Fall Fun 2

Children create themselves using various materials to say what they are grateful for-- a perfect activity for Thanksgiving! Materials Large construction paper or bristol board (18 inches X 12 inches/...

This is our son's idea.  We enjoy going for walks and collecting items.  Here are a few things you can do with some of your autumn finds. Materials Found nature objects (leaves, pinecones, acorns...

Re-use a canning lid (perfect for a small wrist!), using this popular trend. Materials Canning lid (the ring portion) Embroidery floss Beads Needle Threader (optional) Directions Knot...

Who doesn't love to get their hands in paint!  This activity lends a personal touch to a Fall or Thanksgiving dinner celebration.  Wouldn't this be a nice touch for the kids' table? This activity was...

We are always looking for ways to re-use objects that we might have.  We wanted to take these styrofoam balls that we were given and turn them into something festive for Fall. Materials Styrofoam...

Make a fancy (and funny!) chocolate bar cover for someone special! Last year we were inspired by the idea of using bandages to make a mummy to cover a chocolate bar for Halloween and we wanted to try...

Make a banner to last from year to year, that captures your child's writing.  We included a simple version of two popular types of banners. (You could also purchase a blank banner kit from a craft...

As mentioned, our daughter has started to like headbands.  This is a "twist" on a 80's classic (you know the kind-- from work out videos...), using the autumn colours of rust and...

Inspired by our traced feather bookmarks, we wanted to create various projects using traced leaves.  We incorporated some of our other found treasures- pinecones and a branch.  This is a perfect activity to...

Give thanks to someone with this cute little gift card holder. Materials Felt Fabric scissors Fabric glue OR sewing machine/thread OR embroidery...