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DIY Silhouette Christmas Ornament for Kids

Chelsey — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:41:10 +0000

This homemade silhouette Christmas ornament is super easy to create and makes such a special keepsake. This simple ornament is definitely worth making with your child, and older children can even make it completely on their own. (These homemade Christmas tree ornaments make wonderful homemade gifts.) I absolutely adore having keepsakes that are pictures of my...

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Make Your Own Felt Board (Tutorial)

Chelsey — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:38:10 +0000

Making your own felt board (or flannel board) is very easy and inexpensive. You can do it in about 15 minutes and need only a few supplies. Here’s how to make your own felt board for home or school. We use felt boards (or flannel boards) often for retelling stories, creating our own stories, or...

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DIY Felt Monarch Butterfly Wings Tutorial

Chelsey — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:33:01 +0000

These DIY monarch butterfly wings made of felt are super easy to create and make a great Halloween costume or a cute addition to dress-up play. Just pair the homemade butterfly wings with some black leggings and a black top, you’ve got the perfect monarch butterfly costume. (We actually will be wearing ours to our upcoming local butterfly festival and...

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DIY Bat Costume for Kids: Bat Wings and Bat Ears

Chelsey — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 03:00:31 +0000

Here’s a simple DIY bat costume you can make from just a few materials. The felt bat wings and headband ears are a perfect Halloween costume or can be a fun prop for imaginative play! A few weeks ago I made some monarch butterfly wings from felt. I had some black felt leftover and thought it would...

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DIY Tote Bag Using Stencils and Meaning Sharing Time

Chelsey — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 01:13:27 +0000

Here’s a quick and easy way to decorate a tote back with the kids using stencils. This DIY tote bag is so simple, and children will love using their very own tote bag they helped to create! This post also includes a link to my favorite way to use the bags to incorporate meaningful sharing...

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The First Day of School From a Kid’s Point of View

Chelsey — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:45:53 +0000

As a former teacher and parent, the first day of school is always a big day to prepare for as summer vacation starts to come to a close. My daughter, Lucy, shares what it’s like on that first day of school from a student’s point of view. Now that she’s a senior she shares what...

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Memory Box Craft for Kids

Chelsey — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:39:17 +0000

Memory boxes are super easy to make and a fun way for your child to keep track of their school year. Making memory boxes started off as a senior tradition for many high schoolers as a way to remember their final year before college as well as being a fun activity to make with friends. Although many seniors...

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Benefits of Collecting Trading Cards for Kids

Chelsey — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 02:58:49 +0000

Whether your child loves sports, Pokémon, or even Disney characters, it’s extremely easy to find a pack of trading cards that will pique their interest. Collectible cards (or trading cards) are a fun way to shift your child’s interest away from their devices and into a hands-on activities that provide all types of learning benefits you might...

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DIY Lip Gloss Keychain

Chelsey — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:03:19 +0000

Here’s how to make adorable DIY keychains with pom poms and lip gloss or lip balm. You can do all kinds of color combinations and even use other types of keychains like macrame, tassels or even homemade keychains. These are super cute hanging on backpacks or to hold your keys. They also make wonderful handmade...

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30+ DIY Valentines for Kids

Chelsey — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:59:00 +0000

Looking for some adorable DIY valentines for kids to make this Valentine’s Day? Here are over 30 homemade valentine ideas for children. You’ll find ideas for a wide age range and many interesting creations sure to spark your own creativity! Find even more DIY Valentines on our Homemade Valentines Pinterest board! This post may...

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DIY Eyeball Lollipop Treat for Halloween

Chelsey — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:05:32 +0000

These eyeball lollipops make a super unique DIY Halloween treat. Kids can make them as a Halloween craft during a Halloween party or make a whole batch of them to give out on Halloween night. This post also contains a free Halloween gift tag you can attach to your eyeball lollipops. This post contains...

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25+ Back to School Crafts for Kids

Chelsey — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:53:34 +0000

It’s back to school time, and I’ve got over 25 back to school crafts for kids you’re sure to love! You’ll find school supplies your child or student can make and crafts that will help welcome kids back to school and get them excited for the new school year. Also, be sure to check out...

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