Holiday craft

Ground Hog Day!

ByMark Jones January 21, 2021January 20, 2021

I’ve seen cute ideas for this day. A favorite is a groundhog cut-out inside a cup with a stick coming out the bottom of the cup so the child can make his groundhog pop up. Fun! I am always drawn to anything with handprints and a footprint of our little kiddos. I hope you enjoy this…

Bible Skills | Children | Featured | Game/Activity | Holiday/Seasonal

Feliz Navidad Sombrero

ByMark Jones December 7, 2020December 9, 2020

Supplies: Small paper cups Paper saucers Chenille stems Pom poms Low temp glue and glue gun or tacky glue Prepare: Glue a paper cup in the middle of a paper saucer. Glue pom poms around the edge of the saucer. Options: For younger children, use the sombrero as a way to share about the meaning of…

Children | Featured | Holiday/Seasonal | Parent/Family

Place “Sitters”

ByMark Jones November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

Give thanks to the LORD . . . Psalm 107:1 Supplies: Small wood slices Glitter cardstock White cardstock Google eyes Quick-Drying craft glue Markers Small rectangles of corrugated cardboard Scissors Determine how many “Place Sitters” you will need for your family. Cut feathers out of glitter cardstock accordingly. Cut two of each color and glue…

Children | Featured | Holiday/Seasonal

Appreciation Tags

ByMark Jones November 9, 2020November 8, 2020

I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3 Scrapbook paper (camouflage) Scrapbook paper (metal-look or silver) 5mm Jump Rings Hole reinforcements Hole punch Markers Scissors Glue or glue dots Cut 5 1/2” x 2 1/2” rectangles with rounded corners out of camo and metal-look to create military like “dog tags.”…

Children | Featured | Holiday/Seasonal | Preschool

4th of July Lantern

ByMark Jones June 29, 2020July 5, 2020

Supplies: Red paper (8½ x 11 inches) White paper (9 x 7 inches) Tennis ball canister (Check with a local tennis club to see if they can donate any.) Blue tape (1½ inch) Double-sided tape Star-shaped punch or star stickers Tea light (Battery-operated) Prepare: Cut the white paper so that it is 9 x 7…