Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Great Idea Thursdays - 45

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Thank you to my neighbor Jen for letting me steal her computer and internet this afternoon because guess what, my internet is once again not working. The tech is coming over tomorrow to fix it but I probably will not have the features up this week it will have to be a double feature next week unfortunately... Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Thanks to my three year old class for sharing their fevers and sickies... hopefully here in the next day or so I should get back up to speed. Thankfully we've had two snow days and one day off, wish me luck back to work tomorrow!

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This is what I was able to post this week with my limited internet:

Oriental Trading $250 Easter Fun Giveaway

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

Quick and Easy DIY Bookmarks

I'm ready to see your creative awesomeness!

An InLinkz Link-up

Tweetle Beetles

I love Dr. Seuss! Some of my favorite Dr. Seuss characters are Tweetle Beetles. I don't know why, but they are just fun. So, while I was stuck at home with my kids last week with yet another snow day we pulled out our copy of Fox in Socks. This book is challenging to read regardless but with my fabulous cold I'm sure it was quite comical to hear this time... Anyway, we enjoyed our snowed in afternoon making our own DIY Rock pet Tweetle Beetles.

Supplies:

Smooth Rocks

Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Paint

Paint Brushes

Water

Paper Towels

Google Eyes

Colored Pipe Cleaners

Scissors

Hair Dryer (for impatient kiddos who are in a hurry for the paint to dry)

I picked up a bag of rocks at Walmart for $4-5. It seems like a shame to buy rocks but I don't have any close that were what I was looking for. I'm sure you could find these or something like them at any craft store too.

Grab some acrylic or tempura paint and let your kids mix the colors and decorate their rocks however they want. My kids immediately wanted to add eyes and antennae so we had to pull out the trusty hair dryer to help the paint dry quicker. Hopefully your kids are more patient but if not it works wonders!

Grab your hot glue gun. We tried regular school glue and tacky glue but if you want your pieces to stick you pretty much need hot glue. My kids are older so I let them use it on their own so they could show off their individuality. Cut up some pipe cleaners and make some fun furry antennae for your beetles.

Now the most important part, Google eyes. Everything is more fun with Google eyes! Even if you kids want to add 3 or 4 or 10, who cares? It's fun right? :)

Now you have some fun friends to read with!

Yeah for Tweetle Beetles :)

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Oriental Trading $250 Easter Fun Giveaway

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Happy Birthday Dr. Suess!

Theodor Seuss Geisel was one of Americas most known writers, poets, and cartoonists. He was widely known for his illustrations and children's book written under the name of Dr. Seuss.

I grew up reading his books and I enjoy reading them now to my own children. His imaginative characters and vivid illustrations pair wonderfully with his whimsical rhymes. Create your own personal library of children's books by joining Dr. Seuss and His Friends book club.

In honor of Dr. Suess's Birthday on March 2 you can join the Dr. Suess Book Club this week and get 5 books for just $5.95 and a Free Dr. Seuss Parent Guide. What a deal! Includes: The Cat in the Hat, Mr. Brown Can Moo, Ten Apples On Top, Go Dog Go!, & The Tooth Book, the FREE Parent Guide and FREE shipping.

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Quick and Easy DIY Bookmarks

Quick and Easy DIY Bookmarks 3 Ways

Scrapbook Paper
Camo Duck Tape
Leftover Valentines
Stickers
Packing Tape or laminator
Rotary Cutter
Scissors
Old credit card or store reward card (optional)

As I sat down to read with my son the other day I had to laugh at the bookmark he was using. My boys can be very inventive with what they use as bookmarks. I've seen pencils, crayons, money, pokemon cards, tissues, and apparently itty bitty shreds of paper. I finally had the "Here's your sign moment" when I sat down this night. Apparently my kids need some more bookmarks. So, we sat down and whipped up a bunch using some leftover valentine's, some new duck tape, and some stickers. The verdict: bookmark success!

#1 Valentines:

Collect a few sheets of scrapbook paper that match your valentines.

Cut the scrapbook paper down to 1 7/8" x 6" strips.

Line up the valentine on the strip of coordinating scrapbook paper. Using a strip of 2" packing tape, attach the valentine to the paper. Cut the tape so it will extend past the edges on both sides.

Flip the bookmark over and cut another piece of tape.

Line up the two pieces of tape and press flat. Use a credit card or store card to get out any air bubbles in the tape.

Leave about 1/8" space on either end of the bookmark and cut off the remaining tape.

Voila! Quick and easy Valentine Bookmark.

#2 Stickers:

In one of my son's book orders we were given a whole package of Minion stickers. My son loves these cute little yellow guys. So, I used one of my pre-cut 1 7/8" x 6" strips of scrapbook paper and decorated it with Minion stickers. Then following the same steps above cover each side with 2" packing tape.