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Spooky Clamshell Memory Game
We love collecting treasures at the beach, but the problem is what to do with them when we get home. They often end up in a bowl or down...
Stick and Cardboard Structures
My daughter had a blast customizing the hair, spider legs and sun rays on these fun cardboard and stick structures. How we made them: I...
DIY Fairy Dust Factory
Where is fairy dust made, you might ask? Well, we discovered a fairy dust factory in our yard, which my daughter was very excited about!...
Stencil Stepping Stones: Loose Parts in Plaster
Have you ever made your own stepping stones? We created simple stencils from cereal box cardboard, placed them atop wet plaster and...
Tape Resist Tree Stump
I love being inspired by nature and the surprising things we find on our walks together. We had fun repurposing a large tree segment that...
Cardboard Makeover Head
My daughter is undeniably a girly-girl. She loves dresses, she loves dolls, princesses, bows and makeup. Recently, I was cleaning out a...
Painted Pebble Mosaics
Did you know that small rocks make awesome mosaic pieces? Their varied smooth and pointed edges fit together like tiny puzzle pieces. So,...
Leprechaun Playground: Invitation to Play on Styrofoam
With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I thought I’d share a fun invitation to play for your little ones. Now, I’ll be honest...
Texture Collage Painting
Often, I’ll hold onto little fabric remnants, interesting packaging, or tiny bits of ribbon that are too short to tie around anything....
Outdoor Stencil Art: On Snow or Wet Pavement
I’ve talked to parents who avoid Art projects all together, because of the mess that they create. I totally get it! Sometimes I’m...
Two Winter Sensory Activities
One question that I often ask myself while planning projects is how do I keep my kids entertained for a long period of time? If the...
Three Simple Christmas Crafts
Handmade decor and gifts are not only resourceful (and frugal), but sometimes prettier and more thoughtful than store-bought items. As...
Wire and Plaster Sculptures
There is so much to learn from art, from problem-solving skills to self-expression, to developmental skills to self-confidence. Really,...
Two Reusable Art Activities For Any Age
Do you like to reuse or start fresh? Do you like to minimize or accumulate? I don’t know about you, but I to feel a little overwhelmed...
Painted Wood Chip Compositions
If you haven’t noticed by now, I love being creatively resourceful. Personally, I find it extremely inspiring and satisfying to repurpose...
Birch Tree Mobile
I love contrast. It could be because that’s what I see when I look in the mirror: fair skin and dark hair. It’s probably also why my...
When Sports and Art Meet
I've never been a "sporty" person. I was that girl who got hit in the head with a softball...or soccer ball...or volleyball. Hand-eye...
Tree Branch Dream Catcher
I plan my week by my phone’s weather app. One thing I learned in my college education classes is to anticipate problems. So, If I see...
Multi-Stage Mixed Media Silhouettes
Integrating art history into your child’s daily activities can be fun and enriching, even at a young age. When I was a teacher, this was the
5 Farms in Seacoast New Hampshire You Should Visit
I'm a bit biased, but New Hampshire has some of the best and most beautiful farms around. When you're living on a budget, this is...
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