mother’s day: From Dad and The Kids {last minute quick crafts}

mother’s day: From Dad and The Kids {last minute quick crafts} #footprints #thumbprints #kidcrafts http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

Several simple and last minute Mother’s Day gifts to make for all the beautiful mama’s in your life.

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book and craft: Feathered Duck Handprint

Feathered Duck Handprint #fingerpaint #handprintart #virtualbookclub http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

We’ve upped the handprint craft ante!  It’s a handprint duck with an added bonus of feathers and a googly eye, making the duck come to life in three dimensional fun!

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kiddo crafts: St. Patrick’s Day {DIY ideas}

Fingerprint Clovers and Magnetic Tissue Paper Shamrocks #StPatricksDay #DIYideas | http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

Here are some quick kiddo crafts to ring in St. Patrick’s Day, including Fingerprint Clovers and Magnetic Tissue Paper Shamrocks.

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holiday: Valentine Roundup Kids Crafts & Recipes

Valentine Roundup Kids Crafts & Recipes http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A last minute round-up of some kiddo crafts & recipes – it’s never to late (that’s my motto – but hey – I’m late to almost everything)!

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holiday: Torn Paper Hearts {The Studio}

Torn Paper Hearts {the studio} http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A simple and colorful paper craft for kids that is easily made with just a few materials.

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book & craft: Snowflake Stained Glass Mobile

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It has been snowing a great deal here lately, so what better way to celebrate this winter wonderland than a book and a little craft to go along with it!

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holiday: Layered Heart Collages {The Studio}

Layered Heart Collage {the studio} http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A quick & fun craft from our Valentine’s Day crafting extravaganza at Kiwi Crate!

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holiday: Magnetic Tissue Paper Hearts {The Studio}

Magnetic Tissue Paper Hearts {the studio} http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

We’ve been on a Valentine’s Day crafting extravaganza these past couple of weeks! Here is a new craft I just made for Kiwi Crate’s “The Studio”.

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create kiddo: Heart Bracelet

Kid Made Heart Bracelet http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

This simple to make, kid & mama made bracelet, is the perfect accessory for your little one for Valentines Day (or anyday!)

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holiday: Foam Christmas Trees {The Studio}

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And yet another fun, new craft I just made for Kiwi Crate’s “The Studio”. It’s not too late to make these – it’s an easy & fun craft to keep the kiddos busy today (I speak from personal experience here ;)! Head on over now to check out how to make & do this fun [...]

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holiday: Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree {The Studio}

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Here’s another fun new craft I just made for Kiwi Crate’s “The Studio”. Head on over now to check out how to make & do this fun Christmas kid craft! This was one of our favorites!!!!!!!!!!! Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree ♥ ♥ xx ♥ m Pin It

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holiday: Beaded Pipe Cleaner Mini Wreaths {The Studio}

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And yet another fun new craft/ornament I made for Kiwi Crate’s “The Studio” this week. Head on over now to check out how to make & do this fun Christmas kid craft! Beaded Pipe Cleaner Mini Wreaths ♥ xx ♥ m Pin It

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holiday: Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes {The Studio}

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Here’s another fun new craft/ornament I just made for Kiwi Crate’s “The Studio”. Head on over now to check out how to make & do this fun Christmas kid craft! Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes ♥ xx ♥ m Pin It

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holiday: Christmas Sponge Stamp Blocks {The Studio}

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Today I’m sharing a fun new craft I just made for Kiwi Crate’s “The Studio”. Head on over now to check out how to make & do this fun Christmas kid craft! Christmas Sponge Stamp Blocks ♥   xx ♥ m Pin It

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product LOVE: Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree

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Well, as I’m sure you can gather by now, I {LOVE} Kiwi Crate, so much so, that I am also an activity designer for The Studio.  So, let’s be honest here, I will not put my name & reputation behind something unless it is a product or experience I believe in wholeheartedly.  Truthfully, working for [...]

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celebration: Arts-N-Crafts Birthday Activities

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Yesterday I shared with you how V started off her third birthday – with a balloon spectacular!  Today, I am sharing with you all the activities we did at little miss V’s birthday party. Her birthday theme was Arts-N-Crafts.  I knew a while ago, because she enjoys doing crafts, painting, & coloring, that this would [...]

kiddo craft: Paper Plate Portraits

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This activity is super fun to do, for you & the kiddos.  When we did this at V’s third birthday – I do believe the ADULTS had more fun than the kids (through fits of giggles – I think my brother made like five of them).  It really came down to – how silly can [...]

kiddo craft: Pipe Cleaner Spiders

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So, here’s my first Halloween craft (better late than never, huh?). Look at these cute (not scary) spiders…eek!  Little miss V is very easily scared by all things even remotely scary.  So, by adding some googly eyes, we have some silly spiders, not scary spiders :) And these are so very easy to make, I [...]