Squeegee Painting Squeegee painting is a super fun way to make abstract art! No need for a paintbrush or any special tools for this art project! Simply drop acrylic paint onto a canvas and use a squeegee to spread it around. Painting with a squeegee is a great form of “process art” – it’s all about the creation of the painting and experimenting. It’s easy enough for toddlers to do, fun enough for adults, and there’s really no way to do it wrong....

Tape resist art is all about colour, creativity, and celebrating negative space. It’s SO EASY to make a beautiful piece of resist art, with no special painting skills required. It’s a great project to make in the classroom, or at home on a rainy day! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....

For the first time ever, my girls are old enough that they were excited about putting up the Christmas tree AND they actually wanted to help decorate it. My 5 year old dug through the ornament box, excited to find all the crafty little doo dads she made last year in junior kindergarten. And my 3 year old dug through the box yelling, “Oh look! There are teddy bears! There are snowflakes!...

Apply red, white, and blue acrylic paint to glass jars to create these super cute and patriotic candle holders! Then place them in a row to form an American flag. It’s such a fun summer craft for both kids and adults! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: How can I use these 4th of July mason jar lanterns?...

This easy-to-make flower pot craft is a great alternative to traditional Easter decor and can be customized in so many ways. You can paint your pot in pastel colours, add decorative moss or faux flowers, or even personalize it with a name or Easter greeting. It also makes a fantastic handmade gift or table accent for Easter brunch! Helpful Tips: Can I use real flowers in my bunny bum flower pot?...

It’s so easy to make, especially once I realized that you can actually buy pre-crushed candy canes at the bulk store! So rather than crushing them up yourself and making a mess you can just scoop them in and be done with it! So much easier! Start by using a hand mixer to make the whipped cream. You can check out my tutorial for how to make whipped cream both with a mixer or by hand if you need to....

These spooky cheesecloth ghosts look impressive, but they’re actually SO EASY to make! It’s an inexpensive fall craft that’s easy enough for kids, but equally cool for adults. Add a spooky vibe to your autumn home decor this year with these ghoulish spirits. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What glue is best for making a cheesecloth ghost?...

Glue colourful napkins onto plastic or wooden eggs and then display them in an Easter basket or decorative bowl! This colourful Easter craft is both relaxing and fun for adults, and easy enough for kids to make. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What is decoupage? Decoupage is the act of decorating an object by gluing on cutout pieces of paper....

Bring a spooktacular glow to your space with these fun, handmade decorations. Whether you’re accessorizing the mantel or setting up a Halloween dinner party centerpiece, these ghost bendy candles are sure to shine. Use simple supplies from the dollar store and have fun making these trendy, ghost-themed candles that everyone will love! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....

They’re also really simple to make!! Is there anything better than cheesy-bacon-sour-cream-and-potato goodness!? Nope! This recipe is such a huge time saver. Rather than baking the potatoes, scooping them out and baking them again, you can pretty much cut the baking time in half by cutting the potatoes into slices instead. It’s a bit of a twist on regular potato skins I suppose, but they’re equally delicious! And when I can make something delicious in half the amount of time and STILL impress my guests or family, then I am totally on board....

Our simple butter slime recipe uses Model Magic clay (a soft, air dry modelling clay) and is activated using contact solution (no borax required!). It’s very satisfying to stretch, squish, and play with AND super easy to clean up! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. What type of glue should I use to make butter slime?...

Mold this candy slime into shapes and let it harden. Then pop the slime back in the microwave to play with it all over again. It’s such a fun way to make slime! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What is edible slime? Edible slime is slime that is made up of taste safe ingredients....

If you live in an area that can have severe winter weather, you are probably very familiar with the mixed feelings that come when you hear that there is going to be a snow day. We have already had a few snow days this school year and while my kids are overjoyed, I am usually a little dismayed at preparing for being cooped up in the house for a few days....

Add these frosted pine cones to a centerpiece, or attach an ornament hanger to display them on the Christmas tree. Either way, these pinecones covered in glittery “snow” are such a fun and easy craft for the holidays! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Where can I get pinecones? Try going for a winter nature walk and pick up any fallen pinecones you can find!...

But last time I made soup, I figured it out. All you need to do is slightly whip the cream and that will make it float! I’m sure you could use any kind of cream, but I used whipping cream. And you could use any kind of whipping mechanism (a whisk would be just fine), but I used my milk frother. You just whip it vigorously for about 20 to 30 seconds, just to get a little bit of air in it....

One of the coolest things about coffee filters is how the colours blend together once you add water. It creates an amazing tie-dye effect! No two coffee filters will look exactly the same and each of your monsters will be totally unique! Your kids can also add small touches and really personalize their monsters to give them even more charm. Multiple eyes, extra arms or antennae, funny faces – there are so many options!...

And since I’m celebrating, I’m sharing a simple and fun idea to keep your kids (or you) occupied. We have had so much fun with these jumping man on a trampoline tattoos all week! I’m not going to lie, I looked down at mine all day and smiled as he jumped! (I’m not sure if this is the original source, but it’s where I got the idea). In celebration of my 100th post, here are a few stats to look back on:...

Sprinkle table salt on white glue, then add watercolor paint to create these textured leaf paintings. Enjoy watching the paint spread across the raised salt, almost like magic — it’s so mesmerizing! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: »> Leaf Templates «< What type of paper is best for a salt leaf painting?...

Download our free, printable maple leaf template (find the link below) and display this patriotic craft with pride. Making string art is such a fun process, and these string art maple leaves also make great homemade gifts! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: Download our free maple leaf string art template: Click on the link or image below to download our free, printable maple leaf string art template!...

This overnight oats recipe is my absolute favourite way to make sure I’m eating a healthy breakfast! It’s packed with chia seeds and almonds and fruit and it’s so easy to grab a jar in the morning and to know that I’m actually eating something nutritious. I usually choose to make mine with frozen fruit. You can definitely use fresh fruit, but somehow, I find it easier with frozen fruit – plus it’s often sweeter than fresh fruit and it seems to last longer in the mason jars....