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IT’s Crafty – Melted Crayon Canvas

By on December 29, 2011

Get creative with crayons! Have your kids try out this neat craft and then display their artwork.   Melted Crayon Canvas box of 64 crayons blank canvas (we used and 8X10 but you can go as big as you like) can be found at craft store Blowdryer glue gun   Arrange the crayons along the [...]

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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 Spring Craft: Embellished Flip Flops

By on May 29, 2011

I made these cute flip flops for my daughter and niece the other day. We had a pedicure party with our new OPI Pirates of the Caribbean Laquers. The girls showed off their newly painted toes in their flip flops. What you need: Plain Flip-Flops (I used a pair from Michaels Craft store) ribbon (small [...]

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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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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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Craft: Color and Sticker Project

By on June 16, 2010

Here is a fun idea for an activity you can do with your child.  I got my inspiration from my daughter’s sticker collection.  Rather than just randomly placing them on colored paper or decorating boxes with them, I thought it would be fun to place them on a more appropriate background.  The first one we [...]

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Valentine Craft by Erika & Adeline

By on February 7, 2010

As you can see I am big on hand print crafts. I think they make great keepsakes and cards for grandparents. Level: Easy Supplies: – Paint and brush – Thick paper or card stock – Glitter (I found some glitter glue with hearts at Michaels) – Your Childs hands Instructions: Paint your child’s hand with [...]

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Recycled Magazine Tree

By on December 24, 2009

Looking for a last minute holiday project? Recycle a magazine and you’ll have a great Christmas tree to decorate your dinner table! I found this on a blog called Just Like Martha. I thought I’d give it a shot and the result was pretty cool! Grab any magazine and rip off the front and back [...]

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