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New Year’s Eve Hour-by-Hour Countdown Activity for Kids

December 21 by Kaley

DIY New Year's Eve Countdown - kids punch out a hole for each hour leading up to New Year's Eve. Each hole is filled with fun questions and activities.

I have never attempted to let my daughter stay up until the New Year before. I am actually contemplating it this year, so I am armed and ready with an activity that will keep her entertained through all the hours until the ball drops. I made this fun poster with a little punch out circle for each hour leading up to midnight - kind of like an advent calendar for New Year's Eve. Each hour we have either an interesting question to discuss or an activity to do as a family. This is easy to put … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Kaley, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: diy, DIY New Year's Eve countdown, diy new years eve, kids new year's eve, kids New Year's Eve activities, Kids new year's eve idea, Kids New Years Countdown Activity, New Year's Eve kids activity

Kid Craft: DIY Washi Tape Christmas Stars

November 23 by Kaley

DIY Christmas Stars - such a fun and simple craft for kids of all ages. Love 'em for ornaments or garland decor.

Looking for a fun craft to do with your kids, that won't add any more stress to the holiday season? These little stars are festive, super quick to make, and just a little addicting. They are cute as ornaments, but work equally well strung together as a garland. Plus, they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Holiday Projects, Kaley, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: Christmas crafts for kids, Christmas Ornament, DIY Christmas decor, holiday crafts, holiday decorations, kids crafts, washi tape crafts

Thanksgiving Craft: Family Hands Turkey

November 19 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Hand turkey made with each family members' hand - makes a great keepsake - Doing this while my kids are still young!

Here's a quick and messy little art project for you to tackle with the family this weekend. I first did this at C's toddler group years ago, but it wasn't quite as impressive with only three handprints to fill it out. Now, as a family of five, we make quite the turkey - if I do say so myself. (Although I didn't manage to get all the full cooperation of all three kids until after the project was photographed - imagine that - so you'll just have to settle for a 4-handed turkey for today.) Check … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: family hand turkey, kids Thanksgiving craft, Thanksgiving art project, Thanksgiving hand turkey

Kid-Friendly DIY Holiday Decor: Stamped Napkins

November 16 by Julee

All my kids from little to big loved making these and the result was super modern and pretty - making some for every holiday dinner this year!

The holiday season seems to be the time for DIY decor. I don't know if it's an attempt to avoid spending bucket loads of money on spendy store-bought decorations, or just the endearing memories that are created sitting around a table together getting our craft on, but even the most creatively-challenged amongst us seem to be up for a DIY or two this time of year. I think it's fantastic, of course, and today we've got the perfect activity to get your started. It's one of those rare projects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Holiday Projects, Julee, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: DIY Christmas decor, DIY holiday decor, DIY Thanksgiving decor, holiday table decor, home decor, kid holiday craft, kid holiday decor craft, kids Christmas craft, stamped napkins, Thanksgiving craft

Halloween Craft: Dry Erase Ghost Votives

October 12 by Alli

My kids love changing the expression on these dry erase votives - such an easy Halloween craft that is also great for teaching emotional intelligence!

It's that time of year again...   Time for ghosts, witches, and goblins to make their spooky appearances. Mwah ha ha ha! (That was my best evil laugh, in case you couldn't tell.)   Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday, because it's all about creativity. For that reason, it's also the perfect holiday to do crafts with the family.   This year, we decided to add to our porch decor by making Dry Erase Ghost Votives. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alli, Holiday, Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY Halloween votives, dry erase ghost votives, ghost votives, Halloween crafts, Halloween crafts 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

DIY Melted Crayon Lanterns

September 28 by Julee

DIY crayon wax candle - fun & easy for the kids to do and the result is ultra chic - gonna do this at our next playdate with a few of our friends!

A couple of weeks ago my daughter and I decided to make wax paper lanterns. She loves decorating our house for holidays and, since Halloween is right around the corner, we used black and orange colors to create something that could double as Halloween decor. Although the project is incredibly simple and well-suited to children, the results are very dramatic and sophisticated. Here's how we made them ...   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Julee Tagged With: DIY Halloween decor, Halloween, Halloween craft project, Halloween kids crafts, home decor, melted crayon DIY, melted crayon lantern

DIY Mother’s Day Watercolor Card and Vintage Glassware Set

April 16 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

So cheerful and easy to do!

Mother's Day is just a little over 3 weeks away, which means that if you're looking to go handmade then now is the time to get planning. Here are two of my favorite DIY projects from last year, both of which I put together for eHow's Mom Channel: Watercolor Mother's Day Cards Stenciled Vintage Glassware Set Both activities are perfectly suited for the kids to help, or for you to tackle on your own once they're in bed - enjoy! P.S. Did you know that facebook has recently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Holiday Projects, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY Mother's Day gifts, Mother's Day activities, Mother's Day cards, Mother's Day crafts, Mother's Day crafts for kids, Mother's Day gifts, Mother's Day ideas for kids, watercolor art

Simple DIY Watercolor Wooden Eggs for the Easter Basket

March 24 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Such a great Easter project to do with the kids or to slip into their baskets - these vividly colored wooden toys will well outlast the holiday!

Aren't these DIY wooden watercolor Easter eggs fun?! I love their vivid colors so much - the only problem I'm having is deciding whether to make them with the kids or surprise them with a set in their Easter basket.     I'm out on maternity leave this week and Asia from the absolutely amazing play blog Fun at Home with Kids is here today filling in.  Check out her cheerful Easter DIY below... I am so excited to have a chance to guest post for Modern Parents Messy Kids!  My name is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY wooden watercolor eggs, Easter craft, Easter kids craft, watercolor wooden easter eggs

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