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Sidewalk Squirty Chalk Project!

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Sidewalk Squirty Chalk Project!

Want a new summer activity for your kiddos? If so, you must check out this Sidewalk Squirty Chalk project! This is a great way to create art on the sidewalk during the weekends. I recently made this chalk with my children and they had so much fun. Want to make this project as well? If so, you’ll need to have the following supplies:

  • Corn starch
  • Baking soda
  • Food coloring or washable watercolors
  • Vinegar
  • Squirt bottles

PS: I was able to find all of these supplies at my local dollar store, even the food coloring!

For additional directions on making this craft, be sure to visit the Growing A Jeweled Rose Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this DIY project in the comment section below. We love to hear from our readers.

DIY Handmade Bookmarks Project!

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DIY Handmade Bookmarks Project!

I recently found this DIY Handmade Bookmarks Project and just had to share with our readers! These fun bookmarks look adorable and fun to make at home. These bookmarks would be great for special occasions or as gifts. Want to make some bookmarks like this as well? If so, you’ll need the following supplies:

  • Beautiful Paper from Jen Hadfield Home + Made Collection
  • Stickers
  • Scissors
  • Glue Stick
  • Paper Cutter
  • Corner Punch
  • Hole Punch {I also used a large hole punch for decorating}
  • Yarn and Twine
  • Laminator and Laminator Sheets

For further directions on making these bookmarks, be sure to visit the Tatertots & Jello Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of these bookmarks in the comments below, because we love to hear from our readers.

Egg Carton Turtle Project!

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Egg Carton Turtle Project!

Do you have any empty egg cartons? If so, why not make this Egg Carton Turtle project?! This is a great way to make crafts with items that were going to be thrown away.  I haven’t made this craft yet, but my kids enjoyed similar projects like this before. If you’d like to make this project with your kids, then be sure to have the following:

  • Empty Egg boxes
  • Green Cardboard
  • Pom Poms
  • Googly Eyes

PS: Other than the egg carton, I was able to find all of these supplies at my local dollar store.

How did this DIY turn out for our readers? Be sure to let us know in the comments below! We love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on making this project, be sure to visit the Emma Owl Webpage for more.

DIY Wood Slice Photo Transfer!

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DIY Wood Slice Photo Transfer!

Want a new way to display your Christmas, New Years, or Easter photos? If so, you should check out this DIY Wood Slice Photo Transfer project. I haven’t made this project yet, but it looks relatively easy to make. Want to make this craft as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following supplies:

  • Silhouette Temporary Tattoo Paper
  • Wood Slice
  • Scissors
  • Washcloth

PS: I had a hard time finding the silhouette temporary tattoo paper at my local Walmart store, but I found it at my local Hobby Lobby and Michaels’ store.

For additional directions on making this craft, be sure to visit the Parental Perspective Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this DIY project in the comment section below. We’d love to know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Dollar Store Home Decor Idea!

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Dollar Store Home Decor Idea!

Want to make an inexpensive craft this weekend with your family? If so, head to your local dollar store and make these Scrapbook Wall Trays. You can use these as serving trays or a way to showcase artwork on the wall. This is both fun and easy to make, so do not miss out on this DIY project. Interested in making this homemade craft? If so, here are the supplies you’ll need:

  • wooden trays
  • adhesive
  • patterned paper
  • paper trimmer

PS: I was able to find all of these supplies at my local Dollar Tree store!

For additional directions on making this project, be sure to visit the Scrap Scene Webpage. Let us know what crafts you’ve been making lately, because we love to hear from our readers.

DIY 4th Of July Cookie Cutter Painting!

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Looking for a fun DIY this July 4th weekend? This one is simple even for the littlest of hands! Below you will find materials needed and instructions and as always, HAVE FUN!

Materials:
*white paper
*red, white, and blue non-toxic paints
*star cookie cutters

Instructions:
1) place paint in individual places on a plate,
2) dip the star shaped cookie cutters in the paint
3) press down on the cookie cutter on the piece of white paper
4) lift up on the cookie cutter and do another color!
5) have fun and get creative, it is ok to overlap the shaped and colors!
6) back them with colored construction paper if you would like and proudly display them around your home!

If you had fun with this DIY and would like to see and do others, please click here! Let us know what you thought! We would love to see what your kids created!

Just In Time For The 4th Of July!! Love THESE!!

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Tin Can Luminaries DIY!

Looking for a Memorial Day craft to make with your kids? If so, you can make these Tin Can Luminaries to honor your loved ones on the 30th of May! If not, this would be a great project to make for the 4th of July as well. Want to make this patriotic idea as well? If so, here are the materials you’ll need:

  • Empty vegetable or soup cans, cleaned out and labels removed
  • Water
  • Sand
  • Nail
  • Hammer
  • Scrap paper
  • Ruler
  • Tape
  • Spray paint in red, white, and blue

For additional directions on how to make this DIY project, be sure to visit the Crafts For All Seasons Webpage! Let us know what patriotic projects you plan on making in May or July, we love to hear from our readers. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.