arts & crafts

Review & Giveaway: Crayola Color Wonder Metallic Paper

By on July 14, 2011

Crayola has been a trusted name for generations and it’s definitely one of my top choices for children’s art supplies. I loved when my mom would buy me a new box of Crayola crayons. The rows of bright colors were eye candy and I loved the fresh crayon smell! Crayola has greatly expanded their line [...]

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IT’s Playtime: Box-O-Mania Play Box Review

By on July 3, 2011

As a kid I still remember the joy I felt when anyone in the neighborhood purchased a new appliance. While the adults were eyeing the benefits of a new refrigerator or washer/dryer, we kids had our eyes on that box. We spent hours cutting and decorating the box. Our favorite standbys were playhouses, rocket ships [...]

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IT’s Crafty: StoryCraft Frog Prince Mosaic Book by Orb Factory

By on June 10, 2011

I am always looking out for fun, artsy projects to do with Kieran. When I came across Orb Factory and their line of sticky mosaic artwork and picture books, I jumped at the opportunity to review one! We had a That’s IT Mommy playdate and Kieran and Teagan got right to work putting the mosaic [...]

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IT’s Retro: Shrinky Dink Review

By on May 28, 2011

Shrinky Dinks have been a much loved craft toy since 1973. According to Wikipedia they were invented by Kathryn Bloomberg of Brookfield, Wisconsin as a Cub Scout Project for her son! Kathryn was definitely an IT mom in my book!  As a child in the 80’s I remember having Shrinky Dinks and loving them! Coloring [...]

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Celebrate the Royal Wedding with Disney’sFamily.com

By on April 28, 2011

I don’t tend to follow with celebrity weddings.  But, I don’t know, I just can’t get enough of Prince William & Kate.  With the Royal Wedding approaching this week, we thought we’d share with you all the fun princess and royal wedding themed content that is currently up have on Family.com! There is a giant contest on [...]

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Free Printable Valentine Cards and Gifts from Disney Online

By on February 11, 2011

Add Some Disney Magic to Valentine’s Day with Free Printable Cards and Gifts from Disney Online This Valentine’s Day, Disney Online invites families to create some Disney magic at home by offering free printable Valentine’s Day cards and gifts to help celebrate this special holiday. Save a trip to the store by printing and cutting [...]

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Valentine Craft

By on February 11, 2011

This fun heart craft project is perfect for all ages. Kids love ripping and scrunching up the tissue paper. What you’ll need: Pink,white and red (or any color you want your heart) tissue paper, cut into 1” squares White craft glue Scissors Piece of card stock or construction paper Pencil with an eraser How to [...]

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Art in the New Year: Making your own Chinese Dragon

By on February 2, 2011

We’re always on the lookout for a time to celebrate (and decorate) in our little household. This Thursday, February 3 is Chinese New Year so we made our own dragon decoration for our front door. Step 1: To make the dragon I began by searching Google for Chinese Dragon images and found a template for [...]

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Holiday Craft: Photo Wreath Ornament

By on December 15, 2010

Difficulty: Easy What you need: Miniature grapevine wreath School photo Red or green cardstock Pen or pencil Scissors White craft glue Sequins or small colorful beads 6″ piece of yarn How To make it: Place grapevine wreath on top of cardstock and roughly trace around wreath Cut the circle out, making sure it’s big enough to [...]

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Holiday IT Guide Review: Ornaments With Love

By on November 26, 2010

Ornaments have been a way for me to commemorate the past year, and each year when I’m trimming the tree, I’m reminded of those wonderful memories with family, friends and good times. Growing up, I was given an ornament each Christmas by my godmother.  Once I was older, I resumed the tradition. Ornaments With Love [...]

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