Crafts | Detroit Mommies

Ink Blot Art – stretching your creativity

Here is another fun and easy craft that you can do with your child. I like it because it forces you to look at things from different angle and to be creative. Extra bonus – you probably already have all the necessary supplies around the house. Here’s what you need: White drawing paper [...]

Published by Kathy on August 3, 2011 7:13 am

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5 Popsicle Stick Craft Ideas

Summer is upon us in a big way! And, because it has been SO hot lately, we are going through Popsicles like they are air in our house. Need some inspiration for easy Popsicle craft ideas so those Popsicle sticks don’t go to waste? Here are 5 easy Popsicle craft ideas: Instead of toothpicks, [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on July 22, 2011 10:11 am

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Crazy Collage Craft

“I’m bored!” How many times have you heard that since school has let out? Well I have heard it a lot and have been trying to come up with some easy crafts to pull out at a moments notice. Of course I also try to explain that it is not my job to entertain my [...]

Published by Kathy on July 6, 2011 6:34 am

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4th of July Bicycle Decorations

Growing up there was one neighborhood I lived in where the block did things together, like have a 4th of July bicycle parade. As kids, we looked forward to it every year and had SO much fun decorating our bicycles for the block parade. I found this bicycle with flag decorations from MarthaStewart.com and it [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on June 14, 2011 9:35 am

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Sewing up end of the year treat

My daughter just finished her first year of preschool and I wanted to get a little reward for her classmates. I had no idea what would be a good gift but then I remembered these fun little snack bags.

Published by Rebecca on June 6, 2011 7:24 am

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Pinterest is one big virtual place of inspiration!

I have found a new social media addiction and it’s called Pinterest. It’s a place where I can share and organize things I find online by grabbing the photo of something and then “pinning” it to a virtual “board” within categories. I can follow boards and people I like and people can [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on May 26, 2011 2:40 pm

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Lifecycle of a Frog Science Project

Kids love being outdoors this time of year – who can blame them. So for this craft we went outside and did the Life Cycle of a Frog. We started by doing some research at the local pond – what kid could say no to that. We even caught some tadpoles to take home (for [...]

Published by Kathy on May 22, 2011 9:15 am

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X-TREME Summer Time Crafts

Pretty soon it will be that time of year when the kids are around the house a little bit more than usual. I recently visited the local library to check out some books on crafting – in the hopes of getting a jump start on some craft ideas. There were so many good ideas in [...]

Published by Kathy on May 12, 2011 10:14 pm

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Easy Mother’s Day Card Idea

Here is a quick and easy way to make a useful Mother’s Day Card. I used a seed packet but you could also insert a photo. Supplies Scissors Heavy Cardstock or Construction Paper – any color Envelope – any color Glue Stick Seed Packet or Picture Fold the construction paper or cardstock [...]

Published by Kathy on May 6, 2011 3:02 pm