Alanna George | The Craft Nest » Easter Chicks http://www.alannageorge.com a craft site for families Thu, 18 Jul 2013 11:30:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How To | Toilet Paper Tube Easter Chicks http://www.alannageorge.com/2011/04/13/how-to-toilet-paper-tube-easter-chicks/ http://www.alannageorge.com/2011/04/13/how-to-toilet-paper-tube-easter-chicks/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:04:00 +0000 Alanna George http://www.alannageorge.com/?p=1225

This morning we made these cute chicks out of toilet paper tubes. Even my 2-year-old was able to create one with some help. (His is the one on the far right, pretty cute, huh?) Your kids can be super creative while making these spring chicks, mine decided that not all chicks are yellow, some . . . → Read More: How To | Toilet Paper Tube Easter Chicks

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This morning we made these cute chicks out of toilet paper tubes. Even my 2-year-old was able to create one with some help. (His is the one on the far right, pretty cute, huh?) Your kids can be super creative while making these spring chicks, mine decided that not all chicks are yellow, some even have polka-dots!

How To | Toilet Paper Tube Easter Chicks

Supplies:

  • Empty Toilet Paper Tubes
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Paintbrushes
  • Googly Eyes
  • Feathers
  • Orange Paper
  • Glue

How To:

  1. Paint toilet paper tubes using acrylic paint. Let dry.
  2. Glue on googly eyes.
  3. Cut out beak from orange paper. Glue to painted tube.
  4. Glue on feathers or use tape.
  5. Display your toilet paper tube artwork around your home!

 

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How To | Spring Chicks http://www.alannageorge.com/2011/03/28/how-to-spring-chicks/ http://www.alannageorge.com/2011/03/28/how-to-spring-chicks/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:09:22 +0000 Alanna George http://www.alannageorge.com/?p=1153

We actually made these last year for a spring decoration. They are so cute I thought I would re-post for all of you to see! Your kids will love creating a home for their spring chicks.

How To | Spring Chicks Home

Supplies:

Domed Vending Machine Container Easter Grass Paper Flowers Chenille Chicks (ours . . . → Read More: How To | Spring Chicks

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We actually made these last year for a spring decoration. They are so cute I thought I would re-post for all of you to see! Your kids will love creating a home for their spring chicks.

How To | Spring Chicks Home

Supplies:

  • Domed Vending Machine Container
  • Easter Grass
  • Paper Flowers
  • Chenille Chicks (ours are from Michaels)
  • Tacky Glue
  • Glue Dots

How To:

  1. Use glue dots to secure a patch of Easter grass to the bottom of the container.
  2. Put glue dots on the bottom of the chicks feet and attached them to the grass.
  3. Use tacky glue to add flowers to Easter grass.
  4. Let them dry and then add the tops. Now you have a cute and cozy home for a mommy and her baby chick.

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