I help parents find time to craft memories with their kids (even when life is hectic) with the simple "In the Bag" approach to making crafts together. Follow along for loads of kids' craft inspiration.
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β Hey Reader, This week our favorite community ice cream shop opened up for the season...and the lines have been down the block! What a beautiful scene of families out enjoying time together...and a little ice cream...together. So much joy! It's often the little things that mean the most and stick as a core memory in a child's mind. I love so many things about summer, but mama ain't built for the heat. Let's just say...I haven't been my best self this week. β Maybe these summer crafts will put me in a cooler state of mind... β TODAY'S FREEBIEβ Speaking of ice cream... Here's a banana split you can customize any way you like (I skip the pineapple...anyone else?)...
If the button isn't working, click HERE. β IN THE SHOPβ I know that it's already June, but the Craft-a-Week Calendar is designed to be used all year round, starting at any time. It's filled with so much crafty inspiration. And, by popular demand, I've included flashcards for all of the crafts. It includes 56 crafts (one for each week), plus 4 bonus crafts.
TRENDING CRAFTSβ Let's talk Summer crafts!!! The kids here just finished up school, and I can already hear the sounds of "I'm bored" all over the neighborhood. Creating together can be a real highlight of your family times together over the school break. Here are some of our favorite Summer crafts for you to try...
β β "In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explode, and every sunset is different." ~John Steinbeck
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P.S. If you already know you want to craft away the summer with your kids, jump straight to the checkout for the Craft-a-Week calendar and flashcard collection at the discounted price of just $19 (sells for $24 in the shop).
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Joy | In the Bag Kids' Crafts
I help parents find time to craft memories with their kids (even when life is hectic) with the simple "In the Bag" approach to making crafts together. Follow along for loads of kids' craft inspiration.
Hey Reader, My husband has been the grumpiest I've seen him all year...and it's because the weather is turning colder here. He's a Summer guy, and it really does affect his mood. But me on the other hand, I was built for cozy sweaters, comfy blankets and mugs of hot chocolate. Though I'll miss some the fun of Summer, I'm ready to embrace Autumn. Now let's talk about crafts to make in September... TODAY'S FREEBIE My facebook feed is filled with first day of school photos. They make me so...
Hey Reader! It's a new month with so many possibilities...Happy August! Making crafts with your kids is one of the best things that you can do to create memories together. It combines all of the best things...quality time together, using our imaginations, no expectations or rules. Follow it up with some play time and a snack, and you've got a serious core memory that'll be with your child for a lifetime. TODAY'S FREEBIE We're going to be talking all about paper bag puppets today because...
Hi Reader, We're about to turn the page on a new month. I love a brand new slate. βIsnβt it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?β -Anne of Green Gables Let's talk August crafts! There are a few unique and fun holidays that you can celebrate with your kids that I bet you didn't know about...what a way to make more memories this Summer. TODAY'S FREEBIE Bookmarks are great way to promote a love of reading and make it more fun. These school bookmarks are the...