This fun little chick has a removable beak and feet. And he stands up by himself. Materials Craft Foam or Card Stock - Yellow, Orange, and Black Scissors Pencil Glue How to Make I usually make a paper pattern first and try it out. Then I trace the paper pattern on the craft foam. 1. Draw around a lid or other round item on yellow craft foam or card … [Read more...] about Stand Up Chickie
Easter Chicks
Chickie Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. For a cute fun way to give kids money at Easter, make Chickie Money Hugs to hold it. Chickie can be perched in an Easter basket, or used as favors for an Easter party, or added next to place settings on a Spring table. It's easy to create, so kids can make it, too. Supplies. Craft Foam: yellow, orange, black Yellow … [Read more...] about Chickie Money Hugs
Hatching Chick
By Noreen Doll. Create a cute Hatching Chick to sit among the eggs on your table. This could be an easy project for kids to make at an Easter party. Adults need to supervise poking holes in the egg. Or make the holes ahead of time and eliminate that step when working with kids. Supplies. Plastic Egg Large Yellow Pom Pom 2 Small Wiggly … [Read more...] about Hatching Chick
Peep Pouch
By Noreen Doll. It's always fun to have creative favor ideas for holidays. This cute Peep Pouch can be used for kids' parties, as a classroom project, or just for kids to have fun making. It's very simple to do and uses paper plates, tissue paper, and other things you probably already have. Supplies. 2 Paper Plates Tissue Paper: Yellow and another … [Read more...] about Peep Pouch
Bunny Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Bunny Money Hugs is a fun way to give a gift of cash. This bunny holds tight to the money! It really can by used any time, but would be especially fun at Easter. The bunny is cute and easy to make, and requires few supplies, especially if you decide to draw the features on. Supplies. White Craft Foam Markers: Black and … [Read more...] about Bunny Money Hugs
Peek a Boo Peep
By Noreen Doll. A Peek a Boo Peep would be a fun little non-candy gift to add to an Easter basket. It is especially entertaining for little ones who still love to play peek a boo. Older kids can make them for their younger siblings, or for fun Easter party give aways. Supplies. Craft Foam - Yellow and another color plus small amounts of black and … [Read more...] about Peek a Boo Peep
Kicky Chickie Finger Puppet
By Noeen Doll. This Kicky Chickie Finger Puppet would be perfect for a toddler to play with, or just to entertain one. The chick's legs are created by the fingers the wearer sticks through the holes at the bottom of the puppet, and they are easy and fun for a small child to use. The chicks are so fast and easy to make, you can do several very … [Read more...] about Kicky Chickie Finger Puppet
Rockin’ Peeps
By Noreen Doll. Kids can enjoy making these rockin' peeps and then have fun playing with them. In fact, a whole flock of peeps is quick and easy. This would be a great Easter party activity, which even preschoolers can do. The fun thing about these peeps is that they rock! [Idea from Alicia: I think these are great. I see spring party place cards.] I … [Read more...] about Rockin’ Peeps
Easy Easter Crafts
Look here for tons of fun and easy Easter crafts ideas. Now that winter is coming to an end and Spring will soon be here we often start to think about making things for Easter. That can mean looking for ideas for baskets, bunnies, chicks, flowers and other spring or Easter related crafts. Look under gifts in the Crafty Journal header for gift ideas you can use for … [Read more...] about Easy Easter Crafts
Garland Chick
by Noreen Doll. Craft an easy garland chick that has lots of personality. This fun chick can sit on your Easter table or guard the goodies in an Easter basket. I found the garland and the styrofoam balls at Dollar Tree, so they were very inexpensive. What You Need Yellow Garland Styrofoam Balls in 2 inch and 3 inch sizes Craft Foam Scraps - Orange … [Read more...] about Garland Chick
Paper Plate Pop Up Chicks
by Noreen Doll. Create a very easy paper plate pop up chick with just a few materials. Toddlers can easily make this chick, which would be a great classroom party project. What You Need Paper Plate Yellow Markers or Crayons Tissue Paper Black and Orange Craft Foam , Felt, or Card Stock Scissors Glue or Double Sided Tape What You Do 1. Turn … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Chicks
Bath Pouf Chick
by Noreen Doll. Create a sweet bath pouf chick for a quick and easy Easter decoration. This fat yellow bath pouf is perfect for making a soft, fluffy looking chick. And it is so easy to cut out a few parts to make his features. I had to look a couple of places to find a yellow pouf, but finally located this one in Walmart for $1.00. What You Need Yellow Bath … [Read more...] about Bath Pouf Chick
