You might be wondering why I would make faux chalkboard pots instead of just using chalkboard paint. While you certainly can use chalkboard paint and make yours so you can erase and rewrite, I had to use certain types of paint for this project, and chalkboard wasn’t one of them. However, I love that look, so I came up with Read More »
In continuing my farm series of cardboard tube crafts, today I present to you Billy the Goat! while you may not find goats on every farm, they are definitely among popular farm animals. Kids love them because they are friendly and love to eat from your hand. They are common in petting zoos and you can see many of them Read More »
Yesterday I stopped by my friend Butch’s farm and said hi to some of his many dairy cows. So today I thought it was fitting to share my cardboard tube cow with you, the 3rd in the Farm Series of cardboard tube crafts. You’ve already met the pig, the chicken, her chicks, and the sheep. So today I’ll show you Read More »
Last week I showed you the first in the farm series, this cute cardboard tube chicken. Before that you met her cardboard tube chicks. There are more friends from the farm; such as these cardboard tube lambs and these cardboard tube bunnies. Today I’ll show you how to make this totally adorable cardboard tube pig! Don’t you just want to hug Read More »
I have a confession to make. I’ve definitely seen a few crafts and some recipes made with this “angry birds” theme, but I didn’t know what it was. See, I don’t have an iPhone, so I had no idea what all the fuss was about. The Angry Bird craze is sweeping the internet, so I figured I’d hop on board. Read More »
I recently posted several cardboard tube crafts for Easter. I wanted to make sure I got those posted in time in case anyone needed a fun project for the holiday. In addition to the Easter cardboard tube crafts, I have several cardboard tube farm animals to show you! I’ll start the series with the chicken. It’s probably one of my Read More »
Here are several Easter crafts made from cardboard tubes that you can make with your kids. You can use toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes for these projects. Many prefer not to use the cardboard tubes from bathroom tissue due to the possibility of germs. If you are more comfortable using paper towel tubes, they are the same size Read More »
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Easter is coming quickly, so I wanted to share this easy kid’s craft tutorial for making these cute little Easter chicks. All you need are cardboard tubes, paint and chenille stems. I have several more animals to share as well, but wanted to get these chicks posted right away! If you are planning any Easter crafts for your kids, be Read More »
Easter is coming and so is spring! The fuzzy little lamb is symbolic of both, so why not sit down with your kids and put some of these fun little guys together. This is an easy kid’s craft for Easter, perfect even for preschoolers. A full demonstration is available on video too! I’m new to videos, but really hope to Read More »
Ahh bunnies! They’re so cute, and cuddly, and colorful… ? Well, these are anyway! It doesn’t have to be Easter to make some cute bunnies, but their pretty colors remind me of jelly beans! Using cardboard tubes from paper towels or bathroom tissue, you can make this fun and bright family of bunny rabbits with your kids! Some people are Read More »
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