The Very Hungry Caterpillar Kid Craft

 Soooo summer is super busy and also SUPER FUN!! We have been having a fabulous time just chillaxin, swimming, getting sun burnt (me), making popsicles...and crafting up a storm. 

Yay us!

 My little girl has been browsing my kid craft Pinterest boards and is very ambitious...she managed to pull this one off in about an hr. We made our caterpillar out of an old oatmeal canister and painted it with acryllics.We cut all of the food out of a mixture of felt and foam...just what we had on hand.

All my kids have been enjoying this one, especially my youngest he thinks it is too fun to put the food in himself as we read through the story.

I have tons of projects ready to be posted...living room collage wall, peplum shirts for my girls, farm quiet book and curtains with DIY rods...so I will be back soon.

Fancy Cardboard House

The weather this spring has been less than ideal...it has been pretty awful!  My kids and I needed some inside stuff to keep us busy while the wind was blowing 100 miles an hour for about 3 weeks argh.

We recently bought a new stove and used the huge box to make a cardboard house which the kids really enjoyed. When I stumbled upon A Girl And A Glue Guns post about painting a cardboard house and making it stinkin cute...I first thought who would spend that much time on a cardboard house?  Then I saw the bucket of yellow paint we never used and our little plain cardboard house already built...so I guess I am someone who would spend that much time on a cardboard house!

 

We added some cardboard shingles and painted them pink

 

The kids had fun helping me paint cereal boxes for window boxes

And we used a hot chocolate box for a mail box

We just trimmed them down to the size we wanted and painted away

More cardboard for paned windows and baby blue shutters

I think the kids favorite part was filling the window boxes up with Popsicle stick flowers.

And of course every house needs a mailbox especially a pink polka dot mailbox

Peek a boo door with pink trim

This was a really fun project for the kids and I to do together and great for those really hot days to keep the sun off their little faces a bit.

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Simple Homemade Present For Dad

My husband celebrated his Birthday this week, we won't get into details, just know that I am four years younger, at his age Birthdays are becoming less fun! 

 (now he sounds really old)

I wanted the kids to each make something for him, in my search for ideas I stumbled across this idea...

                 

This was a winner in my opinion so we asked all the questions and ours turned out like this.

 

I had a hard time putting words over their faces so I left some space in between. 

This would make a great gift for Father's day or you could change it up a bit and make it for Grandpa, Grandma or Mom.  The answers little ones come up with can be pretty cute and funny, we laughed a lot while asking the questions.

I made mine at www.picmonkey.com

Questions

What is Dad's name?

How old is Dad?

How tall is Dad?

What color is Dad's hair?

What color are Dad's eyes?

How much does Dad weigh?

Where did you meet?

What's your favorite thing to do with Dad?

What is Dad's favorite food?

What is Dad's favorite food and drink?

What does Dad like to do for fun?

What do you love about Dad?

What's your favorite thing about Dad?

Why is Dad the best?

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How to Make a Drum/Musical Instrument Set for Kids

 We had about a week of really nice weather, so nice that my kids even busted out the pool and were sporting swimsuits in 65 degree weather.  They were convinced it was summer until this week's weather hit and we have been inside all weekend so we needed some inside fun.

 They have loved these little drums and really enjoyed making them as well.

 We started with these Gerber baby snack containers, you could use any kind of can or container that has a drum shape.  

They ended up liking the sound the metal side of the container made because it was louder...good for them, bad for Mom and Dad!

 Then I let them go to town decorating with paper, stickers, glitter, markers....you name it!

 I punched holes in the top and the bottom and let them thread yarn through, this part kept them busy for a long time and they felt pretty cool like they were sewing. We used pencils with foam bullets on the end for drumsticks, but you could use just pencils or spoons or whatever you can round up.

Then they braved the wind for little while to test them out on our new trampoline.

Since they have had so much fun with the drums we thought it would be fun to make a little musical instrument set.

So we made a tambourine....

And that's as far as we have gotten but wouldn't it be fun to add this little guitar Ashley made over at

 make it and love it

Maybe some paper mache maracas...couldn't find a link for these.

 

And some rain sticks are always a good time... found here.

                 

This should keep us busy for a little while...we will let you know how it goes.  If you are looking for some more ideas for crafting with the kids check out these spring time crafts for kids here.


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Diy Barbie Bed

My girls and I really enjoyed making this little bed for their doll house, it went together really quickly and  Is it just me or is it stinkin adorable!?!!  

I love the way it turned out and we made it in about 15 min.

Barbie really likes the way it turned out too... she's such a pampered princess!

 We went around the whole thing with a bit of tape to finish it off and cover all the cardboard and loose ends.

                                                         Blurry picture of the stuffing

 And a pink pillow to match...I think I need to makeover my poor little bedroom next...probably not with zebra print though!

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Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornament

 

 

This is one of my favorite ornaments for little kids to make...they are easy and fun. We made ours about five years ago and it has held up really well.

 

 

We have been busy around here with all the fun that Christmas time brings we visited Santa at our local storytime.  I was pleasantly surprised by my kids...they actually sat on his lap and talked to him

and everything.

 

 

 

 

I think this friendly little guy showed them how to do it... he wasn't scared a bit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 My traditional picture of the kids in front of the Christmas tree went really well

3 smiles + 0 tears = success!

 

 

 

Watching this little guy discover everything is the best.

 

 

 

If your'e interested in making an ornament click on read more.

Make Your Own Child Size Football Helmet

Do you want to make your little boy's day?!  I have just the ticket...what little boy doesn't want a football helmet made just for them and just the right size?  They can even help you make it, that might be the funnest part. 

He felt so cool sporting his new football helmet, we may have a future football player on our hands.

Suddenly he became Mr. Cool tough guy

 If you are interested in making one click on read more.

DIY Princess Game Board

PRINCESS POLLYANNA

 

My sister and I came up with the idea of princess pollyanna while chatting on the phone one day...two years later I made it happen. It is a game we played at my Grandparent's house when we were kids, it has become a tradition.

 

 

 

In the game all the little men are trying to make their way home, we thought a castle in the clouds would be perfect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a great game for kids...they learn colors, counting, strategy, teamwork and for some patience(Dad).

I found these little wooden pieces at porters and painted them with acryllic paint.

Cinderella

 

 

 

 Ariel

 

 

 

 Sleeping Beauty

 

 

 

Belle

 

 

I found a cheap game board at DI and glued mine right over the top worked like a charm.

 

 

Now we can have our own game to play whenever we want and continue on with the tradition.  This post is dedicated to my Grandpa who made his way home to our Heavenly Father not to long ago.

Love You Grandpa!

We had a great time at the cabin last weekend the mountains were on fire with color...sooo pretty.

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes when you try and take a family picture your husband suddenly forgets how to smile, your five year old forgets how to open her eyes, your two year old wants to eat cheetos, and your baby actually smiles.

 

 

Thank you photo shop for saving this photo where my baby looked awesome and I needed some serious editing.

 

 

Can anyone spy Pop in this Photo?

 

 

 

Can anyone spy Pop in this Photo?

 

 

How bout this one?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kids and I went on a color learning nature walk...our finds were so pretty I had to take a picture.

 

 

Birthday present for Mom

My kids had a lot of fun putting this together for my Mom's birthday present and it was actually their idea too...I think it turned out pretty great.  My kids took a bucket and went out to gather leaves when they had enough we cut a circle out of a paper plate and glued the leaves on with elmers, punch a hole and hang with some sort of string...we used dental floss.  It would also be cute with some acorns and berries.

 

Get Creative and Have some Fun!