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What do you need to make an easy Mother’s Day Kid’s Craft?

• Canvas
• Painter’s tape
• Paint
• Craft knife
• Paint brush
• Letter stencil
• Stencil glue
• Black paint pen

How to make a Heart Craft for Mom:

Draw a heart onto the canvas and cover it with painter’s tape. Press down on the edges of the tape to seal the gaps. This will help prevent the paint from leaking under the tape.

Add dots of paint to the heart in alternating colours. Choose Mom’s favourite colours or opt for bright and fun!

Now for the fun part! Give your little one a paintbrush, or sponge, or use none and have some fun finger painting! Before the paint dries, consider adding glitter or paint “splashes” from a brush.

Set the art aside and allow it to dry. This could take some time and may be the hardest part of this kid’s craft! Once the paint has dried completely, remove the painter’s tape. Be sure to pull slowly to avoid peeling.

Little ones may need help with this step, while older kids may like to do this part themselves! Use some sticky tack to secure a letter stencil ‘O’ to the middle of the heart. Fill in the stencil with a black paint marker. Peel off the stencil and let dry. Repeat the steps with an ‘M’ on either side of the ‘O’, allowing each letter to dry completely before moving on to the next.

Finally, wrap this beautiful gift up and give it to Mom on Mother’s Day!

We hope you loved this Mother’s Day Heart Kids Craft as much as we do! If you’re looking for more ways to spoil mom this Mother’s Day, certainly check out our other Mother’s Day crafts, DIY’s and recipes below!

More Mother’s Day Kids Crafts and DIY:

• Nail Polish Marble Mugs
• Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make
• How to Make a Pea Pod Necklace

Mother’s Day Recipes:

• Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
• Pink Whitney Limeade Drink
• Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches

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We wanted to keep the cost down with this decoration, seeing as half of it cannot be reused next year, so it is considered a dollar store craft!  A clear cylinder vase, two cute ceramic bunnies, glass jars of different sizes, some pretty pink flowers and candy can create all three of these Easter centrepiece decoration ideas. Keep in mind, the items you find don’t have to be the same, as long as the idea is the same.  

DIY Easter Decorating Ideas – Using Candy!

What do you need for a DIY Easter decoration?

• Glass cylinder vase
• Small decorative jar
• Mason jar
• Artificial flowers
• Ceramic bunnies
• Candy of your choice (we used Easter coloured jelly eggs)

Each decorating idea is very simple to accomplish so it’s easy to do more then just one. Simply arrange the candy inside of the jar as you see fit and add elements to the top, side and middle!  Firstly, we used a ceramic bunny in the tall cylindrical vase. For another jar, we placed the flowers in a mason jar.

The small decorative jar is perfect for the smaller beans. To create a carrot appearance add some orange beans first then add some green ones, next pop one of the ceramic bunnies next to it to add to scene! Finally, arrange the jars and vases together or on separate tables. These will be very cute conversational pieces for the Easter season, right threw to the festive dinner.  

We hope you loved these DIY Easter Decorating Ideas! Looking for more Easter inspiration? Certainly check out our Cute Handprint and Footprint Easter Critters or a fan favourite, an Easter Mini Egg Topiary. Happy Crafting!

Need more Easter ideas? Certainly check out our Modern Easter Eggs in Graphic Patterns, a modern and unique Easter decoration for your home.

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This DIY project is perfect for long weekend crafting. Use a bright-colored acrylic craft paints, embellish with a printed template and then seal with resin to make it weatherproof. It certainly can’t get easier, what’s not to love? 

What You’ll Need:

• Wood board (we used an 8″x10″)
• Paint in five relate colours
• Paint brush
• Sign template
• Sharp craft knife
• Glue
• Cutting board
• Resin

How to make this DIY Sign for Summer Fun

Firstly, add a dab of each paint colour diagonally across the wood board.

Drag a paintbrush through each colour, blending the colours together as you move across the board.

Follow the outline of the letters with a sharp knife.

Keep going until all of the letters are removed. Keep the inside of the P and R .

Flip the cut template over and cover thoroughly with a paper glue.

Centre the template over the board and then smooth it down. Use glue to attach the inside of the P and R in place.

Mix resin using the directions on the package.

Set the board on a baking tray covered in tin foil and raise up on an old bowl, ribbon spool, or any other item that will hold the board flat and can be discarded. Make sure the board is level.

Pour the resin over the DIY sign.

Spread the resin with a plastic knife, the resin is self-leveling so it should fill in any gaps as you go. Set aside in a dust free spot for 24 hours to fully cure.

As the resin dries, occasionally check on it and then pop any bubbles that may appear with a toothpick.

We hope you have fun getting creative with our Sip, Grill, Chill – DIY Sign for Summer Fun! If you’re still looking for some summer crafts check out our stylish Ice Cream Apron or our fabulous Flip Flop Hanger.

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All you need for this awesome holiday kids craft are some pretty beads, twine and a stick or branch from outside. Christine’s girls are now three, five and seven and all of them had a blast making these wind chimes. All three were able to thread the beads onto the string on their own, making it a perfect fine motor skills craft as well.

What you’ll need:

• Beads
• Twine or string
• Scissors
• Branch 

Firstly, cut about an 8-12 inch length of twine – the size will depend on how long you want the chimes to be. Just remember the longer they are the more beads you’ll need!  Tie a knot at the bottom of the cut twine and then begin threading the beads.  You’ll need two or more beaded strings to complete the wind chime.   

Beaded Wind Chime Kids Craft Idea for the Long Weekend

Once you have enough beaded strings all you need to do is tie them onto the stick. Be sure to hang them evenly along the stick to keep it hanging straight.

Finally, add a twine handle so the chimes are able to hang from your porch, tree or even your kids room! We love the way they look in the sun!

We had a blast making these Beaded Wind Chime Kids Craft Idea for the Long Weekend. It keeps kids busy during the rain and they were proud to see the chimes shining in the sun when it finally came out. Need more summer long weekend ideas? Check out our Summer Food Tent. Happy Crafting!

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What You’ll Need:

• Plain coasters (a great dollar store find)
• Colourful, bright paints
• Paint brushes
• Masking Tape
• A fun decal or sticker
• Varnish

How to make Colour Pop Coasters:

Begin by using the masking tape to divide the coasters in half diagonally.

Paint the un-taped half of the coasters and then let dry before removing the tape.

Paint the other side of the coasters with a complimentary colour and then let dry. The painted side can be taped to make it easier, just be sure the paint underneath is absolutely dry or it can be peeled off when the tape is removed.

Finally, add a fun, summery sticker. We found these gold pineapples – which we love! Other inspirations could be flowers, flamingos, Popsicle’s, watermelons, a sun….really anything and everything summery. Finally, finish with a coat of varnish to seal everything in place.

Sit back, relax and then enjoy a drink resting on fun new colour pop coasters, happy crafting!

We hope you loved these Colour Pop Coasters as much as we do! If you’re looking for more summer long weekend crafts, recipes and DIYs, certainly check out our Easy Breezy Pineapple Garland and DIY Ice Cream bowls.

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You’ll need a very sharp retractible knife for this project…and a steady hand!   Also, a cutting board is needed under the paper.  I got one from the local dollar store, I also picked up the wooden dowels too.  You could also use BBQ skewers as well, the stick needs to be long enough to stand inside whichever cup or vase you are using.  Using bright coloured paper is a MUST for creating these Cinco de Mayo papers…because you can’t have fiesta decorations without COLOUR!!

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Papel Picado Decoration 

What you’ll need

• Wooden dowels (small) or BBQ skewers
• Bright coloured card stock
• A sharp retractible knife
• Hole punch
• Decorative scissors
• Cutting board
• Pencil
• Hot glue gun
• Ruler

First, cut your card stock into 4×4″ squares.  Then draw your design lightly in pencil. Focus on creating small shapes within the square. Cut hearts, circles, petals, flowers near each other.  Next, place the paper onto the cutting board and CAREFULLY cut out the design using the sharp retractible knife. Take your time to be sure you are getting straight, crisp cuts (and don’t throw those cut outs out).  

Finally, glue the paper squares onto the wooden dowels or BBQ skewers, set aside to dry.

Remember the parts of the paper we cut out? The reason for that is to use them as confetti for your table top! Spread them out where you’re serving your food and drinks.

Perfect for your festive celebration these Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Papel Picado Decoration are bright, happy and colourful. Place these Mexican fiesta party decorations into cups, vases or bottles.  You could even use them as stir sticks!  So grab some tequila, your favourite mix and get ready to party!!  

Need more Cinco de Mayo ideas? Certainly check out our bright and colourful Hola Fiesta Welcome Sign.

Happy Crafting!

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What You’ll Need:

• Fabric for the pillow casing
• Felt in four colours
• Green yarn
• Decorative felt balls (or pom poms)
• Large eyed needle (like a darning or embroidery needle)
• Scissors
• Optional: Fabric Glue
• Sewing Machine
• Needle and thread

Measure your fabric for the pillow casing. Be sure to leave room – at least 1/2″ all the way around – for a seam allowance. Stitch three sides closed with the forth left open enough that you can slip your pillow inside.

Cut flowers out of the coloured felts. We made three different sizes in various shapes. You’ll need about twenty flowers to make your pillow.

Arrange your cut flowers on the pillow case. When you like how it looks, start attaching the flowers with the method you have chosen, either put a couple of stitches in the centre of each flower, or a dab of fabric glue.  If you are sewing, make sure to secure your flowers with pins so you don’t lose your design. Work your away along the pillow until all the flowers are attached.

Next, take the green yarn and thread a length onto the large eyed needle. Tie a knot in the end of the thread and start stitching the flowers stems starting from the inside of the casing. Tie another knot in the in the thread inside the casing to secure the flower stem. Sew stems for all the flowers.

Insert your filling into the casing and stitch up the remaining opening. Happy Crafting!

Made this for Mum last year? Certainly try a personalized Mason Jar filled with her favourite things or some pressed flowers picked by little hands.

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What You’ll Need:

• A wood plank or tray
• Acrylic paint in various colours
• Paint brush
• Painters or masking tape
• Wood letters
• Hot glue gun or wood glue

Paint the coloured lines on the board. Use the painters tape to edge out the lines. Continue adding stripes of paint in a rainbow of colours until the board is covered. Be sure to let the paint dry between colours, if you move too fast the colours will bleed or you’ll remove layers when you peel up the painters tape.

Paint, dry and then attach the letters to the board. A hot glue gun or wood glue would both work for this. Alternatively, you could also use a stencil to paint the letters over the stripes or use adhesive vinyl letters if you can’t find wood letters that will work for you.

Hang on the wall, or lean on table, to welcome your guests to the party. We hope you and your family have a wonderful Cinco De Mayo! May it be full of laughter, happiness and of course great food and drinks. Happy Crafting!

If you need more party ideas then certainly out our Fiesta Papel Picado Decorations!

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How to Make a Jewelry Box for Mother’s Day

What you’ll need:

• Raw wood box
• Tissue paper
• Mod Podge glue
• Foam brush
• Acrylic paint
• Paint brush
• Hair rollers

Paint the entire box white as a base layer. Cover the lower half of the box with a layer of Mod Podge, and then work on one side at a time as the glue tends to dry fairly quickly. When one side is covered , lay a strip of tissue paper and smooth down and then cover the tissue with another layer of Mod Podge to seal. Fold the edges of the tissue paper under the box and glue down to get clean edges. Use a very sharp knife to cut the tissue paper away from the clasp otherwise the paper could tear.

Repeat the same steps on the top of the box, until it is covering the lid completely. 

Pull the metal wire from inside the hair curlers and cut to fit tightly inside the box.

Push the hair curlers into the jewelry box, pushing them against each other to create a tight fit. We added an open section for larger pieces by gluing a piece on wood to the sides and bottom of the box.

We hope that you and your mom have a great day together and remember… life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother. Happy Crafting!

And then for more Mother’s Day gifts check out our Springtime Flower Pop Pillow or our Mason Jar Gift Ideas.

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