Kid Crafts Archives - Alanna George

Handmade Holidays | Plastic Wine Glass Ornament

By Alanna George, on December 11th, 2013

Bell Jar Ornament, DIY Ornament, Dollar Ornament, Bird Ornament, Handmade Ornament, Handmade Holiday Gift

Handmade Holiday Gift Idea

Do you ever have a craft idea and when it all comes together you are just giddy? Well, this plastic cloche ornament was one of those moments for me. I was searching and searching to find some tiny glass bell jars or cloches to make ornaments. Of course I am . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Plastic Wine Glass Ornament

Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

By Alanna George, on December 3rd, 2013

Preschool Craft, Kid Craft, Advent Activity, Handmade Gift, Christmas Craft, Kid Christmas Craft, DIY Christmas

Are you in the holiday spirit yet? We had a great time decorating the tree over the weekend. Everyone is old enough now that they can help hang the ornaments. It’s a special and magical year for us and I love that all of my kids are so into the Christmas spirit. This week . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

Handmade Holidays | Painted Drinking Glasses

By Alanna George, on November 26th, 2013

My 7 year old son made these drinking glasses to give as gifts to his siblings for Christmas. This is a really great kid craft! This year we are working on a new tradition. I am helping each child make a handmade gift for everyone in our family. Making special gifts makes my kids . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Painted Drinking Glasses

Summer Day Camp | Ice Cream in a Bag

By Alanna George, on July 16th, 2013

Hope everyone is having a great summer! Our summer is going so well. It has been so great to have everyone at a good age for swimming and traveling! Yesterday we did a fun day at Michigan’s Adventure. This morning they are all still sleeping because they are all so worn out. We have . . . → Read More: Summer Day Camp | Ice Cream in a Bag

Summer Day Camp Starts Next Week!

By Alanna George, on June 12th, 2013

Are your kids complaining of boredom yet? Our Summer Day Camp series featuring Kids Crafts will be starting next week. I am super excited for my readers to see all the fun day camp style projects we will be showcasing. So check back here next week Tuesday to see our first post. . . . → Read More: Summer Day Camp Starts Next Week!

How To | Mother’s Day Hand Print Craft

By Alanna George, on May 7th, 2013

Looking for a last minute Mother’s Day project? I just made this today and I admit it is for me. Don’t you just want to capture their little (or not so little) hand print size forever? And check out the cute heart in the palm of their hands. I came up with this project . . . → Read More: How To | Mother’s Day Hand Print Craft

How To | Mother’s Day Recycled Windowsill Mini-Planter

By Alanna George, on April 30th, 2013

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I am sure you are searching for a perfect handmade gift for mom. Am I right? What about a small gift for Grandma? These tiny little windowsill planters made using recycled lids or a domed vending machine container are just the perfect project for Mother’s Day. . . . → Read More: How To | Mother’s Day Recycled Windowsill Mini-Planter

Advent Activity | Holy Family Figures

By Alanna George, on December 12th, 2012

Christmas seems to be just around the corner! My kids are so excited to make Christmas related crafts. I came up with these easy to make Holy Family figures for my daughter to create and display in her room.

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Just Getting Warmed Up!

By Alanna George, on October 29th, 2012

It is super cold here today, just like winter actually. The weather is giving me a little push to get the holiday plans laid out for my blog. So, I wanted to let all of you know that I have a lot of exciting things planned for my blog for this upcoming holiday season! . . . → Read More: Just Getting Warmed Up!

How To | Valentine Felt Heart Pin

By Alanna George, on February 13th, 2012

You can recycle old scraps of felted sweaters and fleece to create your own unique felt heart pin for Valentine’s Day. (Do you recognize the Lava Girl hot pink felt on the back?) Over the weekend I started sewing the pin on the left, once my daughter saw what I was making she wanted . . . → Read More: How To | Valentine Felt Heart Pin