Sweethearts Candy Box Frame

Here is a simple and sweet craft for your little ones just in time for Valentine’s Day.

My son made me one of these last year and it has a permanent spot on the fridge. I cherish it and think it such a creative gift.

Materials:

  • Individual Sweetheart conversation heart boxes with clear, cellophane heart cut-out on front; enough for each child
  • small photo of each child,
  • strip of self adhesive magnets
  • tape

Simple Steps for Making a Sweethearts Candy Frame:

  • Start with an empty box of conversation hearts (w/ the clear heart on the front)
  • Take individual pictures of each child or have a couple handy. Cut the child’s picture out and insert it into the box so that that it will show through the heart shape window in the front.
  • Tape the picture to the inside of the box to secure it.
  • Add a strip of self-adhesive magnet to the back of the box and this makes an adorable refrigerator magnet and great keepsake.
  • Glue some of the candy hearts on the box to decorate if desired.
  • You may want to tape the top of the box shut to protect and secure the picture.

Pipe Cleaner Crafts

Got some pipe cleaners laying around? If so, I have some simple crafts for you! I made the mistake of googling pipe cleaner crafts last night and came up with so many I did not know what to do with myself!

This first one has been spreading like wild fire on Pinterest. I am sure it will keep many kids happy for many, many hours!

Courtesy of Pre-School Play

Pipe Cleaners in a Bottle- simply cut up some pipe cleaner and stick them in a clear bottle. Then take a magnet and have some fun!

Courtesy of Funky Polka Dot Giraffe

Next you can make some cute Pipe Cleaner Flower Rings! Get step by step directions from Funky Polka Dot Giraffe.

Imag Courtesy of Giddy Giddy

If you have some yarn lying around you can make some Yarn Art with pipe cleaners. I am thinking of making my last name for my classroom.

Courtesy of Craft Junkie

Lastly here is an oldie but a goodie from my childhood, pipe cleaner snowflakes! Just pipe cleaners and beads for this one! I was thinking that we could easily make some heart shaped ones for Valentines Day!

Enjoy! Send pictures if you make any of these! I would love to see them!

Melted Crayon Canvas – Simple & Colorful Work of Art

 

This beautiful project has been showing up all over the web. I am sure many of you have seen it. I wanted to share it just in case. I have not tried it yet but I plan to. I found step by step instuctions with pictures if you need it.

Simple Slime Recipe

Image Courtesy of OurBestBites.com via Pinterest.com

So it is a bit hot outside today for my liking… so I thought maybe a indoor craft would be in order.

You all know me by now. Where do I turn? I go straight to Pinterest! I look for something fun yet simple! I found this simple recipe for slime and thought lets go for it!

OurBestBites.com breaks the process down step by step for us and even has pictures!

All you will need is:

1 teaspoon borax powder
Water
Elmer’s Glue (clear or white)
food coloring
This craft brings me straight back to my childhood! Perfect for my boys and simple enough for me!

Paper Bowl Jellyfish Craft

Image and Idea Courtesy of FunFamilyCrafts.com

Saw these  Paper Bowl Jellyfishes on Fun Family Crafts and I had to share. They look like so much fun to make and then to display as well. I thought they would be fun for an at home project or in the classroom. They would go great with a sea life unit or book. If you make one send pictures!

Another cute version can be found at Firstpalette.com

As always simply to make and not a lot of supplies needed!