Craft Kits

Recently, I've been completely INSPIRED by what I've been seeing on pinterest.com! I've known about the site for a while now, but it wasn't until recently that I realized in order to use it to it's full potential...you need to sign up for your own account! (I had just browsed and thought to myself "wow, what a nifty site!") So, I signed up, and became instantly obsessed!! It has been such an amazing source of ideas, and creative inspiration! I'm quite ashamed to admit that I have not been making the most of this summer vacation when it comes to making memories with the kids. I've spent most of the summer working on the basement renovations, getting the nursery area ready, working on the garden, and just trying to keep up with the housework with my ever expanding belly! So, with a few weeks left, I'm determined to make the most of the remaining time with the kids!!

My biggest plan, however, won't be able to materialize until the weekend AFTER they start school...but still. It's a biggie, and the kids and I are REALLY stoked about it!!! (More on that later).

But, first up on the docket was taking a trip to the dollar store for some crafting goodies! Our current inventory is so crazy, unorganized, and very much LACKING!! So, I figured a fresh start was in order. So, with the kids in tow, I filled my shopping cart with:

2 Clear shoe boxes with lids (the ones I chose were decorated with green and pink circles)
2 Packages of foam sheets
2 Packages of pipe cleaners
2 Packages of construction paper
2 Packages of rainbow acrylic paints
1 Package of pom-poms (I divided the package into 2 small ziploc bags for each)
1 Package of 20 markers (I divided the package into 10 markers each)
1 Package of glitter glue (this one came with 2 of each color...perfect for dividing evenly)
1 Package of craft sticks (I divided the package between the two of them)
1 Package of googly eyes (I divided the package into 2 small ziploc bags for each)
1 Package of tape (this one came in a pack of 2, so I divided)
1 Package of glue sticks (this came in a pack of 3, so I divided)
1 Package of white glue (this came in pack of 2, so I divided)

Added up, each craft kit cost roughly $9, definitely a good investment if you ask me.

When we got home we divided everything evenly so that each kit was exactly like the other. And the first thing we did was use one of the foam sheets to create name labels for their container. Nothing too dramatic, just their name written in marker and then attached to the outside of the container.

When the kits were finished, there was some debate over what the first craft project would be. After some suggestions and compromise, we decided on a foam project. (It's still drying, so I'll take photos and talk more about it later.) After the foam project, the kids were eager to do another project. So I figured, since it was just about bedtime, it should be something quick and simple, and not require TOO much of their new craft kit resources. So, I told them each to pick out 2 pipe cleaners and quickly fashioned them into these...






They were in LOVE with these, and wore them for the rest of the night! When Elliot took his off he said "I'm gonna put my contacts in now!" and when Lucy took her's off she closed her eyes and said "OH NO!! I can't see anymore!!!"

Who knew 4 pipe cleaners could be so entertaining? :)

Here's to more crafts and fun times to come!

XOXO,
Marcia