Hi, guys!

So, Alex and I tried out the owl craft today but used some of the ideas I voiced in my previous post.

Instead of pill boxes, we used toilet paper cylinders because they were handy and free! We didn't have cardstock at the house, but construction paper worked fine. All we really did was glue raindrop shaped paper cut-outs to the toilet paper roll along with paper wings, feet, eyes, ears, and a beak. They came out so cute, and the toilet paper rolls turned out to be an efficient idea because they allow the owls to stand up on there own.

How cute are these!?

http://www.kerryspapercrafts.com/?p=2665

These owls are so easy to make, all you need are pill boxes and some construction paper. If you can't find pill boxes at the store I was thinking instead you could use an empty toilet paper cylinder. Kerry, the woman who's blog this picture is from, coordinated the colors of her owls very nicely. But, when making these with young children, you don't have to limit their colors or even their animal choice options. Let them use every color in the rainbow, or even turn the pill box on it's side and instead make a fish! Just some thoughts!

Hi, all!

Today I tried out the Valentine's Day rice krispies treat recipe I posted earlier in the week. I made them with Alex, the nine year old boy I nanny, and we had a great time! The recipe was perfect because it was so simple that Alex could basically make them by himself (of course I had to help him with melting the marshmallows.) I know it kind of defeats the purpose of a Valentine's Day themed recipe, but we used more than just pink food coloring. We made some treats pink, some red, and a few blue. Alex disagreed with me when I told him colors weren't gender-specific. Anyways, I hope plenty of you try out this recipe despite the fact that Valentine's Day has almost come and gone. Depending on the colors you use, you could make these for any holiday, or even just a for a delicious treat around the house.

Check out the link below:

http://lisakisch.typepad.com/babies_paper_and_song/2011/02/valentine-rice-krispies-treats.html

Here's a simple recipe for Valentine's Day rice krispie treats. These are perfect treats for your kids to bring to their school parties. They're fun to make and don't require too much cleaning up after-the-fact.

Take a look at the link below:

http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/2013/01/17/TeachingThursdaysPandaBearValentineCardHolder.aspx

This is a great idea for kids who still have Valentine's Day parties in school. Unlike adults, children love to get mail, so why not make a cool mailbox to leave on their desk while the class is passing out valentines? I will make one of these with Alex, the 9 year old I babysit, later this week and let everyone know how it goes!

Hi Guys!

I'm creating this blog in hopes to provide parents or caregivers of children ages 8-12years with some creative craft ideas. Because I have plenty of free time with the two boys I nanny, I will be trying most, if not all the ideas I post and will provide you with my feedback on our experience. Arts and crafts are not meant to be expensive, just fun for those taking part in them, therefore, all of these crafts will be inexpensive. Have fun!