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Coffee Filter Turkey Craft for Kids

Coffee Filter Turkey Craft for Kids

November 7, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This fun coffee filter turkey craft uses a tie dyed filter and a clothespin to make an adorable turkey. Great as a Thanksgiving centerpiece or place card.    Turkey crafts are a really fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving with kids. This coffee filter turkey craft is not only adorable, but

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DIY Snowman Ornament Made from Recycled Egg Cartons

DIY Snowman Ornament Made from Recycled Egg Cartons

October 23, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This DIY snowman ornament is made from recycled egg cartons and is absolutely adorable. Hang it on your Christmas tree or use it as holiday decor.   Making homemade Christmas ornaments was always one of my favorite holiday traditions growing up. The weather was always a little chillier, and our

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Recycled Christmas Tree Ornament Craft for Kids

Recycled Christmas Tree Ornament Craft for Kids

October 23, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Christmas tree ornament craft uses recycled cardboard and wrapped string to make adorable ornaments easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make.   Making homemade Christmas ornaments was always one of my favorite holiday traditions growing up. The weather was always a little chillier, and our days spent inside

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Paper Rudolph Ornament Craft from Recycled Materials

Paper Rudolph Ornament Craft from Recycled Materials

October 23, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This paper Rudolph ornament craft uses thin recycled cardboard or cardstock and recycled applesauce pouch caps to make an adorable Rudolph kids will love.   Making homemade Christmas ornaments was always one of my favorite holiday traditions growing up. The weather was always a little chillier, and our days spent

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String Rudolph Ornament Craft for Kids

String Rudolph Ornament Craft for Kids

October 23, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This wrapped string Rudolph ornament craft uses popsicle sticks wrapped in string to create adorable reindeer to hang on your tree or display as a craft.   Making homemade Christmas ornaments was always one of my favorite holiday traditions growing up. The weather was always a little chillier, and our

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Popsicle Stick Wrapped Elf Ornament Craft for Kids

Popsicle Stick Wrapped Elf Ornament Craft for Kids

October 23, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This popsicle stick string wrapped elf ornament looks like an adorable elf suit that kids will love to make. Hang this on your tree or use as holiday decor!   Making homemade Christmas ornaments was always one of my favorite holiday traditions growing up. The weather was always a little

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Monster DIY Bookmark Craft for Kids

Monster DIY Bookmark Craft for Kids

October 18, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This DIY monster bookmark craft uses popsicle sticks and pom poms to make adorable monster puppets that double as bookmarks. My kids are just getting into the ages where they appreciate chapter books, and will read them throughout the week. This means we need bookmarks and more bookmarks! We have

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20 Bubble Wrap Crafts and Activities for Kids

20 Bubble Wrap Crafts and Activities for Kids

October 11, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Here are 20 bubble wrap crafts and activities for kids. Combine sensory play, art and fun in these activities that babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can do. Bubble wrap is such a fun material for kids to work with! Did you know this protective padding for shipping can be set aside

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Turkey Leaf Craft for Kids

Turkey Leaf Craft for Kids

October 10, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This turkey leaf craft uses construction paper and artificial leaves to build a turkey. Great for cutting and gluing practice with kids. Two of our favorite crafts for the Fall include turkey crafts and leaf crafts, so we thought we would combine with two with this easy and adorable turkey

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Halloween Pool Noodle Craft: Spider, Bat & Jack o’ Lantern

Halloween Pool Noodle Craft: Spider, Bat & Jack o’ Lantern

October 9, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Halloween pool noodle craft turns Dollar Store pool noodles into a spider, a bat, and a jack o’ lantern. A fun Halloween craft for kids! Making seasonal crafts with kids is such a fun way to bond as a family and get into the holiday spirit. While my feelings

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