When I was "researching" (which really means pinning things on Pinterest) how to paint your front door, I kept seeing all these diagrams like this: Printable wall art in Black Door Shop Supplies Paint -- I used BEHR Exterior SatinPrimerSandpaperA good paintbrushSmall roller, like 6-ish inchesNormal paint supplies like: paint can opener/flathead screwdriver, rubber hammer,
Christmas stair decor with song lyrics. Do you want to add decorations to your staircase? I have some ideas and inspiration for you!
The Rio 2016 Olympic games are upon us! The excitement of the opening ceremony has taken hold here at Crafty Croc, and we are getting behind our awesome athletes.
Grab a TON of FREE Math Mania Games to strengthen your students' addition & subtraction! Snag easy printable math games for 1st & 2nd grade!
In 2018, I had the idea of putting a window planter box in front of my house. But when I started shopping online, I was totally shocked by how expensive they were. $70 for ONE window box?! I barely had $70 to spare, let alone double--so it was a pretty easy decision to make a
It was going to be difficult trying to top last year's Shark Party for our son's 4th birthday. It was "fin"tastic and everyone had a blast...
After weather we dove right into plants. In first grade, the kids need to learn the parts of the plant and be able to describe the life cycle of a plant. Our first activity was a super fun craft project from a plant unit by Made for First Grade. The students had to make a flower and add the things a plant needs to live (sun, air, water, soil). They also labeled the plants and needs and its parts. Here's my example: On the first day I showed the kids my example and had them cut and glue the parts to make the flower. The next day I let them cut out the labels and glue them on their picture. Here are a couple of their finished projects! :) Everybody's flowers made our room look even brighter! :) We also read four books from the plants part series by Vijaya Bodach: Seeds, Roots, Leaves, and Flowers. These books are perfect for 1st grade but also share a lot of great information along with providing beautiful, close-up pictures. Later in the week we took a plant walk outside around our school. We used our sense of sight to see how many different kinds of plants we could find. Our school has a wonderful graden surrounding our portables so we found many different kinds of plants. We filled in a plant hunt checklist and found all the plants except for a cactus. At the end of the unit I had the kids draw their own flower and label the parts. I also had them draw the life cycle of a plant in their science journals As an extension activity, I had my kids write their own version of Jack and the Beanstalk. Instead of Jack, they got to be the main character. They came up with their own story of what would happen if they grew a giant beanstalk and climbed to the top. I was really impressed with how much my kids wrote. They really enjoyed coming up with their own ideas for a story. Lots of kids climbed up to find a castles and a giant like Jack did. One kid found a house made of candy while another found Santa Clause! :) A few of my kids even wrote about the life cycle of their beanstalk, starting with the planting of the beans. Hope you enjoyed our plant unit! Coming soon...Apples Unit and a fun mapping activity! :)
When I started transforming my kitchen with pretty much no money, I really had no idea if it would look any good or ever get done. I am pleased to say that the entire project had a better outcome than I ever hoped for. When I wrote about my super cheap Amazon backsplash, it was
Need a super hero costume stat? This 20-minute superhero cape pattern comes together fast and is perfect for kids and adults alike!
Pregnancy means you will gain some weight-it’s inevitable. While you cannot completely control or physically distribute where your weight will go or carry, you can minimize the weight you will gain and where. During my last pregnancy, I made the news headlines when I was able to carry on with my six pack almost until […]
how to caulk baseboards and windows trimlike a pro. Quick and easy steps so your project will look professional (and be less of a mess)! Plus a video tutorial of this DIY
We've done 7 military moves in 11 years. Click through to see why this was our worst move yet and what we learned from it!
I just finished up a cute little project and I need to share it! His name is Pubert. Betcha thought his name would be ‘Eli’, didn’t ya?Actually, I bet you thought an inanimate obj…
How to make LEGO sewing machines
Explore Your Crochet's free patterns blog and discover inspiring ideas to ignite your creativity. Read our post, 'Sleeping Baby Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern'.
how to make a cardboard house for a kid. diy cardboard playhouse. How to make a mini house from a box for boys or girls with a video tutorial for this
Try our easy DIY beauty treatment, relaxing Lavender Sugar Scrub. This beautifully scented body scrub not only has natural calming effects but Lavender is also wonderful for blood circulation, anti-aging and, muscle aches. Oh and don't forget that this is the perfect homemade body scrub for dry skin.
Moominpappa, Moominmamma, Moomintroll (Moomin) and Snork Maiden. I used a 2.5mm hook to make a walking cane for Moominpappa - I worked 4sc in a magic ring, then worked around the 4sc until it wa...
A Cricut machine can be used for SO much more than paper crafts! Check out these awesome 30 home decor projects you can make with a Cricut!
This Irish Moss Stitch Knitting Pattern is a popular vintage design. This 4-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern has a really great texture... it's nice and squishy, too. This knitting pattern is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls.
Following my Oddish pattern, then my Gloom pattern, I owed to design Vileplume !Its French name is "Rafflesia" referring to the flower Rafflesie, the world's biggest flower. Here is my Vileplume pattern so this cute and toxic family is complete !!*MATERIAL Yarn : blue, red, yellow, white, black Hook size : 3,5 mm Type of yarn : Charly de Phildar or Barisienne de Bergère de France or Red Heart Super Saver (any yarn that is meant for 4mm /5mm hook) Filling fiber A needle for sewing *TECH
DIY Nailhead Trim Bulletin Board Tutorial | Give a basic bulletin board an easy, inexpensive and stylish upgrade with just some fabric and nailhead trim!
do you have a bathtub that is so stained and covered in grime that you aren't sure you'll ever get it clean? Here is how to clean a dirty bathtub
Looking for fun STEM activities to do outside? Pendulum painting is perfect for kids of all ages. This pendulum STEAM activity is perfect for spring & summer.
How we approach lighting design in every space
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My boys love to bring treats for their classmates at Christmas, but their school discourages parents from sending in sugary treats. So... this year I came up with these adorable recycled crayons for my 5 year old to share with his friends. To make the crayons, I used a silicon mold (that I found at the dollar store), and I followed the tutorial that you can find here. Then, I put crayons and little notepads in clear cellophane bags, and I tied them up with cute personalized tags. I think my son's friends are going to love these recycled crayons, don't you? ♥ Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
Decorate your baby's nursery with this charming and easy DIY Pinwheel Mobile!
This is a guest project, written by Kaylee (yours truly), but done by an incredible and crafty friend. If you've been wanting an easy and affordable project to upgrade your deck, read on to learn how to spray paint spindles different colors. Why you should paint spindlesSupplies you needPlanning how to paint your spindlesPrep your
Learn how to make a button letter to add as a decor piece to your home.
How to build an affordable DIY half Dutch door for inside your home with a hollow core door.
