Kid Craft- Valentine Pop-up card

What you need: Plain white card stock; colored construction paper; glue stick; markers, crayons or colored pencils.
How to do it: 1. Fold a piece of card stock in half.
2. Mark 2 parallel lines in approximately the center of the card about an inch apart and cut on them.
3. Fold this section to the inside and crease the 2 folds.
4. Fold a section of a colored piece of construction paper along one edge- make this folded section about 2 1/2 inches wide.
5. Draw 1/2 of a heart so the center of the heart is on the fold, then cut on the line. Make the widest part of the heart no more than 2" from the fold.

6. Using a glue stick, glue the left hand side of the heart to the left-hand side of the small inside fold you created in the card. Close the card to make sure the heart doesn't stick out.
7. Use markers, colored pencils or crayons to add words or designs to the heart and inside of the card.

8. If desired, glue another piece of colored construction paper on the outside of the card to hide the cut-out piece of the pop-up and decorate that.
Have fun!
Thank you to Hannah Jaros for the instructions on the pop-up card.

Tie-dye snowman Project

Here is a new spin on a snowman- tie-dye! It's non-staining when you use washable markers , so set the kids loose with newspaper on the table and let them go nuts.

Start with 3 coffee filters,trim 2 so you have 3 sizes.
Let the kids scribble! Spray with water until the colors blend.
Move to paper towels to dry.

Viola! Tape together and add construction paper or use markers for

details. Use trim pieces for arms. Mount to cardstock for more

stability. Have fun!

Leaf Collage- photos

Here is another fun and easy fall project. Make a leaf collage to bring the fall colors inside!

1. Start with a simple frame like a "clip frame" (shown here) or a poster frame. You want one where the glass or plexi and backing board will be held tightly together to keep the leaves from moving. If you choose a box frame you will have to tape it together when you're done.

2. Next collect and dry a variety of leaves.

3. Place white paper on the backing board and begin to arrange the leaves. Add and overlap them until you are happy with the arrangement. Try and put different colors next to each other so they all show up to their best advantage.

4. Put the frame back together and enjoy your new art creation!