DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Looking for even MORE ideas to get creative with the Elf on the Shelf? That crafty rascal can visit your home one morning with a fun ugly sweater craft activity to keep the kids busy this holiday season. Download the free printable template to create sweaters out of paper then decorate with craft materials of choice. Let's face it, not ever craft your child creates is worthy of being in the Smithsonian for beautiful art. The news about this Christmas craft is that isn't meant to be ugly! This is a great project for your Elf on the Shelf to bring but it can also be done anytime by anyone. First, download my free printable template. Use it as it or if your child is old enough, they can cut it out. Use it as a template to trace onto construction paper or decorate the white sheet with lots of colorful art supplies. Next, dig into your craft stash for anything! Literally you can do this with just markers or glue some pom poms on top. The possibilities are endless! Tip: If ... Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving Kids Craft | Bleeding Tissue Paper Turkey Craft
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. So you've already done all the typical Thanksgiving turkey kids' craft and you're looking for something new? It's time to try out the interactive process art activity of bleeding tissue paper! Not only is this fun to make when you see the colors bleed right before your eyes, but it produces a pretty design once dry that will be perfect for your Thanksgiving turkey craft! Last month I shared the first bleeding tissue paper craft we did in out home where the girls each made a piece I used for wall décor in their room. It was so much fun and produced an awesome look that I knew we had to try it again. This time it was in the form of turkeys for Thanksgiving which is less than a month away! Bleeding Tissue Paper Turkey Craft Supplies: Bleeding tissue paper (We're still using the same pack as it has 100 sheets which last us through MANY projects!) Water color paper Construction paper (brown, red and orange) Googly eyes Spray bottle Plastic table Glue ... Continue Reading...
Kids Craft | Bleeding Tissue Paper Wall Art
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Looking for a fun way to get the kids involved in their room décor and want to try a fun new craft? Check out how to use bleeding tissue paper for a hands-on activity that’s sure to engage your little crafters. Find tips and tricks to create bleeding tissue paper process art then expand the concept for endless fun! When it came time to deciding on a room theme for each of the girls’ bedrooms in the new house, I paid attention to what I knew they already liked or what they mentioned they might want. Hailey is all into Ariel and mermaids these days so the Under the Sea theme she already had at the last house was going to transfer well to the new room. Brielle meanwhile is very indecisive if you ever ask her about a favorite anything so when I asked what colors she might want in her new room and she said “all of them” I knew rainbow was the right approach. We had a long lack of creative crafting experiences earlier this summer due to house staging, closing and ... Continue Reading...