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@artfulteaching.joyfullearning has done it again, y’all! kinley and i made like elves and got a christmas card assembly line rolling after catching a glimpse of alana’s triangle tree beauties in the december curriculum pack 😍😁 . the whole entire month of curriculum is PACKED with mindful, rainbowy, simple and perfect holiday projects but these babies have been our faves so far. crazy easy, super sparkly and so. dang. cute! . we’ve always sent photo cards before these babies happened — are YOU a christmas card maker or buyer? 🤔😁 . . p.s. wanna get notified when this dreamy curriculum goes back on sale? i’ll leave a link in my bio for you! 😘 . . . #craftsforkids #christmascrafts #december_play #christmascards #craftmas #craftmas2019 #holiday_simple_play #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #toddlerart #artbykids #handmadecard #usewhatyouhave #getcrafty #getcreativewith #earlychildhoodeducation #holidaycards #creativekids
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making a library list and checking it twice? don’t forget these babies! they are our official top twenty 2019 ULTIMATE FAVORITE HOLIDAY BOOKS!🎅🏼💕🎄🥳❄️📚✨🤓 . ▫️Pete the Cat’s 12 Days of Christmas ▫️The Polar Express ▫️Petunia’s Christmas (my ultimate favorite!) ▫️Franklin’s Christmas Gift ▫️Clifford’s Christmas ▫️Gingerbread Mouse ▫️The 12 Bugs of Christmas (this one’s got epic pop-ups 🤓👊🏼) ▫️The Little Reindeer ▫️Arthur’s Christmas ▫️The Night Before Christmas (this Gyo Fujikawa version was my momma’s when she was little and it’s 😍😍😍) ▫️Santa Mouse (he’s been eating our Christmas Eve cheese and leaving a gift in the tree since K was just a 👶🏻 love that guy! 🐭🧀) ▫️The Littlest Elf ▫️Olivia Helps with Christmas ▫️Cranberry Christmas ▫️The Sweet Smell of Christmas (my fave from childhood! gotta love a scratch n’ sniff right?!) ▫️Plum ▫️How the Grinch Stole Christmas ▫️The Jolly Christmas Postman (Kinley’s top pick...like every other year 😍😂) ▫️Little Santa (I never wanted to read this one cause I thought he looked a touch creepy in that onesie but it’s SOOO cute! 🤷🏻♀️😂) ▫️This is Christmas (can you even with those chipmunks?! *swoon*) AND BONUS: ▫️The Christmas Wish trilogy 🤩🤩 magical. all three are just plain old ❄️✨MAGICAL!✨❄️ . what’s YOUR ultimate favorite Christmas book?! today is library day and i’m looking for allllllll the suggestions 🤓🤓 . . . #readabookday #raisingreaders #christmasbooksforkids #bookworm #booklover #christmasbooks #yeskidsbookstagram #readtoyourkids #readingisfundamental #kidsbookswelove #seasonsreadings #raisingkinley #booksforkids
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kinley is big on making presents — especially stuffed ones! 🤓🎄💕🧵 . this little christmas tree buddy was a present for shelly @creatingcreatives little ladybug last christmas and it was easy peasy to make! . we used: ▫️a rainbow of felt sheets ▫️one sparkly pom-pom ▫️bright green polar fleece ▫️embroidery thread ▫️stuffing . you basically just fold your fabric over and cut out a triangle (so you have a front and a back piece that match) sew it up around the edges, stuff it and hot glue on the ornaments (don’t forget the back!) and face. . super easy and guaranteed to make anybody smile! what’s your fave handmade thing to give? we are always looking for new ideas 😍😁 . . . #sewasoftie #sewallthethings #handmadegift #kidmade #makestuff #sewingproject #easysewing #sewingforkids #homeschoolmom #raisingkinley #stuffedanimals #christmastree🎄 #kidscrafts #kidscrafts101 #holiday_simple_play #getcreativewith
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SQUISHY PAINT ORNAMENTS! 😁😁 . it really doesn’t get much easier than this one but WARNING: it does get MESSSSSY! . you’ll need: ▫️paint (we used acrylic, but any will do!) ▫️circles cut out of paper + folded in half ▫️foil ▫️cardboard scraps cut into rectangles ▫️pipe cleaners . i put a little collage pic of kinley working on these babies on the slide so you could see what to do — squirt paint on circle, fold back over on the crease, squish and open. then repeat. over and over and over! 😁 . to make the little ornament top i just covered my little cardboard rectangles with foil and attached a sparkly pipe cleaner and hot glued the whole thing to the squishy ornament art with hot glue. . they look really pretty hanging on string as a big bunting — i’ll put ours back in my stories today so you can see what i mean in case you missed it yesterday 😁👊🏼 . . #raisingkinley #artbykids #getcreativewith #craftsforkids #holidaycrafts #preschoolteacher #preschoolactivities #iteachfirst #homeschooliscool #processart #creativekids #christmasornaments #sensoryplay #oursensoryholiday
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happy saturday! how ‘bout a super cute holiday book + a super easy art project to go with it?🎅🏼❄️💕 . ho ho homework is a brand new fave at our house all about a kind, gentle, twinkly-eyed substitute teacher who may or may not be the holly jolly present delivering guy we all know and love 😉😉 . in the book mr. clausen teaches the class how to make paper snowflakes and i thought our special tie-dye flakes would be the perfect way to go #beyondthebook 😁👊🏼❄️💕 . wanna make some? you’ll need: ▫️coffee filters ▫️washable markers ▫️water in a spray bottle ▫️scissors . it’s really easy. just: ▫️color a coffee filter with washable markers ▫️spray with water so all the colors bleed together (not too much though or the colors will wash away!) and let them dry ▫️fold them in half and in half again and in half one more time til you’ve got a nice little ice cream cone shape ▫️cut shapes and chunks out of all the sides ▫️open it up and VOILA!! . . #seasonsreadings #bookishlove #bookishplay #holiday_simple_play #bookswelove #artteachersofinstagram #processart #november_play #kidart #artbykids #artforkids #getcreativewith
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@artcampla’s stained glass angels are basically a christmas craft dream come true, y’all. super easy and straight GORGEOUS!! 👼🏼💕 . print it. cut it. tissue paper it. S W O O N 😍😍 . we made big ones a couple of days ago and turned them into a gorgeous garland & i just finished this set of four little baby ones and turned them into little luminaries with battery operated candles as arielle suggested in her beautiful blog post. aren’t they pretty? 😍😍 . i’ll leave the link to the template in my stories for ya if you wanna make some too! i’m off to unpack all the christmas totes and sing christmas songs at the top of my lungs 🎅🏼✨ happy almost december, ho-ho-homies! . . #artcampla #craftmas2019 #craftmas #craftmom #christmascrafts #holiday_simple_play #artforkids #holidaydecor #stainedglassart #raisingkinley
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our @juliecurtin14 #craftmas ornaments girlies are all done! . as soon as she posted them last week i knew k would wanna make some and then julie sent over a photo of a new version she made with a little crown on and i thought YES!! PRINCESSES!! 😍😍😍 . head over to her feed for the making instructions and the wayyyy too cute pictures and to hit follow if you haven’t already because you are gonna LOVE that crafty lady! . the only things we did differently for our own ornament ladies were: ▫️wooden beads for heads instead of clay ones ▫️yarn hair ▫️a baker’s twine waistband . annnnnd now we are off to frozen 2!! have you seen it yet?! did you love it?! we can’t wait to have a new song to sing...or five 🤓😁 . . . #handmadeornaments #christmastradition #craftmas2019 #usewhatyouhave #holiday_simple_play #creativekids #craftymom #craftygirl #christmasornaments #kidart #raisingkinley
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GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! congratulations to our winner, @millennialmother!!🥳🤓📖💕 it’s been awhile since we last did a giveaway and this is a good one y’all! . andrea, the super rad momma behind @raisingdragons4, wrote a book and it’s packed with 100 boredom busting crazy fun STEAM activities for everybody from toddlers to big kiddos! bright happy gorgeous pictures, step-by-step instructions and even (my fave part cause i struggle HARD with explaining science stuff 🤪🤓) a HOW + WHY for every single activity!! 🥳🥳 . i’ll pop a flip-through in my stories for ya in case you want a better peek inside! . so whaddya say? wanna win a copy of this baby for your bookshelf? 😁😁 all you have to do is: ▫️be following @raisingdragons4 + @raising.kinley ▫️because it’s almost turkey day, tell me in the comments something you are thankful for 🦃💕 ▫️extra entry for every buddy you tag that might wanna win too! . giveaway is open to USA + CANADA ONLY & ends wednesday 11/27. winner will be chosen at random. this contest is in no way affiliated with Instagram. GOOD LUCK, BUDDIES!! 🤞🏼✂️📦🌈💕📖 . . . #everydayplayhacks #scienceiscool #toddleractivities #teachingtools #steameducation #homeschoollife #homeschoolmom #iteachfirst #funwithfamily #boredombusters #kidsactivities #books📚 #newbookstagram
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kinley + i were decorating the tree last night and thanking our lucky yarn-wrapped stars for @ohcreativeday and her fabulous amazing holiday ebook! . pretty much every activity in that thang has become a tradition around here from the tp roll reindeer i shared the other day to these pretty little stars! we had so much fun with the little ornament ones we actually made a huge tree topper one last year 🤩😁 it’s ALL super fun and easy and only uses things you’ve already got laying around — SO good!! . shannon is running a deal on her book baby over on ohcreativeday.com right now that makes it less than $5 US and i can guaran-dang-tee ya you’ll LOVE it 👊🏼💕 merry christmas ya crafty animals! 🤓😂 . . . #recycledart #upcycledart #cardboardart #artbykids #cardboardcreations #usewhatyouhave #november_play #christmassy #yarnlover
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have you ever wanted to try paper marbling but you didn’t think you had the right stuff to make it happen? ME TOO!! but you probably actually do!! 🥳🥳 . we found an amazing tutorial on @theartfulparent and all you need is: ▫️acrylic paint ▫️liquid starch . yes for real! that’s it! and it works amazingly well. like so we we absolutely couldn’t stop (just check out that fat stack on the slide 🤓😂) . just head over to artfulparent.com and search “paper marbling with acrylic” for all the details! she suggests making your finished marbled masterpieces into gift tags — how gorgeous would they be on all your christmas gifts?! 😍👊🏼 . . . #artfulparent #processart #everydayplayhacks #marbledpaper #steameducation #homeschoolart #artbykids #artteacherlife #getcreativewith
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sharing another of our @artbarblog holiday favorites for #craftmas FELT + STRING + YARN DAY! . all you need is a bead and stringable goodies buffet and a piece of craft wire for each one. just string and swirl and voila instant heart eyes! 😍✨ . i think my favorite guru might have shared these babies on her @100daysofartbar account last year if i remember correctly 🤔🤩 (drop everything + head over there and check it out if you don’t already know about that awesomeness! it’s like a smorgasbord of simple amazing kiddo art ideas and it’s always my first stop when we are bored or in the mood to get our weekend art on 😁👊🏼) . wanna see what my holly jolly homies cooked up for you today, the very last day of #craftmas2019?! make like a reindeer and fly over to: ▫️ @juliecurtin14 for the world’s sweetest little fairy ornaments ▫️ @redtedart for an easy-to-sew and crazy adorable baby penguin ornament ▫️ @creatingcreatives for a rudolph sleep mask that will def give you heart eyes AND sweet dreams . . . #toddleractivities #artforkids #beadlove #kidsactivities #artteachersfollowartteachers #artbykids #handmadeornaments #holiday_simple_play #november_play #christmas2019 #christmasornaments
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looking for some extra handmade ornament ideas? you HAVE to check out @creatingcreatives ebook! it’s totally free and totally PACKED with amazing ideas — that’s where we found these mini masterpiece ornaments, which just happen to be one of my all-time faves we’ve ever made 🤩😁 . we’ve got shelly’s washi tape + cinnamon sticks and her beaded tassels on our list for art today and we highly recommend the little tp roll cottages — they’re ALL adorable and made with things you’ve already got on hand. you’ll love it, i promise! . today is #craftmas DOUGH DAY and you’ve gotta swing by and check out what day four’s elves whipped up for ya: ▫️ @brainy_beginnings_network’s sweet+ simple little holiday village ▫️ @minimakersstudio’s gorgeous nature treasure holiday wall hanging ▫️ @make_it_your_own_’s way way waaaaaay too cute little snow angel kiddos . and stay tuned because tomorrow is the big cozy #craftmas2019 finale! think STRING + YARN + FELT 🥰 . . . #handmadeornaments #kidmade #processart #alittlesparkle #christmasornaments #homeschoolmom #november_play #holiday_simple_play #craftsforkids #creatingcreatives #creativekids
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an EGG CARTON OLAF necklace!! ⛄️💕😁❄️ . have you already bought your #frozen2 tickets?! we sure have! kinley has been @disneyfrozen obsessed since her two year old self laid eyes (and ears) on it for the very first time and we have been crossing fingers + counting down the days for the sequel since it was even announced as a possibility 🤩🤩 and you better believe we will be wearing these fangirl necklaces to the show! . wanna make one of your own? the how-to is all on my last post, the only differences between the plain regular snowmen and the CELEBRITY snowman are: ▫️a carrot-shaped felt nose instead of a circle ▫️a cardstock + permanent marker mouth ▫️stick hair ▫️permanent marker eyebrows . so, tell me...are you as excited as we are?! 😁😁😁😁😁 . . #raisingkinley #frozenparty #frozenfever #olaffrozen #eggcarton #craftygirls #⛄️ #holiday_simple_play #doyouwanttobuildasnowman #doyouwannabuildasnowman #frozenmovie #craftmas #craftmas2019 #november_play
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it’s CARDBOARD + CARD STOCK + CARTON #craftmas DAY and @littlebuttondiaries, @hidden_egg and i are up! i know you’re probably in a rush to see what those gals came up with but before you go, check out our EGG CARTON SNOWBUDDIES ⛄️💕 . they are SUPER easy to make, you’ll just need to gather everything on the second slide first 😁👊🏼 & here’s the how-to: 1️⃣ cut your egg carton into 6 little snowman bodies by snipping as shown in picture 3. 2️⃣ trim the little between-the-cups nubs and edges off so they are nice and smooth and rounded — no need to stress about this step. snowbody’s perfect. 😉🤓 3️⃣ paint them white + let them dry. 4️⃣ cut a circle nose + scarf out of felt and use a hole punch to make 5 circles out of black cardstock for the eyes and buttons. 5️⃣ use hot glue to attach all of the parts and pieces plus a loop of string for the hanger. . (if you are doing this with a lot of littles, i world highly recommend doing steps 1 - 4 before they show up and just have them do the fun decorating part 👍🏼 you can totally stick most of the stuff on with white glue if you don’t trust your little elves with the hot glue, i’m just impatient 🤪) . wanna amp up the special a little? ▫️add pom-pom and pipe cleaner earmuffs + rhinestone or bead buttons and noses! ▫️turn those ornaments into necklaces by attaching a long string instead of the short hanger one! —-OR— check out my next post to see how to turn your plain regular snowman into... . . . #craftmas2019 #raisingkinley #recycledart #recycledcrafts #usewhatyouhave #holiday_simple_play #craftsforkids #christmas🎄 #holidaycrafts #handmadeornaments #christmasornaments #everydayplayhacks #recycleandplay #kidscrafts101
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🎶 on the second day of #craftmas my homies give to you...THREE STICK AND CONE CRAFTS! 🎶 (did you sing that? 🤓😂) . you’ve gotta check these babies out! click on over to: ▫️ @theartgardenblog ▫️ @hatchartstudio ▫️ @barleyandbirch . when i think stick craft, i think of these little cuties we made straight out of @ohcreativeday’s totally amazebaubles holiday ebook! 😍😍 we make a couple more reindeer each year and our elf, twinkletoes, usually finds some way to have fun with them while she’s here 😉 can’t go wrong with washi, rhinestones and toilet paper tubes! at least i don’t think you can...🤔😂 . merry craftmas! stay tuned and get eggcited 😉😉, cause tomorrow is my day to share! 🤓💕 . . #craftsforkids #holiday_simple_play #christmascrafts #craftmas2019 #recycledart #recycleandplay #craftsforkids #kidscrafts101 #kidscrafts #reindeers #christmasdecoration
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happy #craftmas y’all!! it’s TISSUE PAPER + CEREAL BOX DAY so gather your 10 supplies (head to the craftmas story highlight if you need that list again 😁👊🏼) and go get your first dose of 2019 holiday inspo from: ▫️ @ohcreativeday | a STEAMy process art dream of an advent calendar 🎄✨ ▫️ @heart_artlife | a gorgeous, glowing, SUPER easy magical garland idea 🌟💕 ▫️ @artcampla | the world’s most sophisticated and perfectly simple stained glass cereal box angels 🤩👼🏼 . annnnnnnd this little baby is a craftmas bonus from yours truly 🤓😂 i woke up thinking about kinley’s tissue paper creation christmas present that she made for her pawpaw a couple of years ago and thought you might know someone who would cry tears of joy over one too 😭💕🤓😁 . all you have to do is: ▫️paint a canvas with mod podge ▫️stick on squares of tissue paper ▫️paint another coat of mod podge over the top of the tissue paper ▫️have your kiddo make a sharpie doodle on cardstock and cut it out ▫️stick it on top of the tissue paper + mod podge and paint ANOTHER layer of mod podge on top to seal it all in there and DONE! . stay tuned cause three MORE crazy easy and super fun projects are coming atcha tomorrow!! . . . #craftmas2019 #raisingkinley #momlife #craftygirls #usewhatyouhave #kidscrafts #makestuff #presentideas #kidart #homeschoolfun #creativekids
