The 2010 Winter Olympics is just around the corner so why not celebrate with crafts? Whether you have kids or don’t you can make your own 2010 Olympic craft. All you need is some scissors, glue, glitter, pencil crayons and some creativity and watch out!
2010 Olympic Craft Ideas
Make An Olympic Torch -All you need is white construction paper, red and yellow tissue paper and clear tape. Just roll the white paper into a cone, tape it and stuff it with tissue. Have fun with it by making your own backyard games.
Gold Medals – With some cardboard and paint you can make some great Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Your kids will love competing for those medals.
Olympic Flags – Whether toy sized or life sized, an Olympic flag is a great way to celebrate the 2010 Olympics.
2010 Glasses – Remember those glasses they gave out for New Years? Well I hope you didn’t throw them away! You can use them for the Olympics! Decorate with Olympic colors and with a Maple leaf to celebrate Canada.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you love doing crafts, now is the time to gather up your supplies. You shouldn’t wait until the last minute to gather art supplies or even baking supplies. If your little ones want to do some crafts make sure to ask them what they like to do. Have them pick the craft supplies or at least give them a choice. If you are stuck on Valentine’s Day crafts, here are some great ideas to do with your family.
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Baking is a great way to get your kids involved. Kids love to make cookies or brownies. Why not add a Valentine’s day touch to them? Make heart shaped sugar cookies and when they cool off have your children decorate them. Or, make brownies and drizzle pink icing and scatter candy hearts on top.
Do a twist on Valentine’s Day cards. Everyone loves to get a Valentine’s day card, why not make some yourself? This will allow you to be creative and unique in your design. For example, instead of card stock why not use a colorful paper bag or wrapping paper?
Valentine’s Day Hearts – There are many crafts available for V-Day hearts. Make a V-Day wreath to hang at your front door or make a streamer to decorate your place.
Ever wanted to make a winter wreath? It’s quite easy! All you need is some creativity and an eye for color. Put it all together and you have a unique winter wreath that you can hang on your door. Anyone who comes over is bound to ask about your wreath.
Winter Wreath Materials
Branches with Leaves and string – this can be any branch or leaf you want that signals winter.
Cranberries or any other red berries
Gold or Silver ribbon depending on your preference
Crystal-like beads
Winter Wreath Set Up
With the branches and leaves, form a ring and use string to tie pieces together. You may find that wrapping it around something circular like an ice cream tub to be helpful. Be creative during this time as well by placing branches out and away from your wreath. Don’t make it too symmetrical. The off balance creates a visual piece for your eyes.
String cranberries or other berries together on fishing wire. Once you do this loop it around your wreath to create a wonderful look.
Place a bow at top or loop the ribbon around your wreath.
With the crystal beads, hot glue them to various spots around the wreath to your liking. You can also add some pine cones if you want. Individualize it to your liking.
Kids love to do crafts and would do them all day if you let them. Some girls prefer crafts to barbies so take this opportunity and join them in their craft making. If you don’t know what do to get your child for crafts, here is a basic list of supplies to help you get started.
Craft Supplies
Craft Paper – You can get construction paper or big rolls of paper for painting and drawing
Markers, crayons, pencil crayons
Glue, glitter glue, glue sticks
Foam, Styrofoam, stickers, Popsicle sticks
Pom Poms, foam letters, numbers and animals and pipe cleaners
Once you have a set of basic supplies, you can start making simple crafts. You can even purchase simple craft projects like decorate a bear, make a doll, or make your own fish bowl. Have fun with your kids and explore your imagination today!
