Homemade Bath Fizzies

I have always wanted to try and make bath fizzies and I finally tried it this Christmas.

Here is the result..

My Inspiration: http://www.marthastewart.com/280275/how-to-make-bath-fizzies

Felt Bunting

Newspaper Gift Wrap

First, we painted some newspaper...

...then we worked on some newspaper bows.

  

You fold about a 6 inch wide strip of newspaper in half, the long way. 

Then you cut thin strips along the edge, leaving a little room at the bottom .

And you roll it up and tape it.

Here's the final product :)

My Inspiration: http://www.adelle.com.au/gift-wrapping-ideas

Christmas Star Garland

I cut out star shapes from an old book and sewed them together to make a star garland.

 

Here is the finished tree after the kids decorated it.  Notice all the decorations near the bottom :)

 

My Inspiration: http://beinggeekchic.com/post/2166677352/diy-friday-garland-for-the-book-lover

Leaf Printing

Okay, so if you live where I live, the leaves are long gone and snow is on its way, but here is my last  leaf craft that I meant to post weeks ago :)

We collected a whole bunch of different coloured leaves to do leaf printing.  It didn't turn out quite as well as I thought, but it was fun, nonetheless.

We put the leaves on a piece of watercolour paper and then covered them with paper towel.  We got out the toy hammer and started pounding.  My 3 yr. old son especially loved that part!

 

 The end result...

My inspiration: http://buildmakecraftbake.com/2009/04/how-to-hammered-flower-and-leaf-prints.html

 

Leaf Garland

I love making leaf crafts!  This was a simple garland that the kids helped me with.  I pressed some leaves and then put them in between contact paper.  I cut them out and hole punched them at the top and strung them up.

Apple Printing Banner

We did an apple unit this fall and one of the activities we did was making apple prints.  We just printed them on cardstock and then taped them to a string to make a little banner.

 

My Inspiration: http://sassypriscilla.typepad.com/sassy_priscillas_craft/2009/10/apple-print-newspaper-bunting.html

Paper Bead Necklace

I just found a paper bead making kit at the thrift store, but I think it would be pretty easy to make on your own.  Here's how:

What you need: string, toothpicks, patterned paper cut into long triangles, glue

 Step 1: Roll up the paper tightly, using the toothpick.

Step 2: Put a little glue on the end of the paper to make it stick

Step 3: Thread your beads onto the string and tie it up to make your necklace.

Toy Boat Race

Awhile back we had a Boat Party...a few friends came over and I had supplies for them to each make their own boats to race down the creek by our house.  Here were some of the creative creations.

Here are the boats in action :)

Paper Heart Garland

 Step 1: Paint paper bags

Step 2: Cut out the hearts and hole punch them.
Step 3: String yarn through the holes.

Step 3: Hang up your garland!

My Inspiration: http://abh21.wordpress.com/2012/02/06/patterned-paper-bag-heart-banner/

Homemade Wikki Stix

Tutorial: http://www.missionmama.com/homemade-basics/homemade-wikki-stix

Educational Ideas for Wikki Stix:
http://www.thepreschooltoolbox.com/kits/thematic_units/Wikki%20Stix%20content%20page.pdf

Yarn Ball Ornaments

My inspiration: http://www.makeandtakes.com/glue-yarn-ball-tutorial

Note: I found that, when I used thread instead of yarn, it held together better.

Felt Car Mat

My inspiration: http://craftysoccermom.blogspot.com/2011/10/felt-car-mat.html