There are so many projects that you can do with kids. From yarn crafts to wood crafts to beading and stamping to paint projects...
The list is simply endless!But sometimes it is great to just let them use their imagination...no boundaries...no plan!
I keep some basic art supplies on hand for my kids (big and small) to use...
A basket full of bits of fabric and scrapbooking paper.
Left over bits of felt...
A carrying basket with scissors both plain and fancy edges, rulers, stick glue, and paper punches...
My kids LOVE paper punches!
I also keep a various supply of stickers. Wooden craft sticks and stencils are added and you might get something like this...
Fabric dress, paper shoes and head, crayon drawn arms and legs...
Crayon curls, marker face, felt hat and bow...paper pet owls!
The flower is made of scrapbook paper, craft stick stem, felt leaves and a left over plastic Easter egg that got stepped on!
And even though well thought out and organized crafts like these are wonderful...
Sometimes just letting creativity flow is the order of the day!
So go and make some scrap art...it'll do your imagination some good!
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Oh and I almost forgot...
Every kids needs a big bucket of crayons, makers, and colored pencils! I have long since given up trying to keep them orderly and in their boxes...no I just let them throw them in a big blue bin. We have had the same blue bin since my big boys were little...yes I have issues with hanging onto things.
Speaking of colored pencils and boxes...
Mama has her very own set...and don't even ask if you can use them!
Mama has shared her body, her bed, her shoulders, her laundry room, her toilet, her sanity, and her very soul with these kids...
She does NOT share her colored pencils...period!
So don't even go there...
And speaking of imaginations...don't forget to join us for our children's gardening contest! Fun for all and prizes too!
