, Western Idaho). It rained today. And all the snow in my yard is finally melted. I could actually make out some green bits here and there. 

When I see green this early in the year it always makes me think of shamrocks, rainbows and leprechauns. Plus, I am a sucker for Lucky Charms. So I thought I would share a few shamrock crafts I found on the internet. Enjoy! May the luck of the Irish be with you!

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Time To Play!

Homemade Playdough

Braided Felt Cuff Tutorial

Glove Monsters

Sometimes, you just need to play. Play with the kids, play with your food, play with some crafts or play outside. In my neck of the woods winter is dragging on and on and I feel like I just need to get out and play. Since the outdoors are not very friendly right now, I've collected a few crafts you can make with the kids to play with! Enjoy...and get your play on!

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Epic Crafts In Honor Of The Olympics!

Winter Olympics Medals

Team USA Headband

Ceremonial Olympic Torch

Team Spirit Beaded Bracelets

Paper Plate Olympic Rings

Celebrate the 2014 Winter Olympics with these kid-approved crafts and projects.  The Olympics (Winter and Summer) are a big event at my house, no pun intended. 

Finding interesting ways to keep busy little fans occupied, after they get bored with all of five minutes watching the actual Olympics coverage, is always a challenge. 

I've put together a few ideas to get you started...Who knows, you might just inspire a future Olympian!

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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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