DIY T-Shirt Scrap Headband With soon to be 3 girls we use MANY headbands and i am all about saving money by doing them myself! Here is a super easy way with some old t shirts and fabric scraps! Supplies 3 pieces of pink t-shirt cut to approximate 2” wide & 24” long 3 pieces of light grey t-shirt cut to approximately 2” wide & 24” long Additional t-shirt scraps in smaller pieces for creating flowers Needle & thread (and sewing machine if available) Scissors Step 1 Sew or secure together with a knot the six strips of fabric. Separate the strips into thirds, each strand containing a strip of each color. Step 2 Using a simple braid, braid all pieces together. Step 3 Braid until you’ve reached the end of the … [Read more...]
A House for Hermit Crab Unit Study Art Project
A House for Hermit Crab Unit Study Art Project This art project for A House for Hermit Crab took on a life of its own as a multi-media and even multi-sensory ,collage project. Digging around in the art supply stash for items to create the creatures in the book A House for Hermit Crab gave us a wide variety textures to work with and that made it fun and pretty too! I set out a divided tray ( from Dollar Tree) with a variety of supplies to make our picture, the kids love choosing their own items to create with, using the tray keeps it somewhat tidy and organized We started by “painting” glue on the bottom of our blue construction paper, the kids then sprinkled clean play on the glue to create a mini beach for our crab. We used a paper plate for our crab shell, I love how … [Read more...]
DIY Frozen Pinata
DIY Frozen Pinata Frozen is sweeping the nation and many little girls are wanting Frozen EVERYTHING! This included birthday parties and they can cost a pretty penny! To Save some money you can make your own Pinata and fill it will candy you get on sale! Or even little toys instead! And lets be honest this method can be used to many a pinata for any themed party! Here is how to make a Frozen Pinata for your little one! Materials: * 8 Purple Sheets Of Tissue Paper * 8 Pink Sheets Of Tissue Paper * 1 Cardboard Box with the dimensions that you would like, you don't want the height of the box over 7" for a birthday party, It's the perfect height. The width you will want to measure with the object you will be using as the focal point. You do not want a really thick box or … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham Game
Who doesn’t love the story Green Eggs and Ham? It is surely a children’s classic and one of Dr. Seuss’s most popular children’s stories. If you child loves Green Eggs and Ham, why not turn it into a game for them? This Green Eggs and Ham Game is so easy to play, inexpensive to make, and even more fun to enjoy. Take a peek below at how to enjoy this game with your children or classroom even. It is sure to be a good time! Supplies needed: White paper Green paint Yellow pipe cleaners Craft glue Scissors Spatula We were able to find all of these supplies at our local dollar store. Because they are quite common supplies, you may already have some of them in your home. Take a peek and see if this is the case, as you could very well assemble this game at no cost at all. Related: 11 … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss Festive Paper Party Lights
These easy and inexpensive Dr. Seuss festive paper party lights are the perfect way to get your space in a Seuss themed mood! Made from a few common craft store materials, these lights can really “light” up your party in a way that is frugal and fun. They only take seconds to make, so take a look below to see how you can craft your own. Supplies needed: Red and blue paper cupcake cup liners Strand of white twinkle lights We found the cupcake cups used in our sample photo at Hobby Lobby. They were sold in a package together for just $2. Now that is a bargain. Twinkle lights such as the ones used here can be found at your local dollar store or craft store for around $1. Related: 11 Dr Seuss Crafts and Activities Directions: 1. Begin by taking a pencil and making a hole in the very … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss The Lorax Treat Holder
In Dr. Seuss’s story of The Lorax, children meet the most unusual little orange man. Why not bring the idea of the Lorax into your décor if you are hosting a Seuss themed party or event? These Lorax Treat Holders are so simple to make and are the perfect door prize or party favor for your guests. You only need a couple of supplies, most of which you probably already have, so take a peek below at how to make your own. Supplies needed: Cardboard roll (toilet paper or paper towel roll) Orange paper Mustache stickers Craft glue Scissors You may remember The Lorax Mustache Masks we did before. If you still have leftover mustache stickers from that craft, they will work great for this one as well! If you don’t, you can always use black construction paper and cut your own mustache out. … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss The Lorax Mustache Mask
In Dr. Seuss’s famous story The Lorax, we meet the little orange fella with the funny mustache. Chidlren are intrigued by this character, so what better craft than one that will help them look like him? Take a peek below at how to make your own The Lorax mustache mask with your child or classroom. They are so fun, so frugal, and in no time your little one will look like the Lorax himself. Take a look! Supplies needed: Wooden craft stick Orange pipe cleaners Mustache stickers Craft glue We were able to find all of these materials at our local craft store. You can find sheets of mustache stickers for as low as $3, which will help you create quite a few Lorax mustache masks. Related: 11 Dr Seuss Crafts and Activities Directions: 1. Begin by wrapping the orange pipe cleaners … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss Party Centerpiece
Don’t spend big bucks buying premade Dr. Seuss party centerpieces when you can make your own for less. If you are hosting a Dr. Seuss themed party or celebration, why not try crafting your own décor for less? Take a peek below at how to make a Dr. Seuss Party Centerpiece using just a few craft store supplies. It is easier than you may think and the end result is fantastic! Supplies needed: Cardboard tube (toilet paper, paper towel, etc.) Red and blue scrapbook paper Assorted pipe cleaners Seuss color copies or book scraps Scissors Craft glue Look for a Seuss book at your local thrift store that you can cut pictures out of, or find some color copies of prints online that you can print. It is an easy and inexpensive way to get the Seuss book embellishments that we used in this … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Snacks
If you are looking for the perfect Dr. Seuss themed sweet treat, look no further than these Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat snacks! Kids will love making their own edible hats, using just a few simple materials found at your local dollar store or grocery. In no time, they can have their own cute hat to gobble up. Take a peek below at how to make your own. These make a great party project, classroom craft, or are just perfect for some rainy day fun. Take a look! Supplies needed: Oreo or chocolate sandwich cookies White frosting Gummy Lifesavers, red As mentioned, we were able to find all of these supplies at our local dollar store. For just a few dollars, you can get all of the supplies you need to make a dozen or so of these Cat in the Hat snacks. Related: 11 Dr Seuss Crafts and … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss Truffula Juice
If you are hosting a Dr. Seuss themed party or celebration, you will want some tasty Seuss themed snacks. Why not give your guests something sweet to wash their treats down with, something like this Truffula Juice perhaps? While there is really no such thing as Truffula Juice, you can make your own using the simple recipe below. It is easy, inexpensive, and so fun. Take a look! Supplies needed: 1 packet blue raspberry drink mix 8 ounces of pineapple juice Blue food coloring (optional) Glass beverage bottles Assorted red and blue scrap book paper Seuss themed color copies Scissors Craft glue We were able to find all of these supplies at our local craft store and grocery store. Hobby Lobby carries the glass bottles for beverages such as the one shown here. You can find them in … [Read more...]