Kid’s Craft: Kaleidoscope Rice

Making this colored rice is a fun project that will lend itself to many many more crafts for your kids.  They can use the rice to make picture collages, or to fill jars with just like you would with colored sand, or you can pour it all into a big dish and hide little toys in it for a treasure hunt.  Thanks to Momtastic for this great idea!

Here’s what you need to make the colored rice:

  • 8 cups uncooked rice
  • Food colors
  • White vinegar
  • Baggies

Here’s how to make it -> Kaleidoscope Rice Tutorial

 

30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Glow Stick Valentine’s

If you are looking for low cost, non-candy related Valentines for your child to hand out on Valentine’s Day, here is a really cute idea.  You can buy the glow sticks at the dollar store and then there is a template you can print and attach for the tag.  Thanks to Lindsey at The Teacher Wife for the idea!

Here’s how to make them -> Glow Valentine Tutorial and Printable Tags

 

30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Tic Tac Toe Valentines

These Tic Tac Toe Valentine’s are a cute alternative to the standard Valentines.  I like that they can be for both boys and girls.  Assembly is also very minimal which is quite nice.  Thanks to Shim and Sons for the great idea!

Here’s where to go to find out how to make these -> Tic Tac Toe Valentines Tutorial

 

30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Felt Fortune Cookies

This would be a really sweet gift to give family members with little personalized fortunes inside. Usually Martha Stewart crafts are fairly involved but this one is actually quite simple.

Here’s the directions for how to make these -> Felt Fortune Cookies Tutorial

 

Kid’s Craft: Balloon Bean Bags

These Balloon Bean Bags from Flipflops and Applesauce are super cheap to make (you should be able to make several for under $3!) and your kids can help, too!  I know my kids will love this one.  I can’t wait to try it out!

  • round balloons – three balloons per bean bag
  • rice or beans for filling
  • scissors
  • funnel

Here’s how to make them -> Balloon Bean Bags Tutorial