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October 29, 2011

Fall decorations

This time of the year when turkeys are available, we will decorate with some too ...

You will need...

tissue craft paper

craft feathers

construction paper

tape and glue

any type of paint

Use your imagination and create.

Being thankful... should happen everyday for everything we have. So remember to say thank you to everyone and thank God for giving you all the things you have.

September 28, 2011

Fabric painting yo yos for a plain shirt

You will need...

fabric yo yos

fabric paint

paint brush

water

Here is a link on how to make fabric yo yos.

Paint the fabric yo yos with fabric paint to dress up a simple shirt. It is easier to carefully paint inside the yo yo with a paint brush. If needed dilute the paint with a little water.

August 18, 2011

How to sew a fabric yo yo

Fabric yo yos are decorative and simple to make, once you know how you will love to put it on to everything :)

Cut the cloth into a circle any preferred size. The final product will be about half the diameter of the initial circle. Can keep a round shape object, draw and cut.

Fold and sew a running stitch by folding a little or leaving it as is. Folding will give a clean stitch.

Keeping the finger in the middle pull the thread slowly and tighten it. And then stitch to the back so it doesn't unravel.

August 14, 2011

Recycled bottles to keep crayon

A perfect way to recycle and reuse containers that are very useful around the house. We made a place to keep crayons. This activity can be done with any other type of container or tin.

2 litre pop bottle

bias tape or cloth

glue

white out or chalk ink

scissors

Poke a hole then using a sharp scissor with a help of an adult cut the bottle, cut at any point depending on how deep you want the final product to be. Don't use the scissors that are used for cutting cloth.

Measure the diameter of the bottle then cut a piece of cloth with 1 1/2" width and use as bias tape or use a store bias tape. Cut the bias tape at least 1/2" more so it would over lap.

Use glue and paste the bias tape around the bottle. This is decorative and also prevents cuts when putting the hand into the bottle. Can use liquid paper or chalk ink pens to decorate the outside of the container.

August 12, 2011

Painting river rocks

This rock painting was done by my daughter. She used the paint brush to get these effects, it is probably the way she handled the brush to paint it :)

river rocks

acrylic paint or fabric paint

paint brushes

These rocks can be found by a river or beach, it is also sold in craft shops. For these stones we used acrylic paint. I didn't dilute the paint much, but if needed use water sparingly.

Paint the first coat and then decorate only when the first coat is dry. Children can take a break between painting until the first layer dries then they can put designs.

I put fabric paint on the list because it can be used instead of acrylic paint. I have painted rocks using fabric paint which also last long on the rocks.

July 25, 2011

Wooden coasters

pre cut wooden pieces

acrylic paint

paint brushes

water to clean brushes

newspaper to protect surface

varnish for acrylic paint to seal optional

This craft is suitable for 2 1/2 years and up.

These pre cut wooden pieces are available in craft sections in craft shops, hardware stores or dollar stores. If not, can use any cut pieces of wood.

First paint a thick coat in any colour. Let it dry completely. Then paint flowers or anything preferred and let it dry.

Can put varnish to seal after the paint dries, I didn't do this step on these coasters.

Instead of coasters this can be used as a wall hanging by using picture hanging hardware.

June 18, 2011

Using books with young children and making a toy

Books are the best way to introduce children to new aspects in life, such as welcoming a new baby into the family.

I used this book "Our new baby," when I was expecting my son, to make my daughter feel comfortable and to talk to her about the baby. It made it easier to talk about what we should expect and things that she can do to help... such as playing with the baby, helping out when we change the baby's clothes.

These types of books make older siblings feel happy and proud on what role they will be playing as a family. They won't feel isolated when they are involved in choosing toys and clothes for the baby, instead it will be exciting for them to want a baby in the house.

This book is available here. Here is an activity to go with the book.

My daughter and I made this rattle using recyclable material, I would suggest this activity for 3+ just to be in the safe side.

Even older children can make this to learn about musical instruments and sound.

1 paper towel or toilet paper roll

crayola paint or any paint

stickers or markers to decorate

grey duct tape

to fill

pasta

different types of dried beans, rice

beads

Cover one side of the paper roll with duct tape, make sure it is secure. Then allow your child to fill the roll with whatever they prefer; let them experiment with the sounds they like to hear when they shake the rattle.

And then cover the other end with duct tape.

Decorate with paint, markers and stickers. Let it dry and then play with it as a rattle or a musical instrument to learn about sounds.

April 3, 2011

Painting clay pots

Simple way to brighten up your home and garden by painting clay pots using acrylic paint.

You will need...

clay pots

painting brushes

acrylic paint

palette

newspaper to lay on the table

Using the materials start painting. Can sketch the ideas on a paper or use your imagination and paint.

This activity is for any age. Paint brushes can be substituted with sponge and other materials around the house such as putting paint on a leaf and making prints on the pots.

March 20, 2011

Spring flowers in a pot

What you need to make this lovely pot of flowers to welcome Spring...

small branch from a tree

clay or recycled plastic pot

paper or modelling clay to put inside the pot

tissue paper different colours for flowers and leaves

white glue

paint optional

Put the branch inside the pot and place paper around it and colour it brown or green. Or put the branch inside the pot and place brown or green modelling clay inside the pot to secure the branch.

Cut different colours of tissue paper into small squares or pieces and pinch it into flowers and stick it onto the branch with glue. Using green tissue make leaves similar to how the flowers were made.

Colour the pot, branch and paper inside the pot if you like.

This craft can be kept for a long time and it is a lovely activity of any age group. With younger children supervision and help is required. This craft is inspired several years ago by a magazine or internet I am not sure and I have made these beautiful pots since then.