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Make your old crayons into lovely melted crayon art and discover other activities for repurposing old broken crayons! | via barley & birch
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18 Jun
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Make: DIY Melted Crayon Art

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts
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Have tons of old broken crayons that nobody wants to use anymore? You can upcycle those old art supplies into melted crayon art! Like our torn paper...

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This foldout cardboard city landscape book is an art project and reusable play backdrop all in one! | via barley & birch
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12 Jun
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Make: A Cardboard City Landscape Book

  • August 3, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paper, STEAM Learning
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Open the pages of this oversized book, and a big, bold colorful foldout city is revealed! Made entirely of cardboard and paper, you don’t need anything more...

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Our free printable nature scavenger hunt is the perfect on-the-go activity for kids outdoor play and exploration! | via barley & birch
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28 May
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Freebie: A Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt

  • October 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Fall, Nature-Based Play, Spring, Summer
  • 1 comment
When the sun is shining and the weather is nice, sometimes it only takes the simplest of activities to have the BEST afternoon! One of my classic...

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Our Paul Bunyan play pancakes are an incredibly fun sensory play activity for kids! | via barley & birch
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01 May
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Make: A DIY Sensory Play Lumberjack Breakfast

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Doughs and Clay, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Practical Skills, Sensory Play
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These cardboard pancakes will have your little ones flippin' their lids for some flapjack-themed sensory fun! Now come in close and huddle up...

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These interactive kid-made collages are a fun art exercise and mental scavenger hunt that will help your kiddos find some calming inner peace! | via barley & birch
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21 Apr
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Make: An Interactive “Scavenger Hunt” Art and Play Activity

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Nature-Based Play, Paper, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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Pack your art supply bag and take a calming breath - we're going on a scavenger hunt - right from the comfort of your favorite cozy chair!...

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This collection of over 40 functional kids art projects encourages little ones to create hands-on art they can play with and use in everyday life. | via barley & birch
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06 Mar
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Discover: 40+ Functional Art Projects for Kids

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Paint, chalks and pastels, Practical Skills, STEAM Learning
  • 2 comments
When it comes to art projects, I'm a big fan of form + function. My own experience as a graphic designer has given me a deep appreciation...

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These colorful spring-themed castle inspired by artist Theresa Burga are a deliciously fun invitation to create and build for kids! | barley & birch for ART CAMP
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05 Mar
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Make: Stacking Collage Cardboard Castles for ART CAMP

  • July 9, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paper
  • 1 comment
Stand back, because we're turning the whimsy up to 10 today. For the last few weeks, I’ve kept a fun secret, and am SO, SO thrilled to announce...

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Recycle some cardboard and explore simple building with these little love shack art projects for kids | via barley & birch
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04 Feb
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Make: Recycled Cardboard Love Shacks

  • December 16, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paint, chalks and pastels, STEAM Learning
  • 1 comment
'Tis the season of luuuuv and have I got a sweetly spontaneous recycled art project for you today! These little recycled cardboard love...

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Our 3D paper tree Advent calendar with pop-in ornaments is a fun holiday art activity for kids! | via barley & birch
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18 Dec
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Make: A 3D Paper Advent Tree with Pop-In Ornaments

  • September 20, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Paper, Winter
  • 1 comment
Have you always wanted to make your own Advent Calendar, but felt a bit overwhelmed at the task? This tabletop paper advent tree version is my simplified...

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Craftmas 2019 - 15 Kids Holiday Crafts from Everyday Supplies | via barley & birch
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03 Dec
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Discover: 15 Kids Holiday Crafts from Everyday Supplies

  • August 4, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Nature-Based Play, Winter
  • 2 comments
The hustle and bustle of the holidays has TRULY hit! With all the events and plans and family and prep, the joy of sitting down to make...

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Create an easy Christmas countdown with this adorable DIY pine tree lot scene! | via barley & birch
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22 Nov
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Make: A Mini Pine Tree Farm Holiday Sensory Activity

  • December 3, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Winter
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A little more than a month to Christmas and I've been hoarding advent calender inspiration! I'm rarely organized enough to get 25 little gifts together for so...

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Make a DIY menorah for kids using colorful painted twigs!
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20 Nov
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Make: A Nature-Inspired Menorah for Kids

  • December 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Winter
  • 5 comments
This unconventional flameless menorah for kids is a wonderful way to teach, share & pass on a beautiful tradition (and also happens to provide the perfect...

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