This post contains affiliate links. Should you purchase through the link (at no extra cost) I will receive a small commission. 'Tis the season for some fun ornament crafting. Once you finish the Santa Belly Ornament, you can start on this darling Glitter Blub Ornament. This one is very easy so perfect for kids to make their own. Just beware of glitter getting everywhere! To get started, here are the supplies you need. Supplies- Empty plastic light bulb ornaments Extra fine … [Read more...]
DIY No Sew Felt Christmas Tree Garland
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I will receive a small portion of the sale if you purchase. Christmas is right around the corner and there are so many fun and creative projects you can do with the kids to decorate your home. I saw this DIY Eucalyptus Garland - Awesome Greenery project which made me want to make something for our mantle, but since I did not have any eucalyptus, I decided to make some adorable Felt Christmas Trees to make a garland out of to hang from our … [Read more...]
Penguin Paper Plate Craft
Having a toddler at home while her older siblings head off to school everyday means I am the preferred form of entertainment for him. She likes to follow me around throughout the day and tell me about everything. I love this time with her and want to help her develop her fine motor skills and creativity. I'm always on the look out for easy crafts made from items I already have at home. That's where this darling Paper Plate Penguin Craft comes into play. I love that it's easy and inexpensive to … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Snowflakes
The weather is cold and there have even been some flurries, so in the spirit of the weather, let's craft some snowflakes! If you've spent any time on Making of a Mom you'll already know I love craft stick crafts and have a lot of them!! More on those at the end, let's get into this Craft Stick Snowflakes Craft! Supplies: craft sticks (I used large and regular sizes) Elmer's glue hot glue white paint paint brush white glitter glittery puff paint silver sequins … [Read more...]
How to Make a Candy Lei
There are plenty of occasions where you might have a lot of leftover candy in your house. After Halloween is especially a time when there are lots of little candy bars laying around. You may not want your kids to just have at all the candy, so pack some away for a later time. One fun use for leftover candy is to make a candy lei. When I was growing up we would get candy lei's for our birthday, graduation or other fun celebrations. I love to make them and it's always well received because who … [Read more...]
Turkey Door Decoration Tutorial
My kids love decorating for holidays so we thought of this easy and cute way to get our house all dolled up for Thanksgiving. This Turkey Door Decoration Tutorial is really easy to do, and inexpensive. It's really simple, only took a few minutes and the kids were involved every step of the way. Here's how to make your own Turkey Door. Turkey Door Decoration Tutorial The supplies for this door decoration may already be on hand in your home. A few easy to find supplies will make a super cute … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween Monster Clips
Get into the Halloween spirit with these easy to craft DIY Halloween Monster Clips. You only need a few basic craft supplies, and it is the perfect craft for your little ghouls and boys to enjoy! Here is how you can get started making your own. Supplies needed: Wooden clothespins Orange, green, purple craft paint Paint brush Googly eyes - Assorted sizes Craft glue Black marker Directions: 1. Begin by painting the clips a solid color. We love the colors orange, green, and purple … [Read more...]
Easy Clothes Pin Halloween Wreath
As I was searching pinterest looking for a cute but easy Halloween wreath I found this darling wreath at The Thrifty Things. Get ready for an easy Halloween craft! If your door is naked, then it is time to make this easy wreath! You only need a few items: Medium Wire Wreath Clothes Pins (About 70 per wreath) Black Spray Paint White Spray Paint 'BOO' Letters Ribbon Sparkly Spiders Hot Glue First clip the clothes pin onto the wire wreath. The … [Read more...]
Fingerprint Frankenstein Halloween Craft
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase through those links. I LOVE crafts that only take a few minutes to complete. Easy crafts that my kids can do in a few minutes are even better. This darling Fingerprint Frankenstein Halloween Craft is fun because not only is it quick but when your kids make it, it'll be a cute keepsake of their little fingerprints. Supplies needed: Green craft paint or stamp pad White card stock or craft … [Read more...]
DIY Washi Tape Cell Phone Case
Cell phone cases can be expensive, especially cute ones. Last year I bought some plain white and clear cases so I could decorate them myself. Remember the sticker cell phone cases? Anyway, here is another awesome idea to decorate plain cases. These types of cases are easy to get in large quantities on Amazon for not too much money. Supplies: Phone case (preferably a solid, light color as most Washi tapes are somewhat transparent and will be able to see through) Washi Tape - pick … [Read more...]
15 Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids
My kids have already started asking to do many Halloween crafts. As a result I have scoured the internet and Pinterest looking for cute ideas. Here is a list of great Halloween Crafts for Kids! Some may require a little adult help or set up but that's fun family bonding time. Paper Bag Crafts – Artsy Momma Floating Window Bats – The Jenny Evolution DIY Halloween Glitter Witch’s Broomsticks – Ann’s Entitled Life Boo Burlap Wreath – The Frugal Navy Wife DIY Ruby Slippers – Ann’s … [Read more...]
Easy Halloween Candy Corn Craft
Halloween is a big deal at my house. Not only is it one of my kids favorite holidays, for obvious reasons, we also have a birthday near Halloween so we try to go all out. One of the cutest and easiest ways to decorate for Halloween are these darling yarn candy corn decorations. This easy craft will only take about 30 minutes, cost less than $20 and only involves 3 items: foam cones yarn hot glue To start the wrapping of the cones hold the yarn on the cone with a finger and wrap … [Read more...]
4th of July Firework Blocks
I enjoy doing crafts but I am not the best at making them. I try to stick to quick and easy crafts. With having 4 young kids I need to be able to start and finish my crafts in a short period of time so I can do it without too much hassle from the kids. These 4th of July Firework Blocks fit my requirements and are super cute! I recently decided that I loved these block so much that I am manufacturing them to sell in a craft kit! Buy Now Make it yourself: Red, White and Blue … [Read more...]
Popsicle Stick Flag Magnets – Easy Kids Craft
While I was making my Firework Blocks the other day, my kids told me they wanted a 4th of July craft to make. I headed to my craft room to see what supplies I had. I saw a bag of popsicle sticks and inspiration struck. I asked them to give me a few minutes to prepare and I would call them when I was ready. What you need: Popsicle sticks Glue Red, white and blue paint Paint brushes Adhesive magnet strips You can prepare the popsicles a couple different ways. First I … [Read more...]
Popsicle Stick Flag Craft
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through these links I will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support. Finding easy crafts for my kids to make with just a little bit of help is always my goal. During summer break they like to be busy and craft so since the 4th of July happens in the middle of summer break we begin making our patriotic crafts pretty early into summer break. Making the Popsicle Stick Flag Craft only requires a few materials and a couple … [Read more...]