Make a Simple Room Fort
Hello Tinker-firends! I’ve been busy with some family business and book edits that are taking a toll on my late-night blogging time. How are you doing? Until I get a better handle on these details I thought I’d share some…
Category Toddler
Snow Cream
Snow Cream! Have you heard of it? My friend Jen at Paint Cut Paste has been talking my ear off about her favorite wintery dessert, a combination of snow and sweetened condensed milk, and I’ve been eager to try it…
Easy String Art Experiments for Kids
“The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through.” — Jackson Pollack, American Painter String Art Creating string art is a fun mix of art, creative thinking, and experimentation all rolled into one open-ended package.…
How to Marbleize Paper (the easy way)
Marbleizing paper is a gorgeous craft that will awe even the most jaded maker. As a child, I always wanted to know how to marble paper. Kids and adults adore this magical technique. Today we’re using special inks that really…
Art Games: Draw with Art Dice
I’m always happy to land on fun art games that entertain my children and help their brains develop. I originally blogged about these original Art Dice article for more game ideas. If you make your own art dice (they make great gifts!)…
Fall Crafts: Glycerin Leaves
We’re ga-ga for all the multi-colored maple leaves of the season, and my older daughter, N, is likely to burst into a chorus of “red and yellow leaves” as we drive down the road. I’ve been reading up on how…