Crafts

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Weaving is a fun activity for kids -- especially when doing some of these variations.

Oh the Wonders of Weaving

Back in the Mesezoic Era when I was in grade school, my teacher would give us some construction paper to weave. I loved weaving and I dare say so did everybody else in my class. We’d hunker down and focus on our weaving. (I think our teacher liked that activity […]

These mod podge alphabet magnets are easy to make -- and tween and teen girls really love them!

Easy Mod Podge Alphabet Magnets

Remember the summer reading challenge that I wrote about a week-and-a-half ago? I’ve got a ‘companion’ craft that goes along with it. Your tween and teen-aged granddaughters will really enjoy making it. I call it my easy-cheap-quick-Mod-Podge-alphabet-magnets-that-your-tween-or-teen-granddaughters-will-love-to-craft craft. . . or Mod Podge alphabet magnets for short. 🙂 They are […]

Kids love making balloon people! They are easy and quick.

Balloon People

Kids love balloons. There’s just something about them that speaks to grandkids’ love of fun. (Even old geezers like me enjoy them — referring to both balloons and grandkids!) So. If you’re looking for something for the grandkiddos to do during the summer, have them make a flock of balloon […]

Make these patriotic luminaries in 3 easy steps.

Make a Set of Patriotic Luminaries in 3 Easy Steps

Flag Day is June 14. That’s this coming Sunday. Want a patriotic craft that is super easy for your grandchildren? Make these red, white, and blue luminaries in 3 simple steps. Your grandkids will be pleased at how easy and fun they are. (You’ll be pleased, too, Grandma!) Here’s what […]