Groundhog Finger Puppet

How to make a simple finger puppet ~ Groundhog’s Day craft for kids

Where did January go? I don’t know about you, but I’m really hoping that the Groundhog does not see his shadow on Feb 2nd.  I am SO ready for spring!  Anyway, since we’ve had so much fun making puppets with yarn, craft sticks and even creating some fun process art, we decided to make little Groundhogs.

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Self-Portraits using Loose Parts

Kid Art ~ Self-Portraits using Loose Parts

Cleaning out my garage, I found jars and jars of random screws, bolts and metal bits.  All those bits that are unless you’re a handyman.  You know what I’m talking about…mismatched hardware items, metal pieces and leftover screws and nails.  All just collecting dust, so we decided to create a little kid art.  Read on to find out how to get a little space back in your garage and create some loose part self-portraits with your kids.

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DIY Heart Potato Stamped flower

Handmade Valentines for Kids ~ DIY Heart Potato Stamped flower

Flowers are always a hit, especially when they are made by kids.  The kids wanted to make a simple Valentines flowers that they could hand out to their classmates and friends. This little bouquet of heart flowers is super easy to make and will be sure to bring a smile their recipient.

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