kids summer crafts

Kids Craft Idea: Grasshead Ladies

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June 4, 2012 by laurie Leave a Comment

Kids Summer Craft Idea – I have always loved making these “grass hair” people with my students! Here is a new twist on an old idea…I love it!
What you’ll need:

empty yogurt drink containers
scrap fabric
scissors
googly eyes
glitter glue
glue gun
grass seed/soil

For full instructions on making these adorable Grass Head Ladies, head on over to Meet the Dubiens

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“Make It Monday” – Fourth of July Parade Stick Craft

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June 27, 2011 by laurie Leave a Comment

What You’ll Need

8 to 10 sheets of newspaper
Transparent tape
Scissors
Ribbon
Craft glue
Shredded crinkle paper
5-inch silver cardboard star
Star-shape foam stickers

Step 1 Tightly roll eight to 10 sheets of newspaper (roll from one corner at a diagonal) and secure it with tape. Trim to about 20 inches long.

Step 2 Tape the ribbon at one end of the stick and wrap it in a spiral to the other end. Secure it at that end with tape.

Step 3Glue crinkle paper and a silver cardboard star onto one end of the baton; let dry flat. Decorate the cardboard star with star-shape foam stickers!

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