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Heart Smarts

by Stacy on January 20, 2010

The latest & greatest in Valentines Crafting going on in Blog Land
[It just gets better every year, doesn't it?]

Note: With all the cool stuff floating around out there I may be forced to make multiple entries this year

For the Home

Jennifer from TaterTots & Jello makes THE coolest wreaths,
remember the Christmas Marshmallow Wreath? I’m still swooing over that one.

Now imagine a tiny version of Amy’s felt heart wreath nestled inside the cupcake wreath, darling

This delicate heart garland from Oh So Crafty is perfect for recycling old catalogs and magazines

If you don’t sew, you could apply the same principles form the garland above and make this paper heart window display

For the kiddos

These felt Valentines bracelets are sure to make them smile

Any kid would love a batch of Vanessa’s adorable felt Conversation heart cookies

Lovely Gifts

These DIY cupcake bath bombs are the perfect Valentines gift for all the ladies you care about
(don’t forget your teachers)

Check back soon for more great V-Day links

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There’s been a lot of baking going on in our home this holiday season as we take a moment to show our friends and family how much we care by giving them something homemade & covered in chocolate. I’m so thankful my children have a generous nature and giving attitude as they bake each batch with love knowing they’ll be going elsewhere and not staying at home with us. {Except for the one bite they get from each batch ~ I’m no Scrooge you know}

We’ve made Snowmen Cookies ~ An Advent Fun Activty

Sugar Cookies & Candy Bites

To Make Your Own Candy Bites:

You’ll need 3 ingredients & about 10 minutes! Yep, they’re that easy

Snyders Square Pretzels
Hugs, Kisses, or Rolos
M&Ms

Place the pretzels on a flat baking sheet, Put a kiss on top of each one, Bake at 170 degrees for 4-5 minutes, Then add an M&M to the top of each one, Let cool, Then pop in the fridge to set {Warning: These are incredibly addictive warm, but hey, somebody has to eat the ugly ones }

And personalized Snowmen cookies for Santa too, ALA 4 year old

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A Gobble Gobble Good Time

by Stacy on November 25, 2009

~ Sugar Cookies
~ Chocolate Icing
~ Candy Corn
~ White Chocolate Chips
~ Orange Decorating Gel

These incredibly easy-to-make cookies are the perfect activity to get kids excited about Turkey Day. There’s no need for perfection, so let your kids have a ball creating wonky turkeys and cross-eyed fowl. There’s even time for a quick lesson in Giving and more than likely, you won’t even need to play Teacher. When I made these cookies with my toddlers this afternoon, they asked if we could make some extras to take to their soccer coach, Nana & Papa, Aunt Mel and Uncle Birdie {they like to get creative when naming their relatives}. Be still my heart, I’ve raised a pair of Good Samaritans.

To make your own sweet treats: Bake sugar cookies from your grocery store (less fuss), spread a layer of chocolate frosting along the top of the cookie, smoosh candy corn into the icing, use decorating gel as glue to attach white chocolate chips as eyes, then use the gel to draw a V-shaped beak and pupils. Voila, instant whimsy and loads of fun. I apologize in advance for the sugar rush that follows …

Idea Adapted from Pilsbury

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Crafting our way to a greener world

by Stacy on April 18, 2009

Earth Day Treats

Earth Day Bars – Ingredients from around the world – from Family Fun

Earth Day Cookies from Family Fun Corner (via ABC & 123)

Fun With Kids

Can’t wait to try this Bottle Top Art project from Fave Crafts

Loving this recycled bead project made from plastic bottles – too bad the link no longer works

(Thanks Again to ABC and 123)

Egg Carton Owls from Cider and Faun

Super Simple Earth Day Coffee Filters from DLTK Kids

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Recycled Magazine Bowls using this photo tutorial from Abstract Octopus

Earth Day would be a great day to finally make the amazing egg carton fairy lights from Esprit Cabane

Killer Projects from Kaboose

Make your own compost bin from a rubber tote. I’d fill mine with grass clippings, coffee grounds, banana peels, orange rinds, shredded paper, and egg shells for a super rich mulch in just 2-3 months.

Paper Mache Globe

Love these Coffee Ground Fossils

DIY Spa Goodies

Photo from Crazytime Candles

Energizing shower scrub: Reuse 1/2c fine coffee grnds, 1/2c extra virgin olive oil, 4-10 drops peppermnt essence & tea tree oil – Stays good for up to 5 days (courtesy of Ecosaveology)

Don’t Forget to Take the Fun Outdoors

Got an Earth Day craft (or any upcoming holiday craft) you’d like to see added to our list? Shoot us an email at kidsstuffworld@gmail.com and tell us all about it. Pictures highly encouraged.

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