Category: Kids Crafts

Personalized Travel Activity Kit for Kids

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Personalized Travel Activity Kit for Kids

A lot of parents nowadays are looking for alternatives to screen time 

to keep little ones happy and busy on trips or when eating out.

When my kids were young, we didn’t have phones or tablets 

to keep them occupied while sitting in church or restaurants.  

When we would go on a long road trip, I’d make each kid a new 

“Busy Box” and bring a few extra items to add along the way.  

I can’t tell you it’s fail-proof, but it did work most of the time. 

Back to School is a great time to look for items to put in your box.

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Since I’m making a girl box for my granddaughter…

I chose a box that had glitter on it. 

I also used StyleTechCraft Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl for my designs.  

Directions:

  • I used a Silhouette to cut out flowers and letters to decorate the box using StyleTechCraft Ultra Metallic Vinyl.  I also cut a 3 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ piece of silver vinyl to put on the lid.  
  • If you don’t have an electronic die-cutting machine, you can also use thin metal dies to cut the vinyl.  
  • Place transfer paper over the cut vinyl.  Gently rub over the vinyl with the scraper tool.  
  • Remove the transfer paper from the white protective backing and place it onto the box.
  • Rub the transfer paper with the scraper tool to ensure the vinyl has transferred.  Remove the transfer paper.

I picked up a few items for my box at Dollar Tree.

Don’t forget to also pick up an age-appropriate snack.

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To go with the theme, I decorated a plain notebook to match the box. 

Somewhere, I have a picture of my daughter covered in foil stars on one long road trip.   

Oh, and on a side note…make sure you don’t leave crayons in a hot car. 

“This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas.  The views and opinions are my own.

Patriotic Star Shirt for Mae

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My granddaughter Mae was here visiting over the weekend,

and I decided to make her a shirt for the 4th of July.  

My original plan was to make it a Stars and Stripes Forever 

shirt, but my daughter suggested something simpler.

Something she can wear for a little longer than a day.

Mae’s Star Shirt for the 4th of July…

  • I purchased a plain white shirt from Walmart for under $4.
  • I measured the area of the shirt that I wanted the design. 
  • I used StyleTechCraft’s Heat Transfer Vinyl*, it is really easy to weed and use. 
  • I cut the vinyl stars using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*, but you could also use metal dies to cut the vinyl.  
  • Place the cut vinyl onto the shirt shiny side up.  
  • Position the design on your shirt. Cover the shirt with a pressing cloth before pressing.
  • Use an iron or a heat press* to apply heat and pressure to the design, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Peel off the clear transfer tape.
  • Turn the shirt inside out and iron the inside of the shirt.

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I was happy with how the shirt turned out, and so was Mae.  

She decided she didn’t want to take it off.

(FYI…Plaid Sunglasses and Pinwheels from Target.)

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Cute DIY Bunny Treat Container

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How to make a Cute Bunny Treat Container

With Spring and Easter around the corner, it’s time to start all things bunnies.

The Bunny Treat Container is a fun Dollar Tree* and StyletechCraft* Spring DIY.

When I stopped at Dollar Tree the other day to pick up a

Clear Plastic Craft Jar* to make an Easter Bunny Treat Container,

I saw these cute bunny backside embellishments.  

(I’m not sure what the correct description would be.)

I knew they would be great for my little Easter Bunny.

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  • Cut a pink circle and bunny ears for the top of the jar.  (The ears for the bunny came with the Bunny Face SVG file.) I used white cardstock for the bunny ears and pink vinyl for the inside.  You could also use felt to create the bunny ears. 
  • Adhere the bunny ears to the lid with Glue Dots* or hot glue.

  • Disassemble the “bunny backside” embellishment.
  • Adhere the feet under the front of the jar.

  • Use Glue Dots* to adhere the tail to the back of the jar.

  • Add a ribbon around the top of the lid. 
  • Use Glue Dots* under the ribbon to keep it from slipping.  
  • Glue a small bow and flower embellishment to the front of the lid.  
  • Fill the jar with Spring Jellybeans* or Spring M & M’s*.  (Or your favorite treat.)

Simple Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic

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Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

How to make a Mandala Suncatcher using a Simple Reverse Paint Technique on Acrylic

Are you looking for a fun and easy project to make this summer

that both kids and adults will enjoy.

The Mandala Suncatcher is an easy project that uses a reverse paint technique,

paint markers, and StyleTechCraft vinyl.

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Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

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Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

Directions:

  • The mandala design was cut out of black glossy adhesive vinyl using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.
  • After the design has been cut, remove the excess vinyl in and around the design using a vinyl weeding tool*.
  • My acrylic circle* had a protective coating on both sides. Remove the protective layer from one side of the circle.  Place vinyl transfer paper over the mandala design. Rub over the design using a vinyl scraper tool to help the vinyl cling to the transfer paper.
  • Place the transfer paper with the mandala design centered on the acrylic circle.
  • Gently rub over the design and remove the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

  • Turn the acrylic circle over.
  • Remove the protective layer on the back of the circle.
  • You will do a reverse painting technique on the back of the circle.
  • Starting in the center of the design, color using the paint markers.

Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

  • Make sure to color to the edge of the lines and get the colors as close as possible.
  • Here is the back of the circle with the mandala design colored in.

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  • I added a gold edge to the suncatcher using a DecoColor Gold Calligraphy Pen*. (I think it helps the design stand out.)
  • The best part of the reverse paint technique is that when you flip the circle back over, you’ll have crisp black lines.
  • Add gold and white twine to the top of the acrylic circle to hang.

A reverse painting option… for those who don’t have an electronic die-cutter would be to trace a pattern onto the acrylic before painting.  (see below↓)

REVERSE GLASS PAINTING TECHNIQUE WITH DECOCOLOR MARKERS

You can see the original Reverse Glass Painting Technique with DecorColor Markers post here.

Make a Pumpkin Treat Box for your Favorite Trick or Treaters

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How to make a Pumpkin Treat Box

How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box

using the XL Card Caddy Die* from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

It’s a fun little Halloween Treat Box for your favorite Trick or Treaters.

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How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box

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How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

Directions:

How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

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How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

  • Adhere the sides to the card caddy base using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*.  The Die comes with scored side pieces that are perfect for putting the box together.  I wasn’t thinking and cut two pieces of matboard for my sides.  Both will work.  (the one that comes with the die would have been a lot easier)

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  • Create a handle for the pumpkin treat box using wire and small wood beads.
  • Punch a hole on both sides of the box and attach the handle.

Summer Fun with Sun Changing Vinyl

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Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

Looking for a fun activity to create with the kids?

Create Cups that change with the sun.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

I used Sun Changing Vinyl from StyleTechCraft* and my

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

to create fun shape stickers for the kids to decorate the cups.

The Sun-Changing Vinyl* is available in four fun colors.

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Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

Fun kiddie cocktails are great when all the grown-ups are sitting

around the pool drinking adult beverages.

For the kids, I bought drink cups, stir sticks, plates, pretzels, and

cute little light-up flamingoes*, and pineapples* at Dollar Tree*.

It makes a day at the pool feel like a party.

Shop Summer Essentials starting at $1.25 at Dollar Tree!

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

For smaller letters, we used StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* to add the vinyl to the cup.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

The bigger stickers they can just peel and stick.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

Here’s a bad photo of the cup before we took it outside.

I wanted to show you how it looked before it changed with the sun’s UV rays.

The vinyl all looks pretty much the same.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

The Kids LOVE the Color Changing Cups!

Great for drinks around the pool.

The Sun Changing Vinyl is perfect for water bottles too.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Summer Fun.  

And it eliminates the endless summer cups because they can’t remember if it’s their cup or not.

Ready for the Beach with Sun Changing Vinyl

Here’s another fun Color-Changing project I made a couple of years ago.

Click on the link here to view the project and tutorial.

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Snowman Santa Wood Bead Ornament

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How to make a Snowman Santa Wood Bead Ornament

Every year I like to make a new ornament or two for my Christmas Tree.

The Snowman Santa Ornament is an easy project that the whole family can make.

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Directions:

  • Paint three wood beads with white acrylic paint.
  • Tie the ends of the Natural Twine together to create a loop.
  • Bend the small wire at the top of the looped twine to help you pull the wood beads.  String all three beads onto the natural twine.

  • Tie a knot at the top of the beads and trim off the excess twine.

  • Place the Santa Hat on the top of the beads to determine glue placement.  Remove the hat and add a small amount of glue on each side of the bead.  Add Santa Hat.
  • Give the Santa Hat a bend and glue in place with glue.
  • Thread the red and white twine through the needle, insert it into the top of the Santa Hat to create a hanger to hang the Snowman.

  • To Make the Scarf:  Cut a small thin piece of red felt.  (approx. 1/2″ x 7″)  Cut two small strips of white felt and glue them on each end of the red felt strip.  Fringe the ends of the red felt.
  • Tie the scarf around the top bead.  Add a small dab of glue to keep the scarf in place.

  • Use a paint marker to draw a simple face on the Snowman.

A Cute Little Snowman Ornament to hang on your Christmas Tree.

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Easy Peasy Upcycled Container

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I love a good upcycled, recycled project.

Creating a useful item from something that would be thrown away or put in the recycling bin.

This project was made using an empty Nesquik container.

I have been drinking chocolate milk for as long as I can remember. My dad used to use the Nesquik containers in his garage to store nuts and bolts and lots of other small items. We found several vintage cans out in his garage when we were going through it.

I LOVE making things using craft vinyl and my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*  There are so many things you can make and decorate.

Tip:  If you don’t have access to these products, you can still UPCYCLE/RECYCLE a container like the Nesquik Can using decorative paper, contact paper or stickers to personalize and embellish.  (Below are the directions and materials on how I upcycled my container.)

For my Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Up-cycled Container I used:

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Directions:

  • Measures and cut two pieces of  vinyl to wrap around the container.  (I used one long piece and one shorter piece.)
  • Use the printed graphics on the side of the container to line up your edge.  Slowly wrap the vinyl around the container smoothing as you go to reduce the air bubbles.

  • Use the squeegee tool to smooth the vinyl.  If you can’t get rid of the air bubble with the squeegee tool you can use a small pin to poke a hole in the vinyl to release the air.

You can find the Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy SVG file at the Silhouette Design Store.

  • Use the vinyl pick to remove the letters from the vinyl lemon, leave the inside pieces of the letters.

  • Cut a piece of Vinyl Transfer Tape* to fit over the vinyl image.  Gently rub over the transfer paper using the squeegee tool.
  • Remove the vinyl from the white liner, center the image on the front of the can.
  • Gently rub over the Vinyl Transfer Tape* to make sure all the image has transferred.   Remove the transfer tape.
  • Repeat the process with the stem and leaf.

A fun little upcycled project, great for many different uses.  (not just in the garage)

Place several cans side by side for a cute and creative way to store supplies.

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Shaving Cream Art

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Create Unique One of a Kind Art with Shaving Cream.

Shaving Cream Art is a fun project that the whole family can participate in.

How to Create Shaving Cream Art

Materials Needed:

I use the Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer* to hold my ink refills and other crafty supplies.

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Shaving Cream Art can get a little messy so a little prep work is necessary.

  • For easy clean up…Place a piece of wax paper* over a large baking sheet.
  • Add shaving cream onto wax paper.
  • Add several drops of ink onto the shaving cream.

  • Use a craft stick* to swirl the ink into the shaving cream.
  • Do not over stir or the shaving cream will become muddy.

  • Place card-stock directly onto the shaving cream and lightly Smoosh.

  • Carefully lift the card-stock from the shaving cream.

  • Use the scraper tool* to scrape the excess shaving cream from the card-stock.

  • Without re-stirring the shaving cream, you can repeat the process several more times.
  • The first one will be the most vibrant and will get subtly lighter each time.

Each one will be different and will lighten as they dry.

You can use this process to create even larger pieces of art. 

Shaving Cream Art also makes a great background for card-makers.

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Nick and Warren and the December Orange Art Box

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Nick and Warren and the December Orange Art Box

It’s always fun crafting with these two monkeys.  Always a lot of silliness and smiles.

When we finally got a chance to work on the December Box, I had picked them up right after

they got off the school bus.  They were especially wound up.

I had to threaten Warren that he couldn’t be in the video if he wouldn’t stop

talking about naked bellies and of course showing me.

Then once we got going he gave me a sweet little song included at the end of the video.

Another Bonus…

I get to give away a Orange Art Box to one lucky kid.  (details at the bottom of this post)

Please enjoy our cheesy little video.

The December Orange Art Box was all about “Artic Friends”.

The December Orange Art Box included modeling clay, markers, card kits, postcards, bookmarks, glue, yarn to make tassels, and an instruction book that show the kids how to draw and make the animals.

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All silliness aside the boys had a great time creating.  

If you have a creative kid in your life and are looking for a unique and special gift

this Holiday, you may want to look into the Orange Art Box a subscription Art Box for kids.

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