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Rubble & Crew:Construction Crew To The Rescue DVD Giveaway & Craft

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, May 14, 2024

My Paw Patrol DVD giveaway was such a hit in March, I happily agreed to host today’s giveaway for the cute Paw Patrol spin off Rubble & Crew Construction Crew To The Rescue DVD. There’s even an adorable Box Car craft for you to download instructions and make with your kiddos.


Fun Times Ahead with Rubble & Crew:



Rubble & Crew:Construction Crew To The Rescue DVD Giveaway & Craft
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Easy kids birthday party craft using upcycled packing paper

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, October 02, 2014

From time to time my husband receives supplies for his cabinet business wrapped in long sheets of white packing paper.  He knows better than to recycle this paper (or any packing paper really) before asking me if I want it for craft and D.I.Y. projects.

This thrifty do it your self-er usually says yes!  Sometimes I get brown paper, sometimes I get tissue paper, but my favorite of all is the perfectly white pieces of packing paper.  I roll them up and squirrel them away for special occasions.

Inspiration struck when we were planning my tweens birthday party. Anybody who has ever hosted a birthday party/sleepover knows these wonderful tweens can power through activities almost as quickly as they can hoover a bag of Doritos. Almost. 

So a Mom’s got to be on her A game or she will hear the dreaded “I’m bored” or “what else can we do?” words. Not good when one is celebrating a birthday. So my daughter and I jammed packed their schedule, but my ace in the hole was letting them write on the table!


easy birthday party craft for tweens #upcycled paper
Doesn’t this paper just beg to be drawn and written on? Even our cat couldn’t resist it.


 Craft Set Up:


Setting this craft up was easy-peasy.  First, we placed a festive plastic table cloth on our dining room table. Then rolled out the white packing paper and taped it down on the ends and sides. Don’t worry if your upcycled paper has a hole or two in it, just tape over it. Next, set out your writing supplies. We had a bucket full of markers and a pencil case full of colored pencils and pens. There may have been a few crayons in the mix as well.


bucket of markers for craft time


You are good to go! Once all the guests arrive, let the birthday child announce that they can write on the table and be ready with your camera for their reactions! The girls attending my daughter’s party practically knocked each other over to get to the table to start. 

Out of respect for privacy, I won’t share their happy faces here, but I will show you the end product.


happy craft table


As you can see, these girls LOVED this craft. They came back to it again and again. They wrote and laughed and talked their way through dinner and dessert here. They came back after playing flashlight tag and they sat here again doodling while eating their breakfast and waiting to be picked up. 

The best part for me was seeing their faces. Once the party guests had gone home, my daughter and I saved a portion of the paper with special birthday messages on it. 


Finding free packing paper ideas:

If you haven’t started recycling the packing supplies that come in with your products, now is a great time to start with the holidays rapidly approaching. You can also ask your family members to save longer sheets of packing paper for you.  You could even ask a local business if they receive boxes with packing paper. I’m sure they would be happy to give you some as most businesses just recycle it.  

However you come by your paper, I hope you and your kids will get a chance to write on the table soon! 


Please share in comments: Do you set up craft/activity stations at your kids birthday parties? If yes, what kinds?
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Cute & Easy Birdhouses #craft

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Inspired by all the cute birdhouses I saw recently on Plaid Craft, I thought this would be a perfect rainy day craft for my girls, and they happily agreed. So, off to Walmart we went. 
You can pick up the supplies at any craft store, major retailer, or purchase online. Before you go shopping, double check your crafts supplies for foam brushes, stamps, stencils, etc. You may only need to buy the birdhouses!

Supplies Needed:

Small Birdhouses (we bought two)
1 Set of foam brushes
Assorted Apple Barrel paints (we bought six)
1 set of Stencils 



#craft supplies



Another great thing about this craft is it is budget friendly.  I spent $11.32, and we will be able to re-use all the supplies except the birdhouses.


Directions:

Make sure all the glue from the labels/price stickers are off.
Pull or buff off any rough spots on wood. (Use a fingernail file if necessary.)
Now, your birdhouses are ready to paint. 



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Allow base coat to dry. (About 4 mins.)

Add additional colors as desired, using stencils, stamps, or free style; anything goes.


painted birdhouse
Freestyle Painted Birdhouse


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Stenciled painted Birdhouse


As you can see, my daughters used different styles and painting techniques on their birdhouses. Both of them are very happy with their finished project, which makes crafting so rewarding.


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Pretty Birdhouses


This craft really is cute, easy and budget friendly. Please let me know if you try it with your kids.

Share in comments: Have you tried a painting craft lately?

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Learn a new craft from home with #Craftsy

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, May 20, 2013
This post contains affiliate links. I may receive monetary compensation should you click through the links and purchase an online class or join their referral program. Thank you in advance for your support. 



Have you ever wished there was an easy way to learn a new crafting skill? Every time I go into my local craft supply store I see the sign-up sheets for at least one or two classes I'd love to take but the timing never seems to work out. Now, thanks to my new sponsor Craftsy, I can take a class anytime I want to!



Craftsy online classes
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About Craftsy:

 Craftsy is the leading online social crafting platform. We offer full-length, professionally-produced HD video courses in quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, food, jewelry, paper craft, and more. Custom interactive features allow students to connect directly with each other and with award-winning instructors.

 You are see the whole list of classes available by going HERE.  There is a how to on Jam & Marmalade that I have my eye on. And I also want to take a refresher class on sewing, because honestly, my 7th grade home economics class skills leave a little to be desired!

 Speaking of sewing, Craftsy offers several free classes like this Free Online Quilting Class! Just do a quick search and I'm sure you will find a free or very affordable class in your area of interest because there are
several classes on sale right now. So go ahead and indulge your desire to learn something new, or perhaps join me on brushing up on a skill that's a little rusty!


Another great feature of Craftsy is the Gift any class feature. 


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"Want to give someone a Craftsy class, but not sure which one to pick? With our "Gift Any Class" cards, you can buy a loved one any Craftsy class of their choosing for $30! Just fill out the form with their contact information and we'll send them a link to choose whichever Craftsy class they've got their eye on, for free. It has never been easier to give the gift of crafting fun!" 
I think Craftsy has come up with a wonderful solution for us time crunched crafters! I hope you'll visit them soon. Not only do they offer classes and a vibrant community, Craftsy also offers you a way to earn a little money with their referral program. Join Crafty's affiliate program today by clicking HERE.
Are you a crafter? What project are you currently working on? 


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