By Noreen Doll. Craft a bunny stretch bracelet and a bunny necklace for a little girl. This would make a fun gift for an Easter basket. Or a great favor for a little girl''s party. I found this bunny in a craft kit I bought. But if you can't find foam bunny stickers, it would be easy to draw a simple bunny on a piece of craft foam and cut it out. If you use … [Read more...] about Bunny Stretch Bracelet and Bunny Necklace
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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
Bunny Bagalope
By Noreen Doll. Make a fun bunny bagalope with an envelope. It's easy and quick to do and could be used as a gift bag, for favors, or even a small Easter basket. You can make different sizes depending on the size of the envelope you use. Materials. Envelope - Mine is 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches Scissors Ruler Pencil Eyes Foam or Paper Scrap for … [Read more...] about Bunny Bagalope
Shamrock Paper Chain
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun shamrock paper chain with a few folds and snips. Remember how much fun it was to make paper chains when you were a kid? Here's an easy idea for a fun shamrock paper chain. You can make a bunch, tape them together, and string them across a room. Get all the kids to help with the folding and cutting, and you will soon have … [Read more...] about Shamrock Paper Chain
Spiral Organizer
By Noreen Doll. I was asked to create a spiral organizer, because the owner was unable to find one that would work well. Thus the idea for creating one that was perfectly suitable came about. It was created without actually having to purchase anything, just using materials already on hand. Materials. 2 Pieces of Cardboard 4 Sheets of Designer … [Read more...] about Spiral Organizer
Easy Dollar Bill Heart
By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun easy dollar bill heart that even kids can easily make. Or it could make a fun tooth fairy gift. It requires 2 dollar bills and staples or paper clips to hold the ends together. You will need really crisp new bills to make this turn out well. Materials. 2 Dollar Bills Staples or Paper Clips How to Make an Easy Dollar … [Read more...] about Easy Dollar Bill Heart
Dollar Bill Heart Origami
By Noreen Doll. A dollar bill heart origami is a fun way to give a gift of money, as it can be made with a bill of any amount. Make a fun dollar bill heart to give to your grandkids. They will love getting it! It can be any denomination, and would make a great Valentine gift. It is easy enough that you could teach older kids how to do it, too. I found … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Heart Origami
Valentine Heart Barrettes
By Noreen Doll. Using Valentine heart barrettes is a fun way to dress for the holiday. They are easy and inexpensive to create, and you can make them to match many different outfits. Little girls love wearing pretty things in their hair and these are perfect for them. One bag of conversation heart stickers from Target's Dollar Spot will make lots of Valentine … [Read more...] about Valentine Heart Barrettes
Kids Craft Ideas
By Noreen Doll. It's nice to have kids craft ideas handy for those times when kids have run out of fun things to do. This easy craft can be made from recycled foam containers. Keeping a supply of craft materials on hand will make it easy for kids to create at a moments notice. Do be sure to keep recyclables on hand as well as regular craft supplies. And … [Read more...] about Kids Craft Ideas
Conversation Heart Magnet
By Noreen Doll. Craft an easy conversation heart magnet with foam hearts. This is a great idea for a classroom project or Valentine favors for kids to make at a party. The conversation heart stickers are 80 for $1 at Dollar Tree. And you can buy packs of larger foam hearts at Walmart or the craft store. I already had the larger hearts, but you could … [Read more...] about Conversation Heart Magnet
Lasting Valentine Bouquet
By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun Valentine bouquet your kids can create. It would make a great gift for Grandma, or a friend or neighbor. I used a 7 ounce size diced chili can for this project, but you could use any size you like. I was going to paint the can silver, but decided that since it was already a nice shiny silver, I would just use it like it was. You could … [Read more...] about Lasting Valentine Bouquet
Conversation Heart Necklace
By Noreen Doll. A conversation heart necklace can be a nice accessory for Valentine's Day. It's easy to make with foam heart stickers and a leather cord or length of ribbon. It would be a good project for a young girl to make for herself and her friends. Materials. 26 inch or 27 inch Length of Leather Cord or Ribbon 2 Foam Conversation Hearts - the … [Read more...] about Conversation Heart Necklace
