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Pastel & Watercolor Dandelion

Pinparent — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:36:43 +0000

We are back with another pastel and watercolor art project. Dandelions may give me the sneezes, but they are just so light, fluffy, pretty and also the inspiration for our latest project. This pastel and watercolor dandelion is perfect for the kiddos and for the adults. If you are looking for a quick and simple […]

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Hummingbird Craft with Printable

Pinparent — Wed, 02 May 2018 15:11:14 +0000

The thing that I love about printables is that there is no one way that you have to use them. My daughter teaches me that every time we do a project together. This week we had fun making hummingbirds. Our hummingbird template got a lot of use and we made several using different media. Hummingbird […]

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Bubble Wrap Printed Flowers

Pinparent — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 05:12:21 +0000

Bubble wrap is a ton of fun and it’s not just because of the popping. It is wonderful for arts and crafts. It has a great texture and makes a fun printmaking material. Next time you have bubble wrap, instead of popping it, try making one of these simple and pretty printed flowers. What you […]

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Wax Paper Bubble Art

Pinparent — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 03:31:12 +0000

The spring is here!! Hip hip hooray! One of our favorite warm weather activities is blowing bubbles. My little girl is crazy for bubbles. Bubbles are so beautiful and magical and just make you happy. These were enough reasons to make a bubble project for the spring. This pretty mixed media bubble project combines watercolors, […]

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Paper Plate Four Season Spinner

Pinparent — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:12:25 +0000

We live in New England. It is not uncommon to be playing in the snow one day and then to be outside in shorts the next. The weather can be crazy and unpredictable. As much as we sometimes like to complain about the ever-changing weather, I would not change it for a thing. There is […]

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Fluttering Butterfly Paper Plate Craft

Pinparent — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:02:19 +0000

Who else is ready for the spring? I know that we are. If you are looking for a touch of spring to brighten up your day, this fluttering butterfly craft might be just what you are looking for. Your kids will love designing and making their butterflies and them watching them flutter and fly. What […]

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Tin Foil Embossed Trees For All Seasons

Pinparent — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:49:33 +0000

Being a New Englander, I enjoy watching the seasons change. I eagerly anticipate the trees filling up with leaves in the spring and summer. Watching the snow falling on the bare branches in the winter is simply magical. And the fall….oh the fall. It is my favorite season of all. I love seeing the vibrant […]

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Wax Paper Dragonfly Craft

Pinparent — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:17:29 +0000

You can make this wax paper dragonfly as a hanging craft or glue it to a piece of paper, either way the result is lovely. We love crafting with wax paper. It’s transparency and delicate texture make a wonderful canvas for painting and for stained glass tissue paper projects. Because of its transparent and delicate nature, […]

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Transforming Ladybug Butterfly Craft

Pinparent — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:16:19 +0000

Insect crafts are always a hit for the spring and summer. This transforming insect craft is so cute and simple to make. This is an easy craft that is fun to make and even funner to play with. Transform a ladybug or a bumble bee into a colorful butterfly with just a twist of the wrist. […]

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Printable Paper Mosaic Ice Cream Cone

Pinparent — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:13:36 +0000

Paper mosaics are a simple and easy craft for all ages. This ice cream cone mosaic is a great project for the summer. Summer is just a couple of weeks away. I love the summer for so many reasons, but one of my favorites is the ice cream cones. There is nothing better on a […]

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