Crafting Fun: 101 Things to Make and Do with Kids by Rae Grant
I just picked up this book with more classic crafting ideas for Chickpea and me after our pine cone fun. I like the fact that most projects in this book can be made from things that you'll find around the house or minimal items that can be purchased easily and don't need to be stored. They aren't overly complicated and don't need a whole lot of instruction or detail work that can often make kids feel frustrated or inadequate. I also like that is organized by season so we can welcome each one - or just save them for a rainy day. Some of the ideas are really basic and familiar but it's nice to have them all at your fingertips in one place.
Here are a few I'm eager to try:
- Paper mache
- Bean painting with glue
- Tin can lanterns
- Ice pictures
- Pomander
- Beeswax candles & cutouts
- Potato prints
- Paper hats
