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These paper plate DIY gnome decorations are simple to create with children. Display them on the Christmas tree or use them to adorn the mantel. Perhaps your family has an ornament-making tradition. Everyone gathers together, and each person designs an ornament to place on the Christmas tree. Alternatively, you might keep one decoration and give … Read more
A charming and simple yarn-beard paper plate gnome project for children to create this Christmas. A few years ago, Christmas gnomes began appearing during the holiday season, and today they can be found almost everywhere. At first, they were commonly used as garden decorations, but little by little, they made their way indoors. It’s easy … Read more
If you need activities to make with cardboard tubes or simple Valentine’s Day crafts for children, this paper roll love bug project is just what you need. This uncomplicated recycled Valentine project offers plenty of opportunities for creativity. It is easy enough for preschool children and enjoyable for older kids as well. Cardboard tubes can … Read more
Featuring a yarn mane and enchanting appearance, this bright paper plate unicorn project is a wonderfully enjoyable activity for children of every age. Over the years, we have made several paper plate unicorns, and each one has been seasonal: The paper plate unicorn project I’m presenting today is suitable for preschoolers and older children to … Read more
Every morning, my son asks to wear his Batman shirt, and I’m certain that if he owned a Batman costume, he would insist on keeping it on all day. Sadly for him, he doesn’t have one because I don’t let my children leave the house wearing costumes unless it’s Halloween. That doesn’t mean I fail … Read more
Put together an interactive Batman paper plate craft that will keep children entertained for hours. My good friend Marv (visit her blog What To Cook Today for delicious recipe ideas) often says she isn’t creative with crafts. Still, she delighted my youngest with a fantastic handmade Batman card for his birthday. (Batman has been my … Read more
Kids can create this easy superhero teacher card for Teacher Appreciation Week. This adorable apple-themed teacher card also makes a wonderful end-of-the-school-year greeting. My oldest is nearing the end of preschool. I want to give his teachers small handmade presents that will remind them of my son, and I would love for him to participate … Read more
I’m fond of handmade presents. Every year I think of creative gift ideas for our boys and then attempt to persuade my husband to make them happen. DIY projects have appealed to him only during the past few years, and at times I still struggle to convince him to take on one of these projects. … Read more
Making this paper bag Batman craft is such an entertaining activity. Children who love superheroes can paint, cut and glue as they transform a brown paper bag into one of their favorite heroes. Since my youngest adores Batman, this isn’t the first superhero project we’ve created. Some of our favorite crafts so far include the … Read more
These handprint blossoms are a wonderful project for children. They can become a lovely paper flower gift for a mom or grandmother on Mother’s Day, or a thoughtful end-of-year present for a teacher. Last year, I made these paper flowers in pots for my boys’ teachers. Since the handprint flower arrangements I created the previous … Read more