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Puppet Supply Box

We have been frequenting the library quite a bit this summer and one of the books I checked out was, “Simple Puppets from Everyday Materials” by Barbara MacDonald Buetter.  I thought this would be fun to make one or two puppets with the Princess, I had not planned on making every puppet in the book … Continue reading

Subtraction Girl – Super Hero Cape

Subtraction Girl – Super Hero Cape

When you have a princess and a Booga there is never a dull moment.  The other day the princess said, “Mom I am a super hero and I need a cape.” Me:  “What is your super hero name?” Her:  “Subtraction Girl!  I also need a logo on my cape.  You make great logos mom!”  (Buttering … Continue reading

Our New Birdhouses

Our New Birdhouses

Our first day project of Summer Vacation was painting birdhouses.  This was an easy project that kept the kids occupied for about a half hour.  They really enjoyed using paint and I also thought decorating them with stickers would also be fun.  My table is currently covered with paper and will be for the rest … Continue reading

Flag Day Kid Art

Flag Day Kid Art

Yesterday was Flag Day so I thought it would be really cute to have the kids make flags. Materials: 2 – Blue Card Stock 5″ x 5″ 2 – White Card Stock 8 1/2″ x 11″ Ruler Red Pencil Glue Sick White Ink Pad (I used Studio G Pigment Ink) Red Ink Pad (I used … Continue reading

50 Fish Cookies…

50 Fish Cookies…

It is the last week of school and I have been running around like a mad women!  My last party for Kindergarten for the Princess so I had to make my signature sugar cookies!  This time I decided to experiment with Starburst Candy! 1.  Bake cookies – Sugar Cookies.  Allow them to cool! 2.  Take … Continue reading

How To Make Stash Straws

How To Make Stash Straws

I had a sick princess this past weekend and decided to make her something that would make her laugh.  I figured I would make her a stash straw – I also did a printable How-To so anyone can make one.    To download a PDF copy of the pattern and directions click on the directions. … Continue reading

How-To Make A Girl Scout Sit-Upon

Pin ItThis past weekend my daughter and I went to Girl Scout Camp in Lizella, Georgia (the middle of NO WHERE – they had pay phones, lol).  One thing we had to make was Sit-Upons so we could sit around the camp fire and eat s’mores yum!  My mom told me we made these when … Continue reading