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Free Printable: Easter Memory Game

April 14 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Free printable: a simple and sweet Easter memory game for the kids' baskets

When I rolled out the Easter toy I made for S's basket, I also mentioned I had a few more projects up my sleeve.  So today I'm sharing a memory game I made for C's basket.   To make these patterned bunnies, I used Photoshop and a few of the awesome (and free!) patterns over at Sprik Space.  If you haven't been there yet, be sure to stop by and check out the whole series.  There are 13 different patterns in 25 colorways, which is enough for all kinds of cool projects. To make your own set … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Learning & Engaging, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: Easter activities for kids, Easter memory game, Easter memory printable, free Easter printable

Easter Style: Sew vs. Shop

April 13 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Easter will be here before we know it.  Which means it's time to think about suiting the family up to look good in all those pics.  Whether you want to make or buy your duds this year, you have lots of great options. Today I have for you a round up I'm calling "sew vs. shop" with a little bit of something for everyone.  First up is this super sweet girl's skirt at Aesthetic Nest vs. fun flowy layers at J.Crew.  Click through for the rest of goods.   Of course, mama needs a cute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Seasonal Fun

Having Fun with Science and Nature

April 12 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Trying out simple experiments at home is a great way to introduce science to young children and I've got a classic nature-based experiment to share with you today.  Wondering where that pic above is leading?  You're gonna have to head over to momtastic to find out.     And speaking of nature, have you picked up your e-copy of Action Pack, volume 2 Seeds and Beads over at Whip Up yet?   The folks over there were kind enough to send me a copy and let me tell you, it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Educational Activities, Learning & Engaging, The Make & Play Vault

A Simple Handmade Toy For Baby’s Easter Basket

April 11 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

A simple and lovely DIY felt toy for baby's Easter basket.

What would you get if you combined Made by Joel's latest super simple toy and Craft Jr.'s free Easter printables?  Click through to find out.   It's the perfect handmade toy for baby's first Easter Basket!  I'm putting an MPMK twist on S and C's Easter baskets this year and this is your sneak peek at what's to come.   For this project (which I also refer to as the "Which Came First?" toy), I simply printed out Craft Jr.'s Easter chick and egg graphics in a small, medium … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Seasonal Fun, Sensory & Interactive Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: baby easter basket, DIY baby toy, DIY Easter baby toy, DIY Easter Toy, homemade baby Easter toy

Weekend Look Book

April 9 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I don't usually do a lot of writing for the weekend look book (even bloggers deserve a weekend right?) but I'm making an exception today to send out a big THANK YOU! to all of you who have shared my paint chip Easter garland.  It's been so exciting to watch the word spread and so nice to read all of your lovely comments.And now the amazing Amy Atlas is even hosting a contest based on my little DIY.  Check it out here and then come back and click through for your weekend eye candy.  As always, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Weekend Look Book

Mini-Tutorial: Super Simple Baby Blanket

April 7 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

An easy beginning sewer project - super simple baby blankets (no sewing machine required)

I've been meaning to share a mini-tutorial on these easy-peasy baby blankets for a while now.  But then things got a little crazy and I thought I missed my window - cotton flannel blankets don't exactly scream spring time.     But now it seems that someone forgot to tell Mother Nature about Spring (it's down-right nippy in Seattle today).  Maybe I didn't miss my window after all?  Plus, even spring and summer babies love to be swaddled and these can easily be made with a lighter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, The Make & Play Vault, Tutorials Tagged With: beginner baby blanket, DIY baby blanket, easy baby blanket, how to make a baby blanket

Welcoming Spring: Flower Crafts

April 5 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

photos via Made By Joel, Frugal Family Fun Blog, Sycamore Corner Crafts, Morgan Made It, and Meet the Dubiens   I'm over at momtastic today sharing a collection of flower art projects for the kiddos.  Check it out for lots of fun ways to inject a little Spring into your home. And when you're done over there, click through for some grown-up floral crafts like these lovely paper wall flowers at Scrapbooks etc. When it comes to fabric flowers, Sara over at Craft Snob is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Exploring

Paper Crane Tutorial to Help Your Children & Those in Japan

April 4 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

As I watched the disastrous events in Japan continue to unfold last week, I became grateful that my children are still young enough to carry on blissfully unaware of the tragedies occurring there.  But I know someday soon that will not be the case. So I've been doing some research on how to help kids cope with these types of events.  Here are four concrete steps parents can take to help:   Talk to them about what they're seeing and hearing.  Not sure where to start?  See Not Just Cute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, The Make & Play Vault, Tutorials

Fun Ways to Make Tracks

March 31 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

bottom left photo via Tokketok, left photo via ohdeedoh. My little man loves pretty much anything that goes vrooom - cars, trucks, trains, etc.  He has an extensive collection of them all that he plays with daily.  So for a while now I've had a few special road and track projects stowed away for a quiet afternoon.  Well, it seems I'm not the only one with trucks and tracks on the brain.  While browsing the web over the past week I've found a couple more ideas to add to my stash.  And just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Exploring

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