Category Archives: Crafts

Stain glass window art

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Mikaela

Everyone likes stain glass windows so here is how you make one on paper! What you need: parchment paper crayon shavings of any color iron (Keep away from the kids!) Just put the shavings on the paper in the design … Continue reading →

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Mr. Apple Head

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Mikaela

Sorry i have not been posting lately but don’t worry! I am back with something i like to call Mr. Apple Head! What you need: apple gumdrop licorice candy corn tooth picks All you do is take the apple and … Continue reading →

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Window Clings

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Mikaela

  You know those cute little things that stick to your windows? Those are what this is! You will need: vinyl black fabric paint coloring book markers Pour the vinyl over the picture you chose. Trace edges with the fabric … Continue reading →

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Window Paint

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Mikaela

If the kids like to paint on the window here is a recipe for window paint! you will need: dish soap food coloring All you do is mix it together!

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First-Aid Neckolace

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mikaela

If a kid you babysit for falls and gets hurt a lot outside that this is a good thing to take with you! You will need: film container yarn antiseptic wipes band-aids important phone numbers poke a hole in the … Continue reading →

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Treasure Stones

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mikaela

If you are planing a treasure hunt for the kids you are babysitting for, then this is something you can use as the prize! You will need: 1 cup flour 1 cup used coffee grounds 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Bath Bombs

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mikaela

Don’t worry,  they are not real bombs! They are just fun things to do in the bath. You will need: 2 tbsp citric acid 4 tbsp baking soda witch hazel mix citric acid and baking soda together. spritz with witch … Continue reading →

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Weekly Tips 2# “Life Size Board Game!”

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mikaela

Ask the kids what their favorite board game is. Then make a jumbo-sized version of it, using construction paper for the squares and cards. Set up the game throughout the house, and tell the kids that they are the game … Continue reading →

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Weekly Tip 1# “Craft Time!”

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Mikaela

I am starting a weekly tip thing so here is this weeks tip! This is also a craft! You will need: white paper squares child safe scissors glue glitter When you babysit during winter, help the kids make paper snowflakes. … Continue reading →

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Flower Berets

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Mikaela

Hi everyone,  I just knew how to make good flower berets so today i am going to teach you! You Will need: plain berets fake flowers a hot glue gun scissors if you want you can take a small plastic … Continue reading →

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