Let's Unleash the crafty in all of us

Did anyone guess the hint from last week? The word was "crafty" because this week is going to be all about unleashing your crafty side with some super simple projects. If you're scared, don't be! Everything I've picked are both kid-proof and adult-proof. Happy crafting!

Stained Window Art

What you will need:
 🌈Decent sized window
 🌈Tape
 🌈Paint

Step #1: Place tape on window in whatever pattern you'd like

Step #2: Paint window (make sure it's the correct type so your window doesn't get damaged)

Step #3: Allow paint to dry

Step #4: Remove tape and enjoy a colorful view!

​​Fairy Garden

What you will need:
 🌈Container of choice
 🌈Potting soil
 🌈Small plants
 🌈Decorative pieces (Homemade or store bought

Step #1: Find your fairy garden location (They can be woven baskets, large bowls, planting pots, birdbaths, drawers, etc)

Step #2: Buy potting soil and plants that will grow just under a foot at full growth (Marigolds, ivy, violets, dwarf zinnias, and moss make good choices. Thyme and rosemary are also good to add for a sweet smelling aroma)

Step #3: Line your container with heavy duty plastic

Step #4: Pour in soil up to an inch from the top

Step #5: Set up landscape with plants and use other materials to add some character (Example: Lay a colorful pot on its side and cover it part way in dirt to serve as a fairy home)

Step #6: Decorate! Place dollhouse furniture in the garden, popsicles for a fairy fence, small stones for a path, and any other creative pieces

Step #7: Keep a watchful eye out for new fairy visitors!
Gel Air Freshener 

What you will need:
 🌈4oz mason jars (this recipe fills two)
 🌈 Frog lids for jars
 🌈Mixing bowl
 🌈Spoon
 🌈Two packets of gelatin powder
 🌈​Measuring cup (1/2 cup and teaspoon)
 🌈Food coloring (optional)
 🌈Fragrance oil or essential oil of choice

Step #1: in the mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of hot water and the two gelatin packets

Step #2: Start stirring immediately until powder is dissolved

Step #3: Add food coloring until the color you want appears (It can be left clear as well)

Step #4: Pour 1/2 cup of VERY COLD water into the bowl

Step #5: Mix the cold and hot water until completely combined

Step #6: Add 1-2 teaspoons of desired scent

Step #7: Pour liquid evenly into both jars

Step #8: Remove the flat canning lid that comes with the jar and replace it with the frog lid (Make sure the frog lid is tightly secured in place)

Step #9: Let the jar sit in a cool place to set fo about 1-2 hours

Step #10: Start enjoying your homemade air fresheners 

Non-Sticky Slime

What you will need:
 🌈1/2 cup of Elmers GLUE-ALL Glue 
 🌈1 1/2 cup of Shaving Cream
 🌈1 1/2 tbsp of Contact Saline w/ Boric Acid (You may need to add more depending on the consistency of your slime)
 🌈Medium Sized Bowl
 🌈Stirring Tool (Spoons or a plastic spatula would work well)
 🌈Food coloring

Step #1: Measure out Elmers Glue and pour into your bowl

Step #2: Add in 2-3 drops of food coloring (You can use more if you want a darker color)

Step #3: Mix until the food coloring is completely combined with the glue (No more white can be seen)

Step #4: Measure out shaving cream (This doesn't need to be precise, just as close as you can get it)

Step #5: Mix in shaving cream with your glue (it will start taking on a fluffy appearance)

Step #6: Add in contact solution a little at a time; Use more or less as needed (It's important to use solution containing boric acid as this helps the slime to not be sticky)

Step #7: Continue to stir until it doesn't stick to the bowl (The slime should start to clump together and form a ball)

Step #8: Knead the slime by hand (It will be a little sticky at first but the kneading should help make it less sticky. If not, add more contact solution)

Step #9: Once the slime is no longer sticky, you can start playing!
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Map Coasters

What you will need:
 🌈Blank coasters (Can be found at any craft store)
 🌈Old road maps (Or any other material you like)
 🌈Modge podge
 🌈Foam Brush
 🌈Scissors 

Step #1: Trace map coaster and cut out tracing

​Step #2: Cover the top of coaster with modge podge using a foam brush to spread it evenly

Step #3: Smooth your map tracing out evenly on the coaster then apply another thin layer of modge podge on top of the map

Step #4: Let dry before using

​Pipe Cleaner Animals (Pinterest has a lot of these but I'm just showing one)

What you'll need:
 🌈Pipe cleaners
 🌈Goggly eyes
 🌈Small black beads
 🌈Hot glue

Turtle

Step #1: Coil brown pipe cleaner into a circle and bend the pipe cleaners so that the center of the circle is raised

Step #2: Make the legs head and tail with green pipe cleaners

Step #3: Glue the eyes to the head

Step #4: Glue the head to the bottom of the shell

Step #5: Glue on legs and tail

Step #6: Make a second coiled circle out of brown pipe cleaner and glue it to the under side of the turtle

Step #7: Start your zoo of pipe cleaner animals with your new turtle!

Rock Art

 What you'll need:
 🌈Rocks
 🌈Paintbrushes
 🌈Paint
 🌈Paint markers

Step #1: Pick out a rock

Step #2: Paint however you wish

Step #3: Let rock dry (30 min-1 hr or longer if needed)

Step #4: Decorate different areas with your fun rocks!

Paper Plate Snails

What you'll need:
 🌈Scrap paper in different colors
 🌈Scissors
 🌈Small paper plates
 🌈Pencil
 🌈Glue
 🌈Cardstock or construction paper
 🌈Goggly eyes
 🌈Black marker

Step #1: Pick out the scrap paper you want to use

​Step #2: Cut the paper into square pieces or have kids tear them

​Step #3: Glue the pieces of paper starting at the edge into a spiral pattern and leave a little space at the start where the snail's head will go

Step #4: Cut out a snail head out of construction paper 

Step #5: Glue goggly eyes to the snail's tentacles and make a smiley face with the black marker

Step #6: Glue the snail's head to the back of the paper plate

​Step #7: Have fun with your homade friend!

Mason Jar Fairy Light

What you'll need:
 🌈Mason Jar
 🌈Needle nose pliers and wire cutters (wear eye protection when cutting)
 🌈Dry cleaner's wire hangers
 🌈Tea candles (real or LED) or LED fairy lights 

Step #1: Measure out a piece of your hanger that is 12 in long and cut it

Step #2: Make a loop in the middle of your wire (using your needle nose pliers) then wrap the entire wire around the jar's neck until the two ends meet (they can overlap a little too)

Step #3: Twist the ends together into another loop and cut off an excess wire

Step #4: Take another wire hanger and cut it in half 

Step #5: Take the straight (bottom) piece and bend it in the middle using the neck of the jar as your guide

Step #6: Using your needle nose pliers, create a hooked shape at the ends of the wire so it can go through the loops on your jar

Step #7: Close off the hooks so it doesn't slip out and place your candles inside

Step #8: Place your jars around to make your next gathering whimsical and fun!

Galaxy Jar

What you'll need:
 🌈16oz glass or plastic jar with lid
 🌈Distilled water
 🌈Cotton balls
 🌈Turquoise liquid water color
 🌈White liquid water color
 🌈Magenta liquid water color
 🌈Violet liquid water color
 🌈Silver glitter 

Step #1: Press a handful of cotton balls on the bottom of the jar

Step #2: Sprinkle 1 tsp of sliver glitter over the cotton balls

Step #3: Pour diluted turquoise liquid water color over the cotton balls until absorbed

Step #4: Continue layering the cotton balls, glitter, and diluted liquid water until you reach the top of the jar (make sure the cotton balls are packed in tightly so the color doesn't get mixed together and it maintains its swirly, galaxy appearance)

Step #5: Enjoy your galaxy in a jar for weeks to come!


Unicorn Dream Catcher

What you'll need:
 🌈6" embroidery hoops
 🌈Various types of yarn and ribbon
 🌈Hot glue
 🌈Felt (Colors of your choice)
 🌈Decorative craft flowers
 🌈Scissors
 🌈Glitter paper

Step #1: Wrap yarn around your embroidery hoop and secure it with a small amount of hot glue

Step #2: Tie yarn around on end of the hoop then tie around the hoop (crisscross tightly) and tie off the yarn when your done

Step #3: Using two different colors of felt, cut out outer ears (make sure the inner ear felt is stiffer so it sticks up) and inner ears then glue them together

Step #4: Create a horn using your glitter paper

Step #5: Cut various ribbon and yarn for the hanging pieces to the lengths that you want (remember when you're cutting that the ribbon and yarn will be folded over to make a loop)

Step #6: Decide how you want your flower pattern to go

Step #7: Assemble your dreamcatcher! Hot glue the ears, horn, and flowers to the hoop

Step #8: Loop your previously cut hangings through the hoop (This video will help with this step and any other steps if you get lost/confused)

Aquarium in a Jar

What you'll need:
🌈Mason jar (any type of jar would work)
🌈Sea life miniature figures
🌈Assorted plastic aquarium plants (trim if needed)
🌈Aquarium gravel (any color)
🌈Glitter (optional)
🌈Water (distilled or filtered water is less cloudy)
🌈Blue food coloring 
🌈Large Glass

Step #1: Place any plant in your jar then add about an inch of gravel and (if you chose to) 1/2 tsp of glitter

Step #2: Using your large glass, fill it with water then add one drop of blue food coloring (Don't make it too dark)

Step #3: Once completely mixed, pour the water in the jar but not all the way to the top yet

Step #4: Place sea creatures of your choice in the jar then you can finish filling it

Step #5: Secure the lid in place and enjoy an aquarium that needs no cleaning!

That's all for this week! Make sure to post pictures of anything you do at home. Not only would I love to see it but everyone could use some inspiration to keep the kids (and themselves) entertained while we wait for everything to re-open. With that, here's your clue for next week:
It's something some of us might not be getting enough of. It's five letters. Any guesses?? Leave your ideas in the comments!
Have a great weekend and stay healthy!!
-Caroline:)

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