DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. Additionally it should be noted that I freelance for one of the companies, Alex Brands, which is mentioned in this post. Any opinions expressed on these items are solely my own and not that of my employer. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Instead of exchanging store bought Valentine's Day cards, consider handmaking your own with the kids! Break out your acrylic paint to have an interactive crafting day making spin art Valentine's Day cards to exchange in the classroom this season. We LOVE to craft in this house and lately we've been on a spin art kick! To create these spin art Valentine's Day cards you need: spin art machine cardstock cut to the size that fits the machine acrylic paint scissors paper doilies and gluestick (optional) Due to choking hazard and allergies my daughters' daycare have a very strict policy in regards to what you can bring in, including Valentine's Day. You're not allowed to bring in anything but a flat Valentine's Day card. Nothing with stickers or tape. We made two styles of these cards, one ... Continue Reading...
Spin Art Ornament Gift Tags Kids Craft
DISCLOSURE: This post contains products from Alex Brands, a company I freelance for, Deco Art, of which I am in their blogger program and include affiliate links that come at no cost to you. Any opinions expressed on these items are solely my own and not that of my employer. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. When it comes to holiday gift wrapping, don't go it alone! Get the kids involved! Break out your spin art machine and see how to turn their spin art designs into fun ornament gift tags to add to holiday gifts. Even better, use these tags for gifts for their teachers this holiday season! Last month we shared the spin art Thanksgiving turkey place cards the girls made with me and I knew I had to break out our spin art machine again for some holiday crafts. I personally love the concept of process art and using the art they make! Spin art machine Cardstock Acrylic paint Circle punch For this craft I decided against the traditional red and green color scheme and went in a new direction. I broke out the Extreme Sheen acrylic paints I was provided by Deco Art. They give a matte ... Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving Kids Craft: Spin Art Turkey Place Cards
DISCLOSURE: I am part of the DecoArt Blogger Program and was provided product samples. I only promote and share products I personally use and recommend! Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. It should be noted that I freelance for one of the companies, Alex Brands, which is mentioned in this post. Any opinions expressed on these items are solely my own and not that of my employer. To learn more, please review my disclosure policy here. It's important to get kids involved in the holidays even if they'll too young to understand the purpose behind the celebration or get together. This Thanksgiving consider having the kids help create something for the table and create their own place cards! See how we turned a fun afternoon of crafting into spin art turkey place cards for the table! Long time SOTD readers remember my family's tradition for the kids to create place cards for Thanksgiving dinner each year. This year we brought out a new favorite art machine and had a super fun time creating these cute turkey place cards! Supplies: Spin Art Machine Paint (we used Deco Art Americana Acrylics) Cardstock Googly Eyes Glue Scissors First cut pieces of cardstock to fit into the ... Continue Reading...