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We Tried It! – Milk Colors

September 3 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

  These magic milk colors have been on our to-do list for a long time (like ever since I first got on Pinterest long).  I'm sure you can tell by the photo above, this project is the perfect mix of art, science, and fun.  I've seen the idea several places over the last few months.    I'd highly recommend checking it out (hint: there are two equally exciting bonus activities).     It's a good bet you already have everything you need for this one in your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Learning & Engaging, The Make & Play Vault, We Tried It Tagged With: at home science experiment, kid craft, kitchen science, milk colors, painting with milk, toddler craft, toddler science

Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life: Cheerful DIY Storage Jars

February 23 by Kristin

Easy Kid Craft: DIY Storage Jars - a fun project for getting kids excited about helping keep the house organized

If you're a regular here, you know we're all about getting kids involved in contributing around the house early. Sometimes that means setting up regular family and money jobs, and sometimes it just means taking a little time for a bright and cheerful DIY organization project. Here's Kristen with the details... Things look better when they are organized. And I think we function better when things look better. Case in point:  The Junk Drawer. We all have one and if you've ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Kristin, Organizing, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: DIY organization, diy projects, DIY storage jars, easy kid craft, home office organization, How to get organized, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life

Earth Day Activity: Upcycled Juice Box Seed Starters

April 13 by Janssen

Easy Earth Day activity for the kids - DIY seed starter planters made from upcycled juice boxes. My kids loved these!

Looking for a quick and easy Earth Day project to do with the kids? Our contributor Janssen teamed up with our newest sponsor, Juicy Juice, for the perfect Earth Day kid craft- upcycled juice box seed starters! It's spring break this week around here and I can't wait to make a whole batch with the kids this week. I also love Janssen's idea of making them now and using them as gifts for Teacher Appreciation Day later. spring break activity and teacher appreciation gift- who doesn't love a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Janssen Tagged With: sponsored

Sun Print Art Project

May 4 by Julee

Part nature exploration, part science, part wall art - Sun prints are the perfect project for Spring.

There are two things I absolutely adore about this simple kid project - No, wait, make that three! First, it gets the kids outside from start to finish. Second, the results are so pretty you can easily frame them in any room for some easy and inexpensive artwork that will boost your kiddo's confidence (score!). I've been itching to try this send-away framing service and I think this might just be the project for doing it. And third, it's an opportunity for learning at home, which we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Julee, Outdoor Play Tagged With: art activities for kids, how to make sun prints, kid crafts, nature, outdoor kid activities

Free Printable: Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) Mad Libs Card

April 16 by MJ at Pars Caeli

Free Mad Libs Card printable - great for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Teacher Appreciation and anything else your kids want to celebrate in a silly and fun way!

Before I became a parent, I had no idea of the role knock-knock jokes, mad libs, and the like would one day play in my home. With a 6 year old and a 4 year old - these things are the stuff of magic around here. My kids think they are absolutely hilarious and just cannot get enough - ever. Which is why I asked our contributor MJ to put together a colorful Mad Libs style card that can be used for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' Day, etc. Because I know the kids will want to fill them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Holiday, MJ, Printables Tagged With: father's day ideas for kids, free mad libs printable, free printable, free printable father's day card, free printable mother's day card, mad libs card, Mother's Day card, Mother's Day ideas for kids, printables

DIY Lego Art

April 1 by Alli

DIY LEGO artwork for kids' rooms - such a cool way to feature what your child is excited about in their room and they can help with the whole process. Going to do this with my daughter's favorite dolls too!

Have you guys noticed that decorating kids' spaces can be one of the most interesting spots in the house to tackle? I think it's because I feel like I can go a little bolder, a little more creative, and a little more "outside the box" then I might in other rooms. Also, I'm not as afraid to DIY it - kids rooms are supposed to be about imagination and joy, not perfection, so it doesn't matter if my projects don't turn out professional grade. That being said, this ridiculously cool artwork … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alli, Art + Kid Crafts, The Forever Home Project, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: artwork for kids rooms, DIY artwork, LEGO artwork, LEGO craft

Super Simple Art: Stained Glass Paintings

March 4 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

My kids love this super simple method for making stained glass paintings and we always have the materials!

My great aunt passed away at the age of 101 (she almost made it to 102) last week and baby M and I made a quick over-and-back trip for the funeral yesterday. It was actually a really nice trip but it meant that things have been pretty quite around here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Holiday Projects, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: art projects for kids, quiet time activities, quiet time art, rainbow headband, St. Patrick's Day craft, stained glass art

Make It: Thumbprint Heart Jewelry Dishes

January 15 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

DIY jewelry dish with kids' fingerprint hearts - SUCH a sweet gift, I want one!

Happy Friday guys! I’m stopping in to share a LOVE-ly little project I've put together for 31 Days of Love over at Red Ted Art. This has turned out to be one of my favorite DIY projects ever! It's so kid-friendly and the results are really stunning. These sweet Thumbprint Heart Jewelry Dishes would, of course, be perfect for Valentine's Day but I also want to really encourage you to make one with your kids and use it to store your #5ringstostopyelling. It will be just another powerful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY jewelry dishes, marble clay jewelry dish, Valentine's Day DIY, Valentine's Day projects for kids

Kid Craft: Tissue Paper Fall Leaf Sun Catchers

October 8 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

These fall leaf sun catchers are such a beautiful way to welcome autumn and my kids loved making them.

Isn't the sun streaming through these fall leaf sun catchers lovely? This was a really easy, no-mess project the kids and I took on last week to welcome the new season. It was the perfect activity for working on our fine-motor skills while also beautifying our home. Get the full tutorial here. And if you need a laminator for home (great for projects like these as well as protecting all sorts of things from chore lists to meal plans), this is the one I use and love. Happy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: fall art project, fall craft, fall craft for kids, fall kid craft, leaf craft, tissue paper suncatchers

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