This string paint art using acrylic paint is so beautiful! I love how bright and bold the acrylic paint looks on the black paper. This is such a pretty art technique - and it's SO EASY! When it comes to sharing my paintings, I get really nervous because I'm really not an artist. But I sure love creating beautiful pieces that make me look like I'm an artist! String pull painting is really easy - No skill or talent required! It's super simple to create professional looking artwork using … [Read more...]
How to Make a Stress Ball
Stress balls are perfect for busy hands and also help to calm your nerves. Squeeze them. Stretch them. Pinch them. Or knead them. Homemade stress balls are really soft and squishy and soooo satisfying! Learn how to make a stress ball below! They're also SUPER SIMPLE to make at home. All you need is a balloon and a filler - in our case, flour or rice. (I recommend flour). You can also use water beads, play dough, and even oobleck as a filler inside the balloon. In order to get the flour … [Read more...]
String Painting: A Beautiful Art Technique using Ink or Liquid Watercolors
String painting is such a cool and FUN way to make artwork. No artistic skill required! With simple supplies and zero experience you can make absolutely beautiful pieces of art! This kid-friendly technique is great for both adults and children. We used printer paper in the photos you'll see in this post. If you want to turn your creations into greeting cards, or art that will last a little longer - I definitely think they're worthy of hanging on the wall - then I recommend using a stronger … [Read more...]
Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
This fire breathing dragon made from a toilet paper roll is an easy kids craft that uses simple craft supplies. When you blow into the end of the tube the tissue paper looks like flames coming out of the dragon's mouth! Fire Breathing Dragon Craft Add this activity to your crafty bucket list, because it's SO MUCH FUN! And it's ridiculously simple to make. Kids, toddlers and preschoolers will love to see the dragon blowing fire! The photos make me smile, just looking at them. Watch the … [Read more...]
How to Make Fruit Popsicles with Real, Fresh Fruit
Fresh fruit popsicles made with real fruit are so delicious and they're really easy to make! This is an easy and healthy summer recipe that's fun and delicious - and also helps keep you cool during those hot summer months! RELATED: Homemade Fudgsicles Using Jello Pudding Real Fruit Popsicles These fresh fruit popsicles are such a colourful and delicious way to stay cool this summer! These all natural treats are seriously gorgeous and they’re so easy to make! They make a great summer … [Read more...]
Paper Heart Flowers | Popsicle Stick Flowers with Heart Leaves
These paper heart flowers are SO SIMPLE to make. They're made entirely from cut out heart shapes! And best of all, you only need really simple craft supplies to make them - construction paper, a popsicle stick and a pom pom. You can make these pretty little flowers in less than 10 minutes. They're a great craft for spring, summer or any time. Wouldn't they be lovely to give as a homemade gift on Mother's Day? Only have white paper at home? No problem! Use markers to draw pretty shapes and … [Read more...]
Paper Handprint Bunnies | Easy Easter Craft Using Construction Paper
These handprint bunnies are so simple to make and they are SO CUTE! You can make them using construction paper, coloured printer paper, or even plain white paper if you're in a pinch. This is such a simple Easter craft that you can make with the kids - and the best part is that you probably have everything you need at home already! Just grab some paper, scissors and a few pens, markers or pencil crayons - that's all you need! This craft is really simple, super fast, and completely adorable … [Read more...]
Handprint Butterfly Tree Made From Construction Paper
This handprint butterfly tree made from construction paper is SO PRETTY! We used a butterfly paper punch to cut out the butterflies and folded them in half to make them look 3D. This is such a fun way to add a little bit of spring cheer into our lives right now! This craft takes about 30 minutes to complete. Gluing on all the butterflies definitely takes a bit of time. But it's also super relaxing and fun to watch it come together! Plus when you're done, it's a really pretty keepsake you can … [Read more...]
How to Make Paper Strip Rainbows
These paper strip rainbows are SO FUN and they're really simple to make! If you have a pack of construction paper, a pair of scissors and a stapler, then you're ready to go! You can make this cute little rainbow craft in less than 10 minutes. A couple years ago I was at Costco, and they had those giant mega packs of construction paper on a super discount sale. So I picked up 3 GIANT packs of construction paper. You know, because I have 3 kids, right? Well, we've been slowly making our way … [Read more...]
How to Make Fluffy Slime
Fluffy slime is SO COOL! It's just like regular slime, except it's fluffy and puffy and sooooo much fun! This just might be my favourite slime recipe that we've ever tried! Picture any normal slime recipe. Now imagine that same slime all puffed up and fluffy... kind of like a foam squishy. That's how I would describe fluffy slime. The foamy texture is really fun! Want to know what makes the slime fluffy? Shaving cream! (Which you can buy at the dollar store, by the way.) Shaving cream can … [Read more...]
