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Aug
29

Back to School Kids’ Craft

by: camberley
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Chalkboard paint is all the rage now a days.  Especially black chalkboard paint.

 

Mark Olson

 

If you don’t have room in your house for this kind of chalkboard paint treatment – don’t be sad.  You can spend time with your little ones creating personal chalkboards. 

There are many chalkboards paint colors you many choose from, so don’t feel confined to your typical green or black.

via Apartment Therapy

 

Here’s how it goes…..

PERSONAL CHALKBOARD

 

Materials:

Plywood (cut into any shape)

Frame (optional – just make sure they plywood will fit inside frame)

Sandpaper

Chalkboard Paint

Tacky Glue

Decorating Accents (i.e. buttons, ribbon, photographs)

To begin sand and seal plywood.  Then, apply at least 2 coats of Chalkboard paint (follow the manufacturer’s instructions)

Once paint has dried apply desired decorating finishes. For example, add a button border, add good quality ribbon to help hang the chalkboard, glue a photograph in the top corner, frame the board in a nice frame….the possibilities are endless.  Be creative and see where it takes you!

via Home Made Simple 

Happy Crafting!

Camberley

 

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Aug
22

Back to School Kids’ Craft – Bookmarks

by: camberley

 

Are you looking for a fun craft to do with your little ones today?  Would you like to do a craft that will get them excited about reading?  Well then, I recommend creating BOOKMARKS! 

Here’s how you do it…

Bookmarks

Keep track of your favorite books with this handy bookmark

From WomansDay.com

 

 

Materials:
Fun Foam in assorted colors
Decorative scissors (optional)
White glue
Fine-point permanent markers in assorted colors
3/4″ pompom
Two 5 mm movable eyes
Yarn

Instructions:
Cut 2″ x 10″ strips of Fun Foam for base of bookmark. Cut additional shapes, such as face or star. Use decorative scissors if desired.

Glue shapes to one end of strip. Decorate shapes with markers, movable eyes, pompom nose, yarn and hair.
Write names of books you’ve read on base strip.

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Aug
18

Kid Friendly Recipes – Spiced Oatmeal

by: camberley
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Now that School is back in session (or about to be in session), I’m sure many mothers are looking for quick and hearty breakfast recipes for your children.  You know the kind of recipes that will stick with them for a few hours and provide extra brain power? 

This week, I have the perfect recipe for all you mothers out in mother land.  Courtesy of CDKitchen.

 

 

SPICED OATMEAL

 

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    ***ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each serving)***
  •  2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • Brown sugar (optional)

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 9 batches (about 1 cup total).

To prepare oatmeal: In a bowl, combine oats and 2 tablespoons oatmeal spice mix. Add enough boiling water until oatmeal is desired consistency. Sprinkle with brown sugar if desired. Yield: 1 serving.

Enjoy!

Camberley

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Aug
15

Back to School – Kids’ Crafts

by: camberley

 

Now that your kids are back in school (or about to start school), are you concerned they won’t drink enough water once out of your watchful care?  How about doing a fun kids’ craft to get them excited about HYDRATION! 

While flipping through my Woman’s Day Cool Kids’ Craft Publication, I stumbled upon cute, practical and easy craft – WATER BOTTLES.

 

Water Bottles

Add a splash of style to your water bottle

 

  MATERIALS:

  • Paint Pens (metallic, glitter or dimensional)
  • Water Bottle
  • Stickers (optional)
  • Sewing Trim (optional)
  • Charm on a ribbon (optional)

Instructions:

Use paint pens to write inspirational messages (another idea = the child’s name/hobbies) or draw designs on the bottle.  Be sure to allow time for ink to dry as you rotate it.

Decorate the bottle with your favorite stickers.

Hang a charm on a ribbon or sewing trim and tie to bottle top, for more pizazz.

 

Have fun Crafting!

Camberley

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