Marvel’s The Avengers Themed Crafts and Activities!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by frecklescrafts

Has your child been hit by The Marvel Avenger’s bug? It has been a hot topic of conversation around here and we haven’t even seen the movie yet!! Whether you have seen the movie or not, here are a few cool super hero craft ideas and activities to share with your kids. They might just call you Super Mom!

I love this easy craft over at the SNAP! blog. Make Thor’s hammer as an easy weekend project or a fun party activity!

Craft kits are easy on the parents and fun for the kids! Our Marvel Super Hero interchangeable bottle cap necklace kits allow your child to sport a different super hero everyday of the week!

Kids love to get crafty in the kitchen, and this Captain America cake from Me and My Insanity would be the perfect desert to accompany any super hero themed party!

You can’t go wrong with free Avengers coloring pages from Disney Family.com. Visit their site several different versions you can download and print!

Love this DIY super hero shield from Art School Dropout. You will never guess what she up cycled to make this craft!

Unleash your child’s inner super hero with this cute DIY cape tutorial from Georgia Leigh!

Happy Crafting!

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10 Tips For Encouraging Your Kids To Craft

Posted on May 15, 2012 by frecklescrafts

1. Don’t get frustrated if your child makes a mess. Easier said than done sometimes, however, when we get frustrated our kids don’t have fun, bottom line! Prepare for these moments ahead of time by covering your work surface, putting your kids in old clothes, and using washable paints and glues.

2. Use words of praise during crafting. ”Wow!”, “Thant’s Awesome”, “Way to Go!”, and “You’re So Talented” are all encouraging to your child and make them feel great about the work they are doing!

3. Get all of the materials for the craft organized ahead of time so your child does not lose interest while you are locating the glue gun or paint sets.

4.Display your child’s work of art when they are finished. Let them show off and feel proud of their work!

5. Don’t try to do the project for your kids. Crafting isn’t perfect, and while it might not be the way you would do it, their way needs to be good enough!

6. Get your child’s opinion on what they want to make, and give them some control over their creativity. Your child will be more interested in making a craft they have chosen about a subject they are interested in.

7. Create a project calendar to build excitement about the projects you will be making that month. Build your calendar around holidays and create projects for a certain season like Christmas or Halloween. Think beyond the holidays and build your calendar around themes such as animals, favorite books, science, etc!

8. Go outside to craft! Don’t be limited by crafting at the kitchen or dining room table. Set up a blanket under a shade tree and be inspired by nature! It also makes cleanup a breeze!

9. Make it a game! Gather up all of your left over craft supplies from previous projects or craft kits and have a craft challenge! Give awards for most creative, wackiest idea, and most supplies used in one project. The possibilities are endless!

10. Just have fun! If your child sees you are having fun they will have fun, and craft time will become an amazing bonding experience for you both.

How do you encourage your child to craft? Please feel free to share your tips in the comments section! We would love to hear from you!

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Hello Monday!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by frecklescrafts

Hi there! Remember me? I am the girl running this joint who you haven’t heard from much lately, ha! This month has been pretty rough around here. It started off with a bad case of food poisoning that landed me in the hospital for dehydration. Just when I thought I was tuning the corner from that I came down with a horrible chest cold that has knocked me down the last couple of days. As difficult as it has been I have tried to take the doctor’s advice and just rest. I had to give myself permission to just take care of myself and let go everything else (not easy for this girl!). Thank goodness for patient kids and my awesome husband who picked up the slack and really held down the fort (love you guys!). I am finally starting to feel better, thank goodness! Now I just need to dig myself out from the many emails I need to return and a to-do list as long as my arm, ha!

I hope all of you mom’s had an amazing Mother’s Day yesterday! I was able to get out for the first time in a week, and I was absolutely giddy! The day started off with breakfast in bed made by my two boys! A cup of coffee and a peanut butter and banana tortilla! Love that they came up with such a sweet breakfast especially since they can’t use the oven or the stove….or reach the microwave for that matter. Ha! The addition of homemade cards made it the perfect start to my day!

The rest of the day was spent walking around town, attending a farmers market, visiting our favorite ice cream shop, planting our vegetable garden and roasting s’mores over the fire pit! Awesome day!

What did you do this weekend?

I hope it was filled with family, friends, and lots of fun!

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