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Drawings Collection Book 2007-05-11 06:18:00 I have been encouraging my son to draw and colour for quite some time. He didn't seem interested. I can tell from how he refused to colour his school homework. Even if it only a tiny picture. If it's painting and making a mess, yes he love it.So I thought this will be a good craft. Hopefully he will find interest in drawing and colouring in his own drawings collection book.Material needed: Paper (we are using 11" x12.5") String Colouring medium (we used colour pencils) How to do it: Lay all the paper together.Put a few paper clips to secure it.Punch a few holes on one side of the collected papers.Use the strings to tie them up.Decorate the cover.The fancy book way::: That's what we did :: Cut the papers in staggering sizes.Colour on edge of all the paper.Gather the paper with the biggest piece at the bottom.Continue with the instructions for the normal book.Note:If you have those fancy scissors that cut out zig-zag or wavy line, you can let your child use that instead of the normal
B for Butterfly Half-fold Painting 2007-05-17 06:38:00 My daughter seems to like paints a lot. So we are using paints again for this craft. We will be doing B ... for butterfly. I got my son to help pick up a couple of twigs on our way home from school for the feeders.Materials needed:PaperPaints, assorted colours, dilutedPaint BrushPipe cleaners or TwigsHow to do it:Fold paper into half.Paint on one side.When done, fold over the other half of the paper.Press in down so that the paint will be 'printed' to the blank side.Open the paper and you will get your picture.Glue your pipe cleaners or twigs to your picture.Note:If your paint is too thick, it may dry out too fast and may not transfer to the blank page.* 哥哥 helping to paste the twigs * Read more:Butterfly
, Painting
Picture Frame 2007-05-16 09:39:00 This sort of like a picture frame. Well, except you can't replace the picture. It stay there forever. I took a picture of my kids together recently and thought it will be a great idea to do this.Materials need:11 Ice cream sticks, 9 for the back and 2 for the frontStringCardboard, size 9 x 8 cm for easy stickingAny Picture
, size 8 x 5.5 cm (I prepare this for my son)Decorative items (we used punched out flowers)White glue to stick the ice cream sticksNormal glue to stick paper (we use stick glue)How to do it:Punch 2 holes on the cardboard.Secure the string through the holes. (see picture below)Spread white glue on ice cream stick and stick to the cardboard till all 9 ice cream sticks are stick together.Spread white glue on the 2 remaining ice cream sticks.Stick each on top and bottom of the 9 ice cream sticks making sure you have enough space for the picture.Spread white glue on the back of the picture and stick it in between the 2 ice cream sticks.Decorate the 'frame'.Hang up your Read more:Frame
, Picture Frame
C for Circle Printing 2007-05-22 00:20:00 We did 'C' today and C is for Circle
. This is another simple printing craft which is my daughter favorite.Materials needed:Paper Paints, assorted colours, diluted Tube from toilet rollHow to do it:I use a paper plate to hold the paint so there's lesser things to wash. Dip the tube in the paint then transfer to the paper. Stamp away!Note:I used two colours, blue and yellow, so she can see how the colours changed to green.You can use anything that has a circle shape, like cup, bottle cap. Better still, use all of them to get different circle size! Read more:Printing
Pop Art 2007-06-06 02:54:00 We saw this craft on TV quite sometime back. It's looks fun for the kid but messy for the mommy. Definitely a craft that requires you to put on an apron or old clothes unless you want to decorate your shirt too! Materials needed:Glasses or cupsWashing detergentWaterStrawsPaints, assorted coloursPaperHow to do it:Mix 1 part water with 3 parts washing detergent in a glass.Add in 4 parts paint to the above.Use a straw to stir it.Have your child blow OUT through the straw slowly to create bubbles.Press the paper on the glass to pop the bubbles.Remove the paper and you will see the pop marks.Have 2 or 3 colours to make is colourful.Makes a nice wrapping paper!Note:DO NOT use disposable cups because they are too light and might topple over when the child press the paper over it.Try using different sizes of glass, cup or even bowl to have different effect. * It's fun making bubbles! *
D for Dotty Flower 2007-06-06 00:55:00 I told my daughter, we have doing dotting today. D for Dots and she said wooh-wooh! LOL That's DOG dear!She couldn't stop wanting to paint with her fingers. I had to tell her a few times that it's dot-dot-dot. Of course, I did let the kids do their finger messing later but I added white paint to lighten the shades because they, especially the girl, will paint on the table and chair after she get tired of painting on paper.Materials needed:Cut out shape of a flower and leafPaints, assorted coloursStick - disposable chopstick or ice cream stickScotch tapeHow to do it:Dip finger into paint.Transfer to paper by dotting.Once completed, let it dry.Tape the chopstick to the back of the flower and leaf.That's it! * Having fun dotting away ** Dotting became Finger Painting *
Paper Fan 2007-06-27 21:17:00 As a child, we didn't have the luxury of having many fans at home. One fan serves the whole family and the only place to feel air-conditioning will be major shopping centers. When the weather was hot, my grand-parents and parents will use fan made from dried grass to fan me and my brother.This craft was taught by my grand-father. We used recycled brown paper used for wrapping stuff then. He would twist the ends to make it easier for us to hold and fan.Materials needed:Hard Paper, preferably A3 size but I'm using A4 because my son complained that it's to big for him to draw.Colour Medium, he used colour pencils.Scotch TapeHow to do it:Draw on the piece of paper.After completion, fold the short end of the paper in zig-zag pattern of about 2cm wide.Hold on the end of the gathered paper.Tape it to secure.Gentle pull the open end to 'open' the fan.Now, you can fan yourself on a hot day!
Magic Card 2007-06-26 09:47:00 I did this card during the June school holidays. I said I did it because this project need to 2 person to do it. A 'giver' and a 'receiver'. In this case, I was the one who gave the card. I was very mad with my son over some mischief he did but still I have to let him know I still love him a lot ...Anyway, I drew balloons on the outside and it says ... "Mom ♡ You" inside.Materials needed:PaperWhite crayonColouring pencilsHow to do it:The 'giver' designs the card by writing and drawing on the card with white crayon.Press hard when you are writing to get the crayon imprint on the card.The 'receiver' colour all over the card to reveal what's on the card.Note:Of course, the receiver would be able to see the picture/words written but it's fun to see it appearing as he/she colours it Read more:Magic
Watermelon Shaker 2007-07-06 23:24:00 My daughter did a Cherry Shaker
and my son did this Watermelon
Shaker. Both are basically very similar, using almost the same materials but just as fun!Materials needed: 1 Paper PlatesRed and Green Crepe Paper, cut into small piecesGlueAny Beans or RiceHow to do it: Spread glue all over the bottom one paper plate.Stick green crepe paper on the edge of the paper plate and red crepe paper on the inner circle of the plate till it's all covered.Set aside to dry first.Put glue on the edge of the paper plate.Pour some beans in it.Fold the paper plate in half to stick them together.Use clothes pegs to clip the edgeSet aside to dry.Shake it!
Cherry Shaker 2007-07-06 23:10:00 I meant to make an Apple Shaker
but it ended up looking more like a Cherry
to me. Whatever it is, the kids had fun with it.My daughter did this and my son did a watermelon shaker.Materials needed:2 Paper PlatesRed Crepe Paper, cut into small piecesGlueAny Beans or RiceA twig and leaf, stick together with tapeHow to do it:Spread glue all over the bottom one paper plate.Stick crepe paper on it till it's all covered.Put glue on the edge of the other paper plate.Pour some beans in it.Place the twig with the leaf on top of the platePaste the other paper plate with cover crepe paper on top.Set aside to dry.Shake it!
Salami/Ham & Cheese Toast Making 2007-07-19 00:09:00 Yesterday, my son hands-on on making toast. He always had lots of fun when he has a chance to help in cooking especially if he is making everything on his own. I think this counts as craft too, so I'm posting it here to share. Ingredients: 2 slices of bread of your choice3 slices of cheese of your choice, cut into 6 strips eachToppings of your choice (we had shaved Breakfast Ham and Salami)Parmesan Cheese
How to do it, in the Chef own words:Wash your hands and dry them first.Take a piece of bread and put on a plate.Put 3 pieces of cheese (he meant the cut strips) over the bread.Put the ham over the cheese; put A LOT. (we did ham first)Put some more cheese. Must put nicely. Don't anyhow put. Won't be nice later.Put the breads in the toaster and wait for a while.See the cheese are all melted. (8 minutes, the assistant took note of the time)Can take them out. Must wear glove - long ones.Put some Parmesan Cheese.Okay, can eat now but too hot for me.Note:The assistant cut the Salami in qu Read more:Toast
Salami/Ham & Cheese Toast Making 2007-07-19 00:09:00 Yesterday, my son hands-on on making toast. He always had lots of fun when he has a chance to help in cooking especially if he is making everything on his own. I think this counts as craft too, so I'm posting it here to share. Ingredients: 2 slices of bread of your choice3 slices of cheese of your choice, cut into 6 strips eachToppings of your choice (we had shaved Breakfast Ham and Salami)Parmesan Cheese
How to do it, in the Chef own words:Wash your hands and dry them first.Take a piece of bread and put on a plate.Put 3 pieces of cheese (he meant the cut strips) over the bread.Put the ham over the cheese; put A LOT. (we did ham first)Put some more cheese. Must put nicely. Don't anyhow put. Won't be nice later.Put the breads in the toaster and wait for a while.See the cheese are all melted. (8 minutes, the assistant took note of the time)Can take them out. Must wear glove - long ones.Put some Parmesan Cheese.Okay, can eat now but too hot for me.Note:The assistant cut the Salami in qu Read more:Toast
Watermelon Shaker 2007-07-06 23:24:00 My daughter did a Cherry Shaker
and my son did this Watermelon
Shaker. Both are basically very similar, using almost the same materials but just as fun!Materials needed: 1 Paper PlatesRed and Green Crepe Paper, cut into small piecesGlueAny Beans or RiceHow to do it: Spread glue all over the bottom one paper plate.Stick green crepe paper on the edge of the paper plate and red crepe paper on the inner circle of the plate till it's all covered.Set aside to dry first.Put glue on the edge of the paper plate.Pour some beans in it.Fold the paper plate in half to stick them together.Use clothes pegs to clip the edgeSet aside to dry.Shake it!
Cherry Shaker 2007-07-06 23:10:00 I meant to make an Apple Shaker
but it ended up looking more like a Cherry
to me. Whatever it is, the kids had fun with it.My daughter did this and my son did a watermelon shaker.Materials needed:2 Paper PlatesRed Crepe Paper, cut into small piecesGlueAny Beans or RiceA twig and leaf, stick together with tapeHow to do it:Spread glue all over the bottom one paper plate.Stick crepe paper on it till it's all covered.Put glue on the edge of the other paper plate.Pour some beans in it.Place the twig with the leaf on top of the platePaste the other paper plate with cover crepe paper on top.Set aside to dry.Shake it!
Paper Fan 2007-06-27 21:17:00 As a child, we didn't have the luxury of having many fans at home. One fan serves the whole family and the only place to feel air-conditioning will be major shopping centers. When the weather was hot, my grand-parents and parents will use fan made from dried grass to fan me and my brother.This craft was taught by my grand-father. We used recycled brown paper used for wrapping stuff then. He would twist the ends to make it easier for us to hold and fan.Materials needed:Hard Paper, preferably A3 size but I'm using A4 because my son complained that it's to big for him to draw.Colour Medium, he used colour pencils.Scotch TapeHow to do it:Draw on the piece of paper.After completion, fold the short end of the paper in zig-zag pattern of about 2cm wide.Hold on the end of the gathered paper.Tape it to secure.Gentle pull the open end to 'open' the fan.Now, you can fan yourself on a hot day!
Magic Card 2007-06-26 09:47:00 I did this card during the June school holidays. I said I did it because this project need to 2 person to do it. A 'giver' and a 'receiver'. In this case, I was the one who gave the card. I was very mad with my son over some mischief he did but still I have to let him know I still love him a lot ...Anyway, I drew balloons on the outside and it says ... "Mom ♡ You" inside.Materials needed:PaperWhite crayonColouring pencilsHow to do it:The 'giver' designs the card by writing and drawing on the card with white crayon.Press hard when you are writing to get the crayon imprint on the card.The 'receiver' colour all over the card to reveal what's on the card.Note:Of course, the receiver would be able to see the picture/words written but it's fun to see it appearing as he/she colours it Read more:Magic
Pop Art 2007-06-06 02:54:00 We saw this craft on TV quite sometime back. It's looks fun for the kid but messy for the mommy. Definitely a craft that requires you to put on an apron or old clothes unless you want to decorate your shirt too! Materials needed:Glasses or cupsWashing detergentWaterStrawsPaints, assorted coloursPaperHow to do it:Mix 1 part water with 3 parts washing detergent in a glass.Add in 4 parts paint to the above.Use a straw to stir it.Have your child blow OUT through the straw slowly to create bubbles.Press the paper on the glass to pop the bubbles.Remove the paper and you will see the pop marks.Have 2 or 3 colours to make is colourful.Makes a nice wrapping paper!Note:DO NOT use disposable cups because they are too light and might topple over when the child press the paper over it.Try using different sizes of glass, cup or even bowl to have different effect. * It's fun making bubbles! *
D for Dotty Flower 2007-06-06 00:55:00 I told my daughter, we have doing dotting today. D for Dots and she said wooh-wooh! LOL That's DOG dear!She couldn't stop wanting to paint with her fingers. I had to tell her a few times that it's dot-dot-dot. Of course, I did let the kids do their finger messing later but I added white paint to lighten the shades because they, especially the girl, will paint on the table and chair after she get tired of painting on paper.Materials needed:Cut out shape of a flower and leafPaints, assorted coloursStick - disposable chopstick or ice cream stickScotch tapeHow to do it:Dip finger into paint.Transfer to paper by dotting.Once completed, let it dry.Tape the chopstick to the back of the flower and leaf.That's it! * Having fun dotting away ** Dotting became Finger Painting *
C for Circle Printing 2007-05-22 00:20:00 We did 'C' today and C is for Circle
. This is another simple printing craft which is my daughter favorite.Materials needed:Paper Paints, assorted colours, diluted Tube from toilet rollHow to do it:I use a paper plate to hold the paint so there's lesser things to wash. Dip the tube in the paint then transfer to the paper. Stamp away!Note:I used two colours, blue and yellow, so she can see how the colours changed to green.You can use anything that has a circle shape, like cup, bottle cap. Better still, use all of them to get different circle size! Read more:Printing
B for Butterfly Half-fold Painting 2007-05-16 23:38:00 My daughter seems to like paints a lot. So we are using paints again for this craft. We will be doing B ... for butterfly. I got my son to help pick up a couple of twigs on our way home from school for the feeders.Materials needed:PaperPaints, assorted colours, dilutedPaint BrushPipe cleaners or TwigsHow to do it:Fold paper into half.Paint on one side.When done, fold over the other half of the paper.Press in down so that the paint will be 'printed' to the blank side.Open the paper and you will get your picture.Glue your pipe cleaners or twigs to your picture.Note:If your paint is too thick, it may dry out too fast and may not transfer to the blank page.* 哥哥 helping to paste the twigs * Read more:Butterfly
, Painting
Picture Frame 2007-05-16 02:39:00 This sort of like a picture frame. Well, except you can't replace the picture. It stay there forever. I took a picture of my kids together recently and thought it will be a great idea to do this.Materials need:11 Ice cream sticks, 9 for the back and 2 for the frontStringCardboard, size 9 x 8 cm for easy stickingAny Picture
, size 8 x 5.5 cm (I prepare this for my son)Decorative items (we used punched out flowers)White glue to stick the ice cream sticksNormal glue to stick paper (we use stick glue)How to do it:Punch 2 holes on the cardboard.Secure the string through the holes. (see picture below)Spread white glue on ice cream stick and stick to the cardboard till all 9 ice cream sticks are stick together.Spread white glue on the 2 remaining ice cream sticks.Stick each on top and bottom of the 9 ice cream sticks making sure you have enough space for the picture.Spread white glue on the back of the picture and stick it in between the 2 ice cream sticks.Decorate the 'frame'.Hang up your Read more:Frame
, Picture Frame
Drawings Collection Book 2007-05-10 23:18:00 I have been encouraging my son to draw and colour for quite some time. He didn't seem interested. I can tell from how he refused to colour his school homework. Even if it only a tiny picture. If it's painting and making a mess, yes he love it.So I thought this will be a good craft. Hopefully he will find interest in drawing and colouring in his own drawings collection book.Material needed: Paper (we are using 11" x12.5") String Colouring medium (we used colour pencils) How to do it: Lay all the paper together.Put a few paper clips to secure it.Punch a few holes on one side of the collected papers.Use the strings to tie them up.Decorate the cover.The fancy book way::: That's what we did :: Cut the papers in staggering sizes.Colour on edge of all the paper.Gather the paper with the biggest piece at the bottom.Continue with the instructions for the normal book.Note:If you have those fancy scissors that cut out zig-zag or wavy line, you can let your child use that instead of the normal
A for Apple Printing 2007-05-03 03:30:00 I'm planning to do a 'A-Z' of art and craft with my daughter. Hopefully I won't get stuck with a alphabet.We are doing A today. A is for apple, of course, so it's apple printing today. I didn't guide her today. She seems to remember how to do it. I put the materials on the table and before I could guide her, she already grab the apple and started doing it.Materials needed:Paper Paint - Toxic free and washable Fruit, cutted into half (We used apple)How to do it:I use a paper plate to hold the paint so there's lesser things to wash. Dip the apple in the paint then transfer to the paper.Stamp it away!That's all! Easy and fun! Read more:Printing
, Apple
Edible Art - Printed Bread 2007-04-27 03:06:00 I have not done any craft with my son lately because we fell sick one after another. Plus the amount of homework and spelling my son has from school. I'm tired after guiding/monitoring him (otherwise his mind wanders off to somewhere else).I was preparing Tea for my son and I thought why not him do it. Still consider a Craft and I bet my head for this that he will enjoy it. See, I still can post this - my head is still on my shoulders. hehehe~Materials needed:1 slice of old (not stale) breadCookie cuttersHow to do it:Just press the cookie cutters on the bread.Don't press too hard and cut out the shape. That's not what we want. Just hard enough to get the shape imprinted on the bread.Toast the bread using a toaster or like us, using frying pan with the bread face down. Not too hot though. Otherwise it will get burnt.Mommy check and remove bread from frying pan.Since you can keep this piece of craft, eat it! Remember to scrape the burned part off the bread before eating.Note:If you do Read more:Edible
, Bread
Sponge Fun 2007-04-27 02:53:00 My daughter had her very first Art & Craft fun today. I think she enjoyed it because she wanted to do another piece when finished it.This is really really simple but be ready for the mess, although our first session was surprising 'clean' except for her coloured hands.Materials needed:PaperPaint - Toxic free and washableSponge
- We used a heartHow to do it:Dilute paint with a bit of water.I use a paper plate to hold the paint so there's lesser things to wash.Press sponge on paint then transfer to the paper.My daughter got the hang of it after I guide her a couple times. Yeah, we will definately do this again!
Glittering Easter Eggs and Baskets 2007-03-27 04:05:00 This is another Easter
craft we made today. It has 2 parts, the basket and the eggs. I think this craft is quite common. We did this last year too.Part I: THE BASKETMaterials needed:Paper Cup1 strip of Cardboard paper, 20cm x 3 cmCrepe papers2 FastenersHow to do it:Punch 2 holes on the ends of the cardboard strip.Punch 2 holes on the opposite side of the paper cup.Use the fasteners to hold the cardboard strip to the cup, thru the hole.Cut crepe paper into thin strips.Stuff the cup using the crepe paper. That is to cushion the egg later.Note:You can colour the cup and handle if you want but my son is too lazy to do it. He just colour the handle (cardboard strip) and left the cup as it is.Part II: THE EGGWhen we did this last year, we painted the eggs. Since my son is older and can handle glitters better we will be using that to decorate the eggs instead of painting it.Materials needed:EggGlueGlittersHow to do it:To remove eggs from shell, gentle make a hole on the top and bottom of shel Read more:Baskets
Easter Egg Bunny 2007-03-27 03:47:00 Easter in around the corner. As usual, we are sure to do some crafts relating to the festival. What do we have for Easter? Rabbits and eggs! Why not an Egg Bunny
?Materials needed:1 empty whole egg shellGlueCotton wool1 pair wriggle eyesSome cardboard cut into shape of ears, buck tooth (not shown here) and feetHow to do it:To remove eggs from shell, gentle make a hole on the top and bottom of shells.Blow on one end and the egg will be push out from the other end.Don't waste the egg! I'm using it to make Steam Egg Custard.Make sure you rinse the inside of the egg.Put glue all over the egg.Paste cotton wool all over.Paste the feet at the bottom and the ears on top (but of course lah!)Don't forget to colour the inside of the ears.Stick on the eyes and buck tooth.Now you have a Easter Egg
Bunny! Read more:Easter
Baa Baa White Sheep 2007-03-13 19:35:00 I love this craft! It's soooooo cute! I think kids will love it too! I wanted to be cheeky and buy those coloured cotton balls but I couldn't find them in the shops here. So the sheep stays white.Materials needed:Toilet paper tube4 cotton budsCotton ballsTissue paperScotch-tapeGlueHow to do it:Tape the cotton buds to the tube as legs.Put some glue on the inside of the tube to hold the tissue paper we will be using.Use a few tissue paper to stuff the tube, leaving some outside as the face of the sheep. Dab cotton balls with glue and stick it to the tube.Repeat till the whole tube is covered with cotton balls.Use a maker to draw the eyes.Now you have a woolly sheep! Isn't it cute? Stick the cotton buds to the tube as legs Read more:White
, Sheep
, Baa Baa
Ice Cream Sticks Container 2007-03-04 08:55:00 This is the 2nd craft we did yesterday. It's easy and useful. There's two part to the craft if you don't have a container.PART IMaterial needed:Cardboard, our measurements- Main~ h: 14cm X w: 40cm (leaving 2cm for both h & w for joining)- Base~ 10cm in diameterGlueHow to do it:Join the main cardboard into a cylinder.Cut one side of the cylinder 2cm from the edge in strips, leaving about 0.7cm thick.Fold the strips inwards.Glue the base to the strips.Wait for it to dry and you have your own container.PART IIMaterials needed:Container
, you can use empty plastic milk bottle, cut into desired size or the above self-made container.Strong double sided tapeIce cream sticksHow to do it:Paste double sided tape on the top & bottom edges and the middle of container.Stick the ice cream sticks to the container till it's all covered.Now you can keep you stuff in it. Read more:Cream
Door Hanger 2007-03-04 08:33:00 We have not being doing crafts since Chinese New Year. I thought of 2 easy crafts (yesterday), so I thought we could do it since it's rather easy.Materials you need:Cardboard, cut into the the above shape. (if you want the template, email me. I'll send it to you.)Colouring medium (we used colour pencil)Printed alphabets for pasting (you can writing, my boy is lazy to write)How to do it:Mommy cut the cardborad into the the above shape. (if you want the template, email me. I'll send it to you.)Decorate the cardboard anyway you want it. Stickers and ink stamps are other good options.When you have finished, you can hang it on the door.Easy? Read more:Hanger
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