How to Make Flowers with Paper Plates
Create 3D watercolor flowers using paper plates with a few things you likely have at home right now. Find out how to cut and paint
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Simple, bright summer crafts and warm-weather art ideas perfect for outdoor play and creative exploration.
Create 3D watercolor flowers using paper plates with a few things you likely have at home right now. Find out how to cut and paint
How to make simple beaded DIY garden decorations to add color and interest to the garden or to potted plants. An easy craft for kids!
How to make a bean pole trellis that is highly functional and attractive. A wonderful living structure that doubles as a kids’ hideaway. Updated July
Learn how to do sandcasting in the sandbox! This backyard summer project is easy and fun for the whole family! Updated June 2023 Have you
Glue batik is an easy and fun art activity for decorating your own fabric. Here’s how to do glue batik with kids. Updated May 2023
What I love about summer with kids. Time, creativity, garden magic, spur of the moment adventures, afternoon rainstorms, flowers, and more! Updated June 2023 Well,
This is the best blueberry muffin recipe we’ve made! It’s easy and delicious, with lemon zest and lots of blueberries. A big hit with kids
Learn how to make chalk designs based on the Rangoli art tradition. Start with a simple grid of dots and draw a beautiful design. A
Create colorful pinwheels from watercolor-resist paintings. This fun summer craft comes from The Artful Year. Looking for some fun decorations for your garden? These pinwheels
How to make a bunting using melted crayons that results in a stained-glass effect. This bunting is a beautiful addition to any porch or back
Learn how to dye flowers with two (or more!) colors. You can use this fun and educational activity for your 4th of July celebration. Updated
Make DIY fairy wings in this easy upcycle project using contact paper and flower petals. A great summer craft project for any flower fairy! Updated
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