This fun and easy tote bag craft is perfect for kids and grown ups alike! This kids craft idea is mess-free and requires no fancy tools - seriously! A big thanks to Expressions Vinyl for sponsoring this post, which also contains affiliate links that help to support this site. The kids are out of school for summer, and that means lots of crafting time at our house. I like to have a bunch of kits and supplies on hand so the kids can create on their own, but I also like to occasionally get involved and make it a family affair. The other day we made these cute little bags together and had so much fun! Tote Bag Craft - Kids Craft Idea I am really excited to share this little tote bag craft with you all because there are a couple of things that make it extra awesome: It's not ... [Read More]
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Printable Father’s Day Card – Free Coloring Page for Dad
Father's Day is just around the corner, which means it is time to make something fun for Dad. This cute printable father's day card makes it easy for the kids to make a fun little note that Dad will love! Just print, color, and gift. I've already shared one Father's Day idea this year, and I have another one for you guys today! I'm all about Father's Day (and Mother's Day) gifts that get the kids involved, so today I have a simple printable Father's Day card that allows the kids to draw, color, and share their favorite things about their dad. Kids are basically the best, so anytime you can get their words, ideas, and drawings down it's sure to be good. For instance, for Mother's Day this year, my daughter drew a picture of me wearing wearing a dress that says "Art Rocks. I ... [Read More]
DIY Father’s Day Gift Idea: Custom Kid’s Artwork Mug
Learn how to turn your child's artwork or handwriting into a permanent vinyl decal to customize mugs, glasses, and other gifts. This simple project makes a perfect DIY Father's Day gift idea or gift idea for any special occasion. I will also walk you through the steps of using the trace tool in the Silhouette Studio software so you can turn any handmade design into a cut file. Thank you to Expressions Vinyl for sponsoring this post, which also contains affiliate links that help to support Persia Lou. Father's Day is around the corner, and my kids just love to make handmade gifts. In the past we have made storybooks for Dad, but this year I had the idea to turn some of their little drawings into permanent designs on cups, t-shirts, or anything else we could think of. It really just ... [Read More]
Paint Scrape Notecards – DIY Art Project Idea
This DIY art project idea is really easy, so much fun, and makes beautifully colored notecards for every occasion. You just need a few simple supplies you may already have at home to create these fun cards. Let's make some! A big thanks to The Clorox Company for sponsoring this post. This post also contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. I am really excited to share today's DIY art project idea with you all! This technique is something I have been wanting to play around with for a while, and I am really happy with how my little notecards turned out. And I thought you guys would really enjoy making some for yourself, so I'm sharing the (few) simple steps with you all today. This is one of those DIY art project ideas where the process is just as good as the ... [Read More]
Monster Buttons – Kids Halloween Craft Idea
These cute little monster buttons are a fun and simple Kids Halloween Craft idea. Personalize your own cute monsters with paper, paint, and googly eyes. I originally shared this post at the Darice blog, and it contains affiliate links, which help to support this blog. Thank you! It has finally cooled down here, and it is putting me in the mood for a bit of Halloween crafting. My kids have recently declared Halloween to be their favorite holiday (we will see if that sticks when Christmas time rolls around), and they are excited to squeeze every bit of fun out of the holiday that they can. ... [Read More]
Kids Boredom Busters Bag – Keep the Kids Busy this Summer!
Make a little Kids Boredom Busters Bag to keep the kids busy over summer break, while traveling, or really anytime! Decorate a simple tote and then fill it with fun and simple activities the kids can take on themselves. This post was originally shared at Darice and may contain affiliate links, which help to support this blog. Thanks! I know some kids are already heading back to school, but we still have a month of summer left here, and this Momma is struggling to keep everyone happy, busy, not glued to their screens, and NOT fighting. (Anyone else's kids fight constantly or is it just mine?) I made this little Boredom Busters bag last year, and it was a big hit. I filled it up with inexpensive little toys and craft projects, and when the kids needed something to do, I would pull ... [Read More]
Easy Watercolor Art – Rubber Cement Resist
This simple rubber cement resist technique is a fun way to make easy watercolor art. Create beautiful pieces with just a few supplies. It’s simple, fun, and gives great results. Let’s paint! This post was originally shared at Crafts Unleashed and may contain affiliate links. Thanks for supporting Persia Lou! If you have been around here much before, you probably know that I really love playing around with watercolors and I love me a good easy watercolor art project (check out some of my other watercolor posts here). Watercolors are so fun because of the way they interact with and react to other media. I have already put watercolors with plastic wrap and salt, but today we are bringing in a whole new element. This guy: Look familiar? That's right! It's humble rubber cement, ... [Read More]
DIY Mother’s Day Bracelets using Coloring Pages
Turn your coloring masterpiece into a piece of wearable art! These DIY Mother's Day Bracelets are so much fun to make and are the perfect gift for Mom. This post contains affiliate links where possible. Last year I made a really fun photo transfer art piece, and I had so much fun with it, I just had to do another photo transfer project. I did one photo transfer bangle that you can check out here, but then I thought that transferring a colored coloring onto a bracelet would be a fun challenge. Plus, I thought it could make a really great Mother's Day gift. I mean, I love the idea of turning my kids' artwork into pretty bracelets! And - good news! - it turned out great! I love these DIY Mother's Day Bracelets. It took me a few tries to figure out how to transfer a colored ... [Read More]
DIY Sweet Shop Lapel Pins
Make your own adorable lapel pins in sweet shapes using shrinky dinks! Totally fun and totally customizable. This post contains affiliate links when possible and was previously shared at Darice. A little while back I shared some fun DIY emoji pins that were a lot of fun to make, and today I have another DIY pin project to share - a sweet shoppe version! Because everyone could use a cute little donut pin in their life. Right? Plus, These little homemade pins make perfect gifts for friends. You can make their favorite treat, and they look especially sweet on the cute printable gift cards I designed for you all. Let’s make some! SWEET SHOP HOMEMADE PINS SUPPLIES: White Plastic Shrink Film (Get it HERE or HERE) Black Permanent Marker Fine Grit Sand Paper ... [Read More]
DIY Lapel Pins – Emoji Pin Flair!
These DIY Lapel Pins are easy to make with plastic shrink film and are a whole lot of fun to wear! Pick your favorite emoji to wear or give them as gifts with the free printable "flair" cards. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thanks! Are you guys into the flair trend? I've been building up my collection of enamel pins and patches lately - it's so fun to add a little kitschy touch to your jacket or bag - so it was definitely time for a DIY pin project. I decided to go with emoji because they are fun and kind of ubiquitous and actually becoming part of our language (did you hear that Oxford picked an emoji for their 2015 word of the year? Crazy!). Plus, I'm thinking these pins make awesome sauce gifts for friends - just pick your bud's ... [Read More]