Craft Day Fishy Tales!

Last week my kids and I decided to have a craft day. We made cute fish and wrote stories about them. The kids are so proud of them. I thought that I would show you all just how cute they turned out.


My daughter's fish is Tiger Fish. (She picked out what to make herself.)


Here is the story she came up with. I tried to write it word for word. It's so cute. Don't you just love three years olds and how they think.

Go Tiger Fish!

There was a princess named Dora. A dragon carried her away. The tiger fish roared. And roared again. And the tiger fish scared away the dragon. And the tiger fish roared and roared and roared. The tiger fish jumped and jumped away. The tiger fish went to Dora and said, " Dora the Explorer, I love Dora." Then he laughed at Dora. And roared. Dora kissed the tiger fish on the nose. And kissed him again. He turned into a prince and kissed. Then lots of stuff happened. They lived happily ever after.

My son's fish is so what a seven year old boy would make. Can you guess what he has been playing with his friends lately? It's a G.I. Joe fish.




Here's the story that he came up with about his fish. It makes me want to say Yo Joe!

Fish G.I. Joe

Duke had a fish named Camo. When Duke first bought Camo his name was Blue Fishy. Duke put a camouflage coat on Camo. He bought Camo and named him Camo. He went home and put him in a fish tank. They lived happily ever after. Then End.

We had a blast making these.
What kind of crafts are you doing with your kids this summer?

A Craft Day with the Kids

Today I am having a craft day with my kids. They have been begging me to get out the craft stuff and some glue and make a mess. We are going to decorate fish and write stories about them. (I'll post how they turn out later.)

Here are a few places you can go to get some craft ideas for your kids:

Skip to my Lou is having a Craft Camp: 30 days, 30 bloggers, 30 crafts!

-Make your own Gak with Make it & Love it

-Cute and fun Summer To-Do List with Eighteen25

-Fun on a Dime has an M&M Straw game

-Make Wacky Sacks with Somewhat Simple
Thanks MomsByhearts!

Father's Day Craft Ideas For Kids

Looking for some fun crafts to do with your kids for Father’s Day? Well here is a great source to get ideas! They have 10 crafts put together by top craft bloggers.

The End Of The Year Teacher's Presents

We absolutely love our son's teacher.

That is why I have been trying to come up with some ideas for a gift to give her at the end of the year.
I think that homemade gifts are the most sincere.

Here's what we did last year.


"Thanks for Helping Me Grow" Flower Pot

Materials to gather:

1 terra cotta flower pot
various colors of paint
paint brushes
glue
scissors
card stock or construction paper
small picture of child
popcicle stick or wooden skewer
potting soil
flower
Ribbon (optional)


Step 1: Paint Flower Pot



We used acrylic paint that I have been collecting for years from clearance bins.
For a palette we used the lid to an old sour cream container.
And newspaper (we all have lots of that right) under for easy cleanup.



A tip to make sure the kids clothes stay clean is to use a large old t-shirt (we used one of my husbands) and secure the back with a rubber band so it fits more snugly. (if you don't have a rubber band a chip clip or clothes pin also work well).

Step 2: Let It Dry Completely




I find this to be a good time give the kids a good scrub and a snack.


Step 3 : Fill Pot With Dirt and Plant Flower



Do this outside. Really, lets just say I have seen first hand what happens when you don't.


Step 4: Cut Out and Glue

Take the card stock and draw a simple flower shape. Have kids cut it out.

Take picture of child and glue it so it becomes the center of the flower.

Write (or have the kids write) Thanks For Helping Me Grow around the picture.

Take popcicle stick or skewr and tape flower to the top.

Stick paper flower in pot.

Put ribbon on for decoration (if desired). I got mine in a package of ten or so at a thrift store. I think the whole package cost about .50.

Step 5: Give It To Your Favorite Teacher

My son's teacher loved getting it. And my son was proud of himself for making it.

Any suggestions for what to do for his teacher this year?