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Amanda Ware and her husband enjoyed the dink life (dual income, no kids) for 5 years before they became parents — when Amanda quit her job as a bank branch manager to be a stay-at-home mom. Amanda is a self-described "over-scheduled stay-at-home mom," who crams as many activities into the day as possible — which includes creating crafts with her toddler and perfecting the art of coupon clipping.

Handprint Snowmen Ornament

Wed, 2011-11-30 21:49 | by Amanda Ware

These make great gifts for grandparents!

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Thanksgiving Tree

Sat, 2011-11-12 20:48 | by Amanda Ware

 

Thanksgiving Tree
This beautiful centerpiece is sure to grab people’s attention as they learn what your family is thankful for.  I am also going to create this and leave the leaves blank for my Thanksgiving guests to create their own tree.
Supplies
Glass jar
Sticks
Rocks
Construction Paper
Scissors
Markers 
Hole Punch (not necessary)
Instructions
Gather several large sticks with lots of branches still on them.
Assemble the sticks in a large glass jar.  Fill the jar with rocks to hold the sticks in place.
Cut out several different kinds of leaves from construction paper.  Ask your children what they are thankful for and write it on the leaves.
Cut holes in the leaves to attach to the branches.  You can also use ribbon or paper clips to attach the leaves.

 

This beautiful centerpiece is sure to grab people’s attention as they learn what your family is thankful for.

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Thankful Turkeys

Sat, 2011-11-12 20:42 | by Amanda Ware

Show your friends and family what you are thankful for with this creative centerpiece.  I have a three year old and there wasn’t too much for him to help with this craft.  He did tell me what he was thankful for and he enjoyed playing with the turkey when the craft was complete.

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Pinecone Turkeys

Thu, 2011-11-10 21:52 | by Amanda Ware

My 2.5 year old really enjoyed this craft, although there wasn’t too much that he could help with. He did help with the glue, but I did the pipe cleaners. He liked the finished product so much that he wanted the turkey to sleep in his bed!

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Nature Pals

Tue, 2011-10-04 21:50 | by Amanda Ware

This is the craft that I enjoyed the most. I really liked being creative making accessories for the little people and seeing them come to life. My 3 year old loves playing with them.

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Leaf Creatures

Tue, 2011-10-04 21:46 | by Amanda Ware

A simple craft that will let children’s creativity flow.

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Pom-Pom Apple Tree

Tue, 2011-10-04 21:38 | by Amanda Ware

 

Celebrate the fall weather by creating an apple tree.

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Crafty Ways to Enjoy the Fall

Tue, 2011-10-04 21:15 | by Amanda Ware

As the weather cools off, why not go outside and collect some nature and make art! Here are a few simple crafts to make with items found on a walk in the woods-pine needles, leaves, sticks, rock, etc.

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Aye, Aye, Matey - Crafts for the Open Sea

Thu, 2011-09-15 07:49 | by Amanda Ware

Paper Plate Porthole

This is a unique and fun way for kids to create their own underwater world.

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Recyclable Crafts: CD Campfire

Tue, 2011-06-21 08:01 | by Amanda Ware

CD Campfire

Recycle an old CD and make this fabulous miniature campfire.

Supplies:

 

  • Old CD
  • Rocks-about the size of a quarter
  • Sticks
  • A handful of soil, dirt or sand
  • White craft glue
  • Small scarps of red, orange and yellow tissue paper
  • Toothpick
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