crafts Archives • Using Time Wisely

Lakeshore Learning: Father’s Day Pencil Holder

June 14, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Lakeshore Learning

In preparation for Sunday, Lakeshore Learning stores chose a FREE Father’s Day Pencil Holder craft for Saturday, June 14, 2014.

Each Saturday, Lakeshore Learning Stores offer a FREE craft project from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at participating locations.

The Father’s Day pencil holder is a FREE project for children ages 3 and up with no reservations necessary.

In using time wisely, children will use the Lakeshore Learning supplies to create an organizer for Dad.

Happy creating!

A. C. Moore: FREE Make & Take – August 31, 2013

August 30, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: A.C. Moore

On Saturday, participating A.C. Moore stores present a FREE Band-a-Palooza event. This FREE Make & Take event allows participates to create a stretch band bracelet using the loop tool.

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2013

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Check A.C. Moore’s website for participating locations.

This project reminds me of making latch hook mats when I was younger. Though this make and take uses stretch bands rather than yarn, the project provides opportunities to using time wisely with those who love crafts at a great price.

Although, if you get hooked, then you might be spending some cash to create fun memories at home. Happy crafting!

Family Crafts: Halloween Skeleton and Cat

October 14, 2011 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Flickr (Susan Dox)

With Halloween around the corner, my kids are mesmerized by the spiders, ghosts, and skeleton decorations in our neighborhood. On a family walk, we had to stop to check out the Halloween decorations at a few houses along the way. My oldest daughter is quite concerned about the skeleton which lost his head. 🙂

To continue the fun of the Halloween season, here are two crafts that might get your family in the spooky Halloween mood:

Black Cat

This craft idea, posted by thekrazycouponlady.com, gives detailed instructions for creating a cat out of a paper plate. If we end up hosting our own Halloween party, I just might use this craft for the children.

Skeleton

From empty milk jugs, thekrazycouponlady.com shares the supplies and directions for creating your own skeleton. This craft would be a fun family activity where everyone helps out.

In using time wisely, I enjoy making crafts with my kids, especially when they help to decorate my home for the next holiday. Whether you create a cat, skeleton, or spider, enjoy spending time with your family as you decorate your home.

Question: Do you make your own seasonal decorations? If so, please share what crafts you are concocting in the comments.