Check out the kids and I’s latest craft.
No two of the snowflakes are alike. My kids love anything to do with paint and glitter so this was the perfect craft for them. Plus, I love how simple and rustic it turned out.
The inspiration for this project came from a table runner I found Target on clearance last year. The runner has stitched snowflakes (I will show pictures when I reveal my holiday tablescape). Instead of ornaments, I thought a garland would be more unique and actually more useful as I keep trying to find the perfect decor for our entry way and dining room.
Last week, at Michael’s getting supplies for another project, I grabbed some popsicle sticks for around $3.00 and then I saw a bag of pre-cut snow flakes for around $2.00. The total cost for this project was about $5 and we still have plenty of supplies to string enough snowflake garland around the entire house (which I may do as it kept the kids busy, and turned out so cute).
First, I covered the craft table with some paper and then covered the children with some of Brian’s old shirts. Next, I laid out some paper plates with brushes for each kid to have a work surface. Finally, I gathered some red paint (I kept it to one color to cut down on color mixing), glitter, and glue.
We first made some snowflakes out of popsicle sticks by gluing them into a star pattern.
Then the kids started painting.
Then came their favorite part: GLITTER!
After painting and glittering, I let everything dry for about 8 hours. Then, using a small hole punch, I made some holes in the snowflakes, and then carefully strung each of them on some twine I had on hand.
The kids are so proud they made the snowflakes themselves, and I am happy to have such a beautiful new decoration hanging in our entryway.
Linking up at Hi Sugarplum for the Christmas Cheer to the Blogosphere. Come check out all the amazing holiday crafts and projects. It seems like a Pinners Paradise!
Also linking up at Centsational Girl for the Holiday Home link event. Another great place for Christmas craft ideas.
14 comments
i LOVE how this looks and love that you can do it with kids! pinning!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I cannot wait to make more!
Take care,
Erin
This is completely awesome. I just love how it turned out. Pinned!
OMG Thank you so much! This I think will be my first pin. Please let me know how yours turns out!
Take care,
Erin
Very cute, and perfect craft for kids! Thanks for linking up with us 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by! The kids loved it, and keep asking to make more. I'm totally ok with this 😉
Take care,
Erin
love your garland. I made pinwheel garland.
-Tiara
http://icecreamandfrenchfries.blogspot.com/
I cannot wait to check this out. Thank you so much for stopping by Home Everyday!
Take care,
Erin
This turned out great! I think adding the glitter would be my favorite part, too! 🙂 Saw your post on the Christmas Cheer link up and figured I'd stop on by! So glad I did, love your blog and excited to follow along!! 🙂
Shannon
Fabulously Vintage
Who doesn't love glitter?!? Thank you so much for stopping by and following along!
Take care,
Erin
Awesome!! I'm a nanny to four kids (plus one of my own) and so I love anything that kids can do that looks this good!
First of all you must be SuperMom to take care of 4 kids plus your own! I hope you like doing the craft, let me know how it turns out!
Take care,
Erin
Very cute! It's hard to find kids' crafts that are fun, but also look good enough to hang up around the house when complete! I found your blog on Hi Sugarplum and am your newest follower! 🙂
Thanks, April! I must admit, I was a little scared when we started, but was impressed with how it turned out. Thanks again for following Home Everyday.
Take care,
Erin