Birthday Rocks!

Birthday Rocks!

This idea came from a five year old during our Trading Post.  He said to me, “I want a birthday rock.” “A birthday rock?  Where do you get one?”  I inquired. “There.” He said as he pointed to my stack of stones. One a grand idea!  I...
Painted Paper Fish

Painted Paper Fish

I start this project by having each child make a “bubble painted” paper (technique is posted in painting techniques).  This time because of time constraints,  I prepared the painted paper but they could do that as well. (To make the painted paper in a very...
It’s Bubbly Print Making!

It’s Bubbly Print Making!

This makes a great “ocean” (water) background for painted paper collages (make fishes out of painted paper).  It is super easy and  I do have some very helpful hints to make it a sure fire success.  I video taped the process of making a bubble print...
Drawing Tiki Masks

Drawing Tiki Masks

It has been so crazy with my daughter in the hospital and trying to get things done at work.  I did not capture the completed tiki masks.  Just looking at their drawings – you can imagine – they were so cute.  What you need:  white cardstock, sharpies,...
Coloring Shells

Coloring Shells

This was a clever idea from my friend Sue Tarr.  She went to restaurants that sell oysters in a half shell and asked to have the leftover shells!  Free shells.  Then she drilled holes in them for hanging.  I thought this was such a great idea for a cheap craft...
Fish Glyph

Fish Glyph

This is such a cute glyph that Mrs. Goodroe did with her class.  Mrs. Goodroe has the best ideas!  I have posted her Fish Glyph that summarizes what each element represents.  The handprint fish are super easy to do. Fish Glyph