Time for another Hello Creative Kids post, where I share creative adventures that the grand-kids and I do together. Providing kids with lots of opportunities to explore all things creative is very important!! Today I am sharing our winter tree painting project using Q tips! The grand-kids and I had lots of fun with this project. We rarely get snow where we live so we had to create our own winter snow. Painting with Q tip bundles is a novel way of painting and they had fun trying it out. We ... Read More about Winter Tree Painting Using Q tips
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Simple Valentine Decor Ideas for February
Decorating in February has always been a challenge for me. By this time of the year I am weary of winter! And so ready for spring!! Sound familiar? The Christmas to winter decor transition, so welcome in January, feels stale come February. But technically it's still winter. So I still have my winter decor up. But now I've added in some simple valentine decor. I'm sharing it with you before it all goes away. Cos then I'm gonna dip my toes into some cozy minimalist decor ideas. But that's ... Read More about Simple Valentine Decor Ideas for February
DIY Valentine’s Day Heart Banner
Add a touch of Valentine decor to your home with this quick and easy Valentine's Day heart banner project!! Hello friends! Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. I don't usually do a lot of decorating for this holiday. But this year I wanted to add a "touch" of valentine decor. Something simple and inexpensive. Something quick and easy to make. And something that doesn't require me to find storage space for it after the holiday. So today I'm sharing my creative inspiration with ... Read More about DIY Valentine’s Day Heart Banner
DIY Craft Room Table
I'm so excited to share my DIY craft room table with you. Tada!! It's finally done! My new DIY craft room and sewing table. That we built ourselves! Quite a feat for this non-woodworking couple. I'm so happy with how it turned out!! I spent a lot of time researching possible options for a craft table. And pinned all kinds of ideas to my Pinterest boards. I wanted a table that was counter height...so I have the option to stand up or sit down to work... no more hunching over a kitchen ... Read More about DIY Craft Room Table
How To Choose Your Word of the Year
A Word of the Year is a great alternative to traditional New Year's resolutions. Hello all! Happy New Year!! Yep, it's that time of the year when everyone begins to make all kinds of goals and resolutions for the new year...many which unfortunately will be forgotten come mid-February. Sound familiar? That used to be me for many years. But no more!! This year I am again choosing to use a Word of the Year instead of making traditional resolutions. This approach worked soooo much better ... Read More about How To Choose Your Word of the Year
“Frozen” Ice Cube Painting
Here's a perfect art project for all those "Frozen" fans out there!! Do you have a big Frozen fan that lives in your house? Then I have the perfect craft project for you..."Frozen" ice cube painting. This is such a fun project to do!! However note that it does require some advance preparation. Just mix the frozen ice cube paints the day before you want to do this project. Supplies needed For Frozen Ice cube Painting ice cube traysPopsicle sticks, (I prefer the larger ... Read More about “Frozen” Ice Cube Painting